It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Arkansas Razorbacks (10-7, 1-4 SEC) welcome the Missouri Tigers (10-6, 1-3 SEC) to Bud Walton Arena. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Missouri Tigers vs. Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Prediction
The Tigers come in on a high note after blowing out the Texas A&M Aggies in their last game, 66-43. Missouri held the Aggies to an effective field goal percentage of 0.300 (below their season average of 0.496). Texas A&M, on the other hand, had a free throw rate of 0.260 (above their season average of 0.257). With 17 points on 6-for-7 shooting, Jordan Geist was the game’s leading scorer.
In the Razorbacks’ previous game, they lost to the No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels, 84-67. Ole Miss’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over Arkansas. The Rebels had a rate of 38.2 (above their season average of 33.1), while the Razorbacks posted a mark of 27.0. With 16 points on 5-for-8 shooting, Keyshawn Embery-Simpson led Arkansas in scoring.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, the Tigers won 77-67. The Tigers made 27 of their 33 free throws (81.8 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (36.7 vs. 18.8).
This game should be a battle of contrasting styles. Arkansas prefers to play fast (26th in possessions per game), while Missouri likes to grind-it-out (336th in possessions per game).
Missouri Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Arkansas ranks 16th in assists per game (17.3) while Missouri ranks 222nd (11.4).
The Tigers rank 56th in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while the Razorbacks rank 257th (39.2).
Arkansas ranks 14th in blocks per game (5.4) while Missouri ranks 187th (1.7).
The Razorbacks rank 35th in steals per game (8.1) while the Tigers rank 193rd (4.8).
Missouri ranks 89th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1) while Arkansas ranks 236th (25.6).
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The Tigers have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Missouri has defeated opponents by an average of 2.9 points.
During their last five games, the Razorbacks have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.4 points per game (8.6 above their season average).
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