- Missouri is a -5.5 point favorite vs Kentucky
- Total (Over/Under): 171.5 points
- Kentucky / Missouri TV channel: ESPN
The Kentucky Wildcats visit Mizzou Arena to take on the Missouri Tigers on Mar. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in Columbia, MO, USA.
Missouri is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Kentucky vs. Missouri Over/Under is 171.5 total points.
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Kentucky vs. Missouri Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Kentucky | +5.5 -110 | O 171.5 -110 | +190 |
| Missouri | -5.5 -110 | U 171.5 -110 | -235 |
Kentucky vs Missouri Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Kentucky will win this college basketball game with 62.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Kentucky vs Missouri Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Missouri will cover the spread with 53.2% confidence for today’s game.
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Kentucky Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Kentucky has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 12 away games (+2.05 Units / 13% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.45 Units / 4% ROI)
- Kentucky has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.30 Units / 9% ROI)
Missouri Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Missouri has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 32 games (+17.15 Units / 3% ROI)
- Missouri has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games at home (+16.65 Units / 2% ROI)
- Missouri have covered the 1H Spread in 23 of their last 32 games (+12.55 Units / 34% ROI)
- Missouri has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 32 games (+10.24 Units / 27% ROI)
- Missouri have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 8 games at home (+5.90 Units / 67% ROI)
Kentucky Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Kentucky has a 15-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.65 Units / -4.99% ROI).
- 19-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.8 Units / 1.16% ROI
- 17-13 when betting the Over for +2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI
- 13-17 when betting the Under for -5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI
Missouri Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Missouri has a 17-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.75 Units / 8.37% ROI).
- 21-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.2 Units / 1.51% ROI
- 18-12 when betting the Over for +4.7 Units / 14.18% ROI
- 12-18 when betting the Under for -7.75 Units / -23.59% ROI
Kentucky Offensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky shot 41% from three (299/739) last season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Kentucky averaged 89.1 points per game (2,673 points/30 games) last season — tied for best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6
Kentucky has averaged 85.6 points per game (2,569 points/30 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Kentucky is shooting 39% from three (592/1,524) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Missouri Offensive Stats & Trends:
Missouri has 27.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2
Missouri has averaged 1.48 points per shot (2,538 points/1,715 shots) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.30
Missouri has 27.2 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.7
Missouri has a 47% free throw rate (815 free throw attempts/1,715 field goal attempts) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 37%
Kentucky Defensive Stats & Trends:
Kentucky has allowed 81.9 points per game (3,438 points/42 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 75.9
Kentucky has allowed 80.4 points per game (1,689 points/21 games) this season — 5th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 76.2
Kentucky allowed 79.6 points per game (2,389 points/30 games) last season — tied for 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.0
Kentucky has averaged 28.5 defensive rebounds per game (856 rebounds/30 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.1
Missouri Defensive Stats & Trends:
Missouri allowed an average of 1.41 points per shot (1,831 points/1,294 shots) last season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.28
Missouri averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7
Missouri has allowed an average of 1.39 points per shot (3,370 points/2,432 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 1.29
Missouri has averaged 9.7 steals per game (292 steals/30 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9
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