LSU vs Missouri Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 7

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  • Missouri is a -7.5 point favorite vs LSU
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • LSU / Missouri TV channel: SECN

The LSU Tigers visit Mizzou Arena to take on the Missouri Tigers on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Columbia, MO.

Missouri is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (+100).

The LSU vs. Missouri Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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LSU vs. Missouri Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
LSU+7.5 -120O 150.5 -105+240
Missouri -7.5 +100U 150.5 -115-300

LSU vs Missouri Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Missouri will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

LSU vs Missouri Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Missouri will cover the spread with 57.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • LSU has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+9.85 Units / 1% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 away games (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)
  • LSU has hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 12 away games (+0.89 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 20 games at home (+3.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Missouri have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.60 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+1.45 Units / 0% ROI)

LSU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

LSU has a 7-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.65 Units / -4.23% ROI).

  • 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +10.25 Units / 0.95% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -5.14% ROI
  • 7-7 when betting the Under for -0.65 Units / -4.26% ROI

Missouri Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Missouri has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.8 Units / -18.3% ROI).

  • 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.4 Units / 0.91% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 9.12% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.85 Units / -18.45% ROI

LSU Offensive Stats & Trends:

LSU has averaged 13.3 turnovers per game (597 turnovers/45 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 11.1

LSU had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (371 assists/ 410 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

LSU is shooting 28% from three (50/180) in the first half this season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 34%

LSU has averaged 13.4 turnovers per game (187 turnovers/14 games) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Missouri Offensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri has averaged 1.52 points per shot (1,203 points/794 shots) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.33

Missouri has 29.0 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 20.7

Missouri has a 51% free throw rate (406 free throw attempts/794 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Missouri has 29.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.5

LSU Defensive Stats & Trends:

LSU has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (345/905) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%

LSU has allowed an average of 0.87 points per shot (392 points/452 shots) in the first half this season — best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.05

LSU has allowed an average of 1.05 points per shot (951 points/905 shots) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

LSU has allowed 6.4 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Missouri Defensive Stats & Trends:

Missouri averaged 21.7 defensive rebounds per game (674 rebounds/31 games) last season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

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 has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (3,326 points/2,573 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 1.20

Missouri has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (107/311) this season — highest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 30%


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Chase Kiddy is a writer for BetMGM and co-host of The Lion's Edge, an NFL and college football podcast available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else. He has also written for a number of print and online outlets, including the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Washington Post, Daily News-Record, and HERO Sports. His first novel, Cave Paintings, is in development.