Missouri's Late-Half Rally vs. Kansas' Quest for Victory
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Missouri Tigers
Kansas entered the game with a 7 - 1 record and a 3 - 0 lead against Missouri since December 2021. They were looking to extend their success on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET at Mizzou Arena. However, they faced a setback on Wednesday when Creighton ended their seven-game winning streak with a 76 - 63 victory. This loss marked their lowest-scoring matchup of the season.
Meanwhile, Missouri had won six consecutive games before Tuesday's match against the Golden Bears. They came out on top with a score of 98 - 93, despite being down by 18 with 0:44 left in the first half. Anthony Robinson II led the charge, going 8 for 11 and scoring 29 points along with six assists and two steals. Mark Mitchell also contributed with 8 for 14 and 21 points plus five rebounds.
Even though Missouri won, they struggled on offense, finishing the game with only five offensive rebounds, their lowest since February. Kansas, on the other hand, has been smashing the glass this season, averaging 36.8 rebounds per game. Missouri isn't far behind, averaging 36.5 rebounds. The battle for rebounds will likely be a crucial factor in this contest.
Previous Matchup and Venue Change
In their previous matchup in December 2023, Kansas beat Missouri 73 - 64. But this time, Kansas won't have the home-court advantage. Will the change in venue make a difference? It remains to be seen.
The latest college basketball odds have Kansas as a solid 6.5 - point favorite against Missouri. The oddsmakers initially set the line with the Jayhawks as a 5.5 - point favorite. The over/under is set at 154.5 points. For all the picks and predictions for this game and every other college basketball game, check out SportsLine's advanced computer model.
Series History
Kansas has won all the games they've played against Missouri in the last 3 years. The previous matchups were:December 09, 2023 – Kansas 73 vs. Missouri 64December 10, 2022 – Kansas 95 vs. Missouri 67December 11, 2021 – Kansas 102 vs. Missouri 65