Florida (15-1) vs Missouri (13-3)
Game Info: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Stephen C. O'Connell Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Florida -10.5 — Over/Under: 155
The Missouri Tigers and Florida Gators meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. Here’s a Missouri vs Florida Prediction. This article will include a Missouri vs Florida Pick.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers beat LSU and Vanderbilt, and they play Arkansas, Texas, and Ole Miss next. The Missouri Tigers are averaging 85.7 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 68.7 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Mark Mitchell is averaging 13.5 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Tamar Bates is averaging 12.8 points and 1.3 assists. Caleb Grill is the third double-digit scorer and Anthony Robinson II is dishing 4 assists. The Missouri Tigers are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 72.5 percent from the free throw line. The Missouri Tigers are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.8 rebounds per game.
Florida Gators Betting Preview
The Florida Gators beat Tennessee and Arkansas, and they play Texas, South Carolina, and Georgia next. The Florida Gators are averaging 86.3 points on 46.7 percent shooting and allowing 64.8 points on 36.9 percent shooting. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 17.2 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Alijah Martin is averaging 15.9 points and 5.6 rebounds. Will Richard is the third double-digit scorer and Alex Condon is grabbing 8.1 rebounds. The Florida Gators are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72 percent from the free throw line. The Florida Gators are allowing 27 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 43.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Florida Gators will win
- Florida has won each of its last 16 games at Exactech Arena at Stephen C. O’Connell Center.
- Missouri has lost 14 of its last 15 night games against the Southeastern Conference.
- Missouri has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Missouri Tigers will win
- Missouri has won each of its last eight night games following a home win.
Total Points Facts
- Seven of Florida’s last eight night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.
- Each of Missouri’s last four games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Florida ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.0%).
- Florida ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (57.9%).
- Missouri ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.6).
- Missouri ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (123.2).
Missouri vs Florida Injury Report
The Missouri Tigers will be without Trent Burns. The Florida Gators don’t have any players listed on their injury report.
Missouri vs Florida Prediction
The Missouri Tigers are a well-balanced team that has the offense to give Florida trouble. We saw what Kentucky did to Florida, and Missouri has a high percentage of shooting to do something similar if the Gators aren’t careful. With that said, the Florida Gators have been one of the most consistent teams in the country, and they’re 12-4 ATS on the season. Florida is 9-1 SU and ATS in its last 10 games. While Missouri does a lot of things well and probably shouldn’t be a double-digit underdog, I typically want to continue to back the teams that keep making me money. Give me Florida in a statement victory at home.