| MATCHUP | Missouri Tigers | Kansas Jayhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-1 | 6-3 |
| Spread | +5.5 -105 | -5.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +220 | -270 |
| Total | Over 150.5 (-115) | Under 150.5 (-105) |
| Where | T-Mobile Center, Kansas City, MO | |
| When | Sunday, December 7, 2025 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN2 | |
The Kansas Jayhawks and the Missouri Tigers will meet on Sunday afternoon in a non‑conference rivalry matchup at the T‑Mobile Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
Kansas Jayhawks Betting Preview
The Kansas Jayhawks enter Sunday afternoon’s matchup with a 6–3 win-loss record, including wins over Princeton, Syracuse, Tennessee and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, while losing games to Duke, North Carolina and the Connecticut Huskies. In the Kansas Jayhawks 81–76 win over the Tennessee Volunteers last month, guard Melvin Council Jr. tallied 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 blocks.
The Kansas Jayhawks average 74.0 points on 46.1 percent shooting from the field and 33 percent shooting from three‑point range. The Jayhawks are allowing opponents 64.1 points (13th in country) on 37.9 percent shooting from the field (16th in nation) per game.
Freshman guard Darryn Peterson leads the Kansas Jayhawks averaging 21.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block per game, providing the Jayhawks with steady scoring and perimeter defense. Sophomore guard Flory Bidunga averages 15.2 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2 assists and 2.6 block per contest. Senior guard Melvin Council Jr. is averaging 10.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5 assists per game.
Missouri Tigers Betting Preview
The Missouri Tigers enter Sunday’s contest with an 8–1 record, including wins over Minnesota, VMI, Prairie View, South Dakota and Cleveland State, while dropping their most recent game to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. In the Missouri Tigers dominant 86–59 victory over the Cleveland State Vikings nine days ago, guard Mark Mitchell amassed 10 points 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
The Missouri Tigers average 90.4 points (18th in nation) on 54.4 percent shooting (2nd in country) from the field and 37.9 percent shooting from three‑point range per game. The Tigers are allowing opponents 69.0 points on 39.5 percent shooting from the field per contest.
Senior guard Mark Mitchell leads the Missouri Tigers averaging 18.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game. Senior guard Jacob Crews is averaging 14.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.6 steals per contest. Senior Shawn Phillips Jr. provides a quality presence in the paint averaging 9.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks a game.
Why the Kansas Jayhawks Will Win
• Elite defense. The Kansas Jayhawks are allowing opponents just 64.1 points (13th in country) on 37.9 percent shooting from the field (16th in nation) per game.
• Frontcourt presence. Sophomore guard Flory Bidunga controls the paint for the Kansas Jayhawks averaging 15.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks per game.
• Balanced scoring. Multiple guards (Peterson, Council Jr.) contribute offensively.
Why the Missouri Tigers Will Win
• Explosive offense. In nine games played this season, the Missouri Tigers average 90.4 points per game which ranks 18th in the nation.
• Missouri Tigers guards Mark Mitchell and Jacob Crews provide consistent scoring.
• Rebounding depth. Senior center Shawn Phillips Jr. provides a quality presence in the pain averaging 9.1 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks a game.
Kansas Jayhawks vs. Missouri Tigers Prediction
This matchup pits the Kansas Jayhawks defensive identity against the Missouri Tigers quality offense. I expect the Jayhawks to lean on Bidunga’s interior presence and Council Jr.’s veteran leadership, while Missouri will look to push tempo and control the game’s pace. The Kansas Jayhawks ability to slow the pace and contest shots will be pivotal in this one. Missouri’s offensive ceiling makes them dangerous in any setting.
The Kansas Jayhawks defense and balanced roster give them a chance to control tempo, but Missouri’s scoring depth could swing momentum late. Look for a physical battle where the Kansas defense keeps it close, but the Missouri Tigers offensive firepower ultimately proves decisive.