Missouri vs LSU Prediction 1/17/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Missouri vs LSU prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 17th at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Missouri Tigers Betting Preview

The Missouri Tigers are 13-4 (3-1) this season after they defeated Auburn by a score of 84-74 in their last game. Missouri led 38-34 at halftime and they scored 46 points in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 56% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Jayden Stone led Missouri with 22 points and six rebounds, while Mark Mitchell added 20 points and five rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Missouri lost to Ole Miss by a score of 76-69, but did beat Kentucky by a score of 73-68 before that. The Tigers have scored 81.8 points per game with 36.3 rebounds and 15.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.8 points against per game this season. Mark Mitchell is averaging 17.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game, while Jayden Stone is averaging 14.7 points and 5.0 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Missouri is shooting 51.6% from the field, 66.4% on free throws, and 36.6% on three pointers this season. 

LSU Tigers Betting Preview

The LSU Tigers are 12-5 (0-4) this year after they lost to Kentucky by a score of 75-74 in their last game. LSU led 38-22 at halftime, but they were outscored 53-36 in the second half in the heartbreaking loss. The Tigers shot 49% from the field, 47% on three pointers, and 68% on free throws in the game. Marquel Sutton led LSU with 16 points and six rebounds, while Max Mackinnon added 16 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, LSU lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 84-73 and South Carolina by a score of 78-68. The Tigers have scored 84.9 points per game with 38.8 rebounds and 15.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 72.6 points against per game this season. Max Mackinnon is averaging 14.5 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, while Mike Nwoko is averaging 14.4 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for the Tigers. LSU is shooting 49.9% from the field, 77.4% on free throws, and 34.0% on three pointers this year. 

Why the LSU Tigers will win

• LSU has won 19 of its last 23 games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Missouri has lost four of its last five day games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Missouri has lost the first half in four of its last five day games against the Southeastern Conference.

Why the Missouri Tigers will win

• LSU has lost each of its last 10 games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Missouri has won six of its last seven day games following a home win.
• Missouri has won the first half in four of its last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of LSU’s last eight home games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
• Five of Missouri’s last six games have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Missouri vs LSU Prediction 

LSU comes into this matchup with an 0-4 record in SEC play and they completely fell apart against Kentucky in the second half. The Tigers are shooting 50% from the field, but they have allowed 75+ in four straight. Missouri has won three of their last four, but did lose their last road game against Ole Miss. Missouri is shooting 52% from the field and their defense has been slightly better than LSU’s. I think this game could go either way, but I will take Missouri to get the win, as I think LSU could struggle after their issues in the second half last time out.

David Racey's Pick: Missouri ML