The Missouri Tigers are off to a perfect 8-0 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, first in the Southeastern Conference, and are coming off a win against the Wichita State Shockers (88-84) in their last outing.
They will now take on the SE Missouri State Redhawks, who are 5-3 at the start of the season. The Redhawks are part of the Ohio Valley Conference and are currently on a two-game losing streak.
They faced defeat at the hands of the Milwaukee Panthers (84-68) in their last outing. The Tigers will host this game at the Mizzou Arena on Sunday (December 4).
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Missouri Tigers vs SE Missouri State Redhawks: Betting Odds
The Tigers are having the best start to any season this time around. They have won consecutive games and will be aiming for their ninth win as well. Their most impressive wins so far have been against the Penn Quakers (92-85) and the Wichita State Shockers (88-84).
The team rank #3 in the league when it comes to offense, scoring 92.6 points per game and conceding 71.9 points. Their shooting from behind the arc is at a decent 34.3% while the field goal percentage is at an excellent 51.2. The total offensive rebounds per game are 33.3 and 32.6 are defensive rebounds.
The Redhawks have five wins and three losses this season. Three losses have come against teams like the Bradley Braves (73-60), the UC Davis Aggies (73-71), and the Milwaukee Panthers (84-68).
The team is at an average pace of 70.4 points per game, conceding 62.4 points. Their shooting from the perimeter has been below par at 32.5% whereas the field goal percentage stands at only 40.3.
Tigers vs Redhawks: Match Details
Fixture: SE Missouri State Redhawks @ Missouri Tigers
Date & Time: Sunday, December 4, 04:00 p.m ET
Venue: Mizzou Arena, Columbia
Tigers vs Redhawks: Prediction
The Tigers are 6-1 against the spread in their last 7 games after an ATS win. They are under 5-1 in their last six Sunday games. They are 5-1 against the spread in their last six games. Both teams have a single injury concern at the moment.
The two teams have faced each other three times in the past and the Tigers have come out as winners on all three occasions. They are a far superior team in a superior conference compared to the Redhawks. Expect an easy win for the home team.
Final Prediction: Tigers -21.5 (-110)
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