Debate Over, Kansas Jayhawks Look to Clinch Win Against Missouri Tigers
Even with the Jayhawks favored, both teams have plenty of ammunition going into the game. The Missouri Tigers come in with an impressive 4-1 record while the Kansas Jayhawks
Game outlook
Even with the Jayhawks favored, both teams have plenty of ammunition going into the game. The Missouri Tigers come in with an impressive 4-1 record while the Kansas Jayhawks ride a four-game winning streak into this matchup. The two long-time rivals will be going head-to-head on Saturday at 5:15 PM EST, in Lawrence Kansas. The current line places Kansas as the betting favorite at -14, giving the Jayhawks a slight edge going into the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Tigers +638 | Jayhawks -1,000
Spread: Tigers +14 (-110) | Jayhawks -14 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 144 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Kansas will win straight-up is 91%.
Missouri Tigers
Missouri has won their fourth consecutive game on Sunday with an 82-72 victory over Wichita State. Four Tigers scored in double figures, led by Sean East II's 22 points and career-high nine assists. Other impressive performances include Nick Honor's 15 points, Connor Vanover's 11 points and Caleb Grill's 13 points and 10 rebounds. Despite only shooting 40%, the Tigers were able to clamp down on their opponents, limiting Wichita State to 38% from the field. They are now set to face Kansas in a long-standing rivalry on Saturday afternoon. Missouri has an above-average efficiency rank of 70th in assist-to-turnover ratio, although ranking lowly in offensive metrics such as points per game and field goal percentage. Moreover, they are 83rd in total rebounds per game.