Georgia Bulldogs vs Missouri Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 1/6/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Tigers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on SECN, and it’s hosted by the Tigers at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 147 points, and the Tigers are favored to win at home against the Bulldogs.
GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Missouri Tigers -5
This game will be played at Mizzou Arena at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 6th.
WHY BET THE MISSOURI TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will Missouri pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Can Georgia Pull Off A Win at Mizzou Arena?
Heading into today’s game, the Georgia Bulldogs are the underdogs, coming in at +5. They have an overall record of 10-3 and have won eight straight games. So far this season, Georgia is 1-2 on the road and have an average scoring margin of -6.7 points per game on the road.
In their last game, the Bulldogs faced off against Alabama A&M and came away with a 93-73 victory. Over their last ten games on the road, Georgia is just 1-9.
As the underdog this season, Georgia’s ATS record is just 1-3 and their overall ATS mark is 6-6-1. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Bulldogs have gone just 1-9 vs. the spread. On the road this year, Georgia is 1-2 ATS and they are 1-9 ATS in their last 10 road games.
Georgia’s over/under record for the season sits at 6-7, and today’s line of 147 is just below the average over/under line in their games this year (147.9). So far, six of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 159 points.
Georgia’s offense is coming off a strong performance, scoring 93 points against Alabama A&M. They had an overall field goal percentage of 50.7% and made 15/27 free throws. Blue Cain led the team in scoring, putting up 18 points. Additionally, RJ Melendez contributed 11 points for the Bulldogs.
The Bulldogs’ defense is presently ranked 112nd nationally, allowing an average of 69.4 points per contest. Georgia’s defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Alabama A&M offense to knock down 50% of their shots on their way to putting up 73 points.
Can the Tigers Grab a Win at Home?
So far this season, the Missouri Tigers have an overall record of 8-5 and are favored by 5 points in today’s matchup against Georgia. Over their last ten games, the Tigers have gone 6-4 at home.
In their last game, Missouri faced off against Central Arkansas and came away with a convincing 92-59 victory. This season, the Tigers have been favored in ten of their thirteen games and have gone 7-3 in those matchups.
As the favorite this season, Missouri has gone just 3-7 vs. the spread. At home, the Tigers have an ATS mark of just 2-8 this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Missouri is 3-7 vs. the spread.
Today’s over/under line of 147 is lower than the average over/under line in Missouri’s games this season (149.7). Their OU record for the year is 5-8. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 and the average scoring total is 167 points.
In their recent matchup, the Missouri offense ended with 92 points against Central Arkansas. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 53.7% and made 6 threes. Offensively, the Tigers have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 191st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 172nd in percentage and 59th in three-pointers made.
At this time, the Tigers’ defense is positioned 145th in the country, permitting 71.3 points per game. Missouri’s three-point defense is currently 119th in the country at 7.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 42.4% of their shots vs. Missouri.