Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs Missouri Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/23

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Greyhounds versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 12:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SEC. The game will be played at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, MO. The over/under for this game is set at 137.5 points, and the Tigers are the home favorites against the Greyhounds in a non-conference matchup.

LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS VS MISSOURI TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds +19

This game will be played at Mizzou Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE LOYOLA MARYLAND GREYHOUNDS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Tigers.
• Even though we have Missouri winning straight-up, we like Loyola Maryland at +19.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can the Greyhounds Pull the Upset on the Road?

In their most recent game, the Greyhounds lost to UMBC (94-79), bringing their current record to 1-4. In their last five road games, including those from last year, Loyola Maryland has gone 1-4. As of today, Loyola Maryland has a 1-4 ATS record. Looking back at their previous ten games, including those from last season, Loyola Maryland is 4-6 against the spread.

After five games, Loyola Maryland has an over/under record of 3-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 145.6 points per game so far. In their most recent three games, the Greyhounds’ over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 62 points per game.

In their recent matchup, the Loyola Maryland offense ended with 79 points against UMBC. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.4% and made 10 threes. The team’s top scorer is Deon Perry, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 13.4, while Golden Dike also carries a PPG average of 10.6 into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the Loyola Maryland defense is giving up an average of 78.2 points per contest. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Loyola Maryland’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 45.1% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.8% this season.

Will the Tigers Make it Happen at Home?

Heading into their 7th game of the season, Missouri has a 4-2 record this year. In their last ten home games, which stretch back into last year, Missouri is 5-5. As Missouri prepares to face Loyola Maryland, their ATS record sits at 1-5. In their previous five games, the team has gone 0-5 vs. the spread.

So far, Missouri’s games have averaged 141.2 points per game with the average over/under line being 153 points. When analyzing the Tigers’ last five games, they have produced a combined average of 75 points per game and an over/under record of 1-4.

Missouri is coming off a good offensive performance, putting up 82 points vs. South Carolina State. This figure is more than their season average of 74.7 points per game. Sean East led the team in scoring, putting up 21 points. Additionally, Nick Honor contributed 14 points for the Tigers.

In the current season, the Missouri defense has excelled, sitting 66th in the nation by allowing 66.5 points per game. In their most recent game, the Missouri defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as South Carolina State knocked down 9 three-pointers on their way to 59 points.