Missouri Tigers vs Texas Longhorns NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/21/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Longhorns. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on SECN, and it’s hosted by the Longhorns at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Texas being favored by -2.5 at home against Missouri.
MISSOURI TIGERS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Texas Longhorns -2.5
This game will be played at Moody Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.
WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Longhorns.
- Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Can Missouri Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
Missouri Tigers Recent Game/Games
Missouri improved to 15-3 on the season with an 83-65 win over Arkansas on Saturday, January 18th. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.
Missouri took control early, leading 52-35 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 31 points while holding Arkansas to 30. The combined points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 149.5.
Missouri’s offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and hitting 47.8% of their threes (11/23). Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, and they connected on 73.7% of their free throws (14/19).
Caleb Grill and Mark Mitchell each scored 17 points, with Grill shooting 70% overall and 60% from deep. Zvonimir Ivišić added 14 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots.
Despite Missouri’s defensive efforts, they gave up 65 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Tigers couldn’t contain the three-point line, where they allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting performance.
Missouri also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 73% rate. The Tigers gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.
Can the Longhorns Grab a Win at Home?
Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games
The Longhorns dropped to 12-6 this season after an 84-60 loss to the Gators on Saturday. Texas, who entered the game as +11 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.
Texas trailed 37-30 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 47 points while scoring just 30. They’ll need to tighten up defensively and find more offensive consistency moving forward.
In their last game, the Longhorns struggled offensively, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they managed only 8 assists and 8 offensive rebounds. They did, however, shoot 84.2% from the free-throw line.
Alijah Martin led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Walter Clayton Jr. added 19 points, connecting on 2 of 3 three-point attempts. Ze’Rik Onyema grabbed 10 rebounds, and Alex Condon pulled down 12 boards in the game.
Despite Texas allowing 84 points, their opponent shot efficiently, hitting 49% of their field goals. They were particularly effective inside, converting 53% of their two-point attempts with a 25/47 shooting performance.
From beyond the arc, Texas’s opponent made 8 of 20 three-point shots, good for 40%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 10 for a 66% success rate. On the boards, Texas gave up 13 offensive rebounds.