LSU vs. Missouri: How to watch, odds, picks, final score predictions from ESPN, KenPom
LSU (12-9, 1-7) and Missouri (16-5, 4-4) square off in an SEC matchup Wednesday. Ahead of the game, which will be broadcast live on SEC Network, predictions and betting odds – including KenPom analytics – are rolling in.
How to watch LSU vs. Missouri
Tip-off: 9:00 p.m. ET
Location: Columbia (Mo.)
Channel: SEC Network
Vegas Odds
Missouri is a 9.5 point favorite over LSU Wednesday, according to the odds at VegasInsider. The total is set at 145.5
ESPN BPI prediction
Predicted winner: Missouri
Predicted point differential: 10.4
Win probability for Missouri: 83%
Matchup quality: 67.5
ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances. Missouri is a big favorite at home over LSU.
KenPom prediction
Predicted final score: Missouri wins 81-71
Win probability Missouri: 83%
KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. Missouri is just as big of a favorite over LSU according to this metric.
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“Credit to Texas Tech on the win today,” head coach Matt McMahon said. “Disappointing loss for our team. I thought there were certainly some areas that were much improved for our program today. We came out in the second half and were able to get the lead, go up by five with nine minutes to play. We held them to 10 points the first 11 minutes of the second half.
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On the flip side, Missouri has a chance for its third straight win and fourth in the last five games. Missouri also started the season 9-0 before a bit of a rut. However, the Tigers picked it up over the last week-plus.