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Arkansas vs. Missouri Prediction and Odds (Razorbacks Set to Stay Hot)

By Reed Wallach

Feb 12, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Chris Lykes (11) shoots against Alabama
Feb 12, 2022; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks guard Chris Lykes (11) shoots against Alabama / Marvin Gentry-USA TODAY Sports
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Arkansas couldn't follow up their massive win over No. 1 Auburn last week with a road win at Alabama, falling by one in the final minutes, but it was an encouraging performance overall as the Razorbacks seem set to be a contender in the SEC Tournament.

They must avoid a lookahead spot here against Missouri, who got a rare SEC win at home over the weekend over Ole Miss. Arkansas has Tennessee on deck at home in a battle of two conference heavyweights, but needs to keep their eyes on the task at hand on Tuesday night.

Here are the odds from WynnBET Sportsbook:

Arkansas vs. Missouri Odds, Spread and Total

Spread:

  • Arkansas: -7.5 (-110)
  • Missouri: +7.5 (-110)

Moneyline:

  • Arkansas: -340
  • Missouri: +270

Total: 137.5 (Over -110/Under -110)

Arkansas vs. Missouri Prediction and Pick

Missouri's offense is set to struggle against an Arkansas defense that is now ranked 20th in KenPom's defensive efficiency metric. The Hogs have a strong interior around big man Jaylin Williams and are also capable of generating a ton of turnovers, top 50 in that metric. Missouri has had issues protecting the rock, outside the top 300 in that mark this season, according to KenPom.

The Razorbacks offense is still a work in progress but should be able to get downhill and draw a ton of fouls against a handsy Missouri defense. The only thing holding me off this bet is the scheduling spot as I mentioned above. Eric Musselman's team has played back-to-back emotional games and has another tough matchup on deck, the team can take their foot off the gas late or come out a bit flat with a lousy opponent.

I do lean towards Arkansas getting it done late, but I'm more interested in either live betting the Hogs on the ML at closer to even money, or siding with the over given the amount of possessions projected with Arkansas fast pace and ability to force steals and get easy buckets.

LEAN: Arkansas, OVER 137.5

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