The Missouri Tigers (0-0) host the FCS South Dakota Coyotes on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. The Tigers are heavily favored, by 27 points. An over/under of 44.5 points has been set for the outing.
Missouri vs. South Dakota Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri | -27 | -110 | -110 | 44.5 | -110 | -110 |
Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Missouri | South Dakota | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.8 (83) | 0.0 (85) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 25.2 (62) | 34.0 (19) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 17 (62) | 1 (17) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 16 (70) | 0 (65) |
Missouri vs. South Dakota Betting Insights (2022)
Missouri Stats and Trends
- Missouri went 7-6-0 ATS last season.
- The Tigers covered the spread once when favored by 27 points or more last season (in two opportunities).
- Last season, four Missouri games hit the over.
- The Tigers and their opponents combined to score more than 44.5 points in seven of 13 games last season.
- Missouri had an average point total of 52.5 in its outings last season, 8.0 more points than the over/under for this game.
South Dakota Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Coyotes were an underdog by 27 points or more last year once, and failed to cover the spread.
- The average over/under for South Dakota’s outings last year was 50.5, 6.0 more points than this game’s point total.
Missouri Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Last season Brady Cook recorded 2,423 passing yards (186.4 per game) while going 224-for-350 (64%) and throwing for 10 touchdowns with seven interceptions. He tacked on 543 rushing yards on 133 carries with six touchdowns, averaging 41.8 yards per game.
- Cody Schrader took 160 carries for 690 rushing yards a season ago (53.1 per game) and scored nine touchdowns.
- Last year Dominic Lovett was targeted zero times and recorded 49 catches for 714 yards with one touchdown.
- Barrett Banister tacked on 413 receiving yards on 40 catches. He was targeted zero times, and averaged 37.5 yards per game.
- Luther Burden III caught 38 passes on zero targets for 313 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 24.1 yards per game.
- Last season, Isaiah McGuire put up eight sacks, 13 TFL and 39 tackles.
- In his most recent campaign, Jaylon Carlies racked up 77 tackles, three TFL, one sack, and three interceptions.
South Dakota Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Carson Camp threw for 139 yards while completing 52.9% of his passes last year, with zero touchdowns and one interception (139.0 yards per game).
- Shomari Lawrence took 14 carries for 84 rushing yards a season ago (84.0 per game).
- Last season Travis Theis ran for 56 yards on 11 carries (56.0 yards per game).
- Last year Jack Martens reeled in two passes for 35 yards (35.0 per game).
- JJ Galbreath contributed with three catches for 32 yards. He was targeted zero times, and posted 32.0 receiving yards per game.
- Javion Phelps caught three passes on zero targets for 25 yards, averaging 25.0 receiving yards per game.
- Michael Scott put together an impressive stat line of two sacks, three TFL and seven tackles.
- Brock Mogensen totaled 10 tackles and one TFL over his 2022 campaign.
- Lawrence picked off zero passes while adding 10 tackles and one TFL a season ago.
