The No. 24 Kentucky Wildcats (5-1) and the Missouri Tigers (5-1) will meet in a matchup of SEC teams on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kroger Field. The betting information foretells a close game, with the Wildcats favored by 2 points. An over/under of 50.5 points has been set for the contest.
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Kentucky vs. Missouri Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | -2 | -110 | -110 | 50.5 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
| ATS | Total | Score prediction |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (-2) | Over (50.5) | Kentucky 30 Missouri 28 |
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
| Kentucky | Missouri | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 33.0 (35) | 33.2 (34) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 21.2 (50) | 25.5 (76) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 7 (55) | 5 (20) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 10 (22) | 4 (117) |
Kentucky vs. Missouri Betting Insights
Kentucky Stats and Trends
- Kentucky is 4-2-0 ATS this season.
- The Wildcats have an ATS record of 3-1 when playing as at least 2-point favorites this season.
- Kentucky and its opponent have combined to hit the over four out of six times this season.
- In three of six games this season, the Cats and their opponents have scored more than 50.5 points.
- The average total in UK’s games this season is 50.3, 0.2 points fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Recent Head-to-Head Matchups
Kentucky holds an edge against Missouri in the past three matchups between these two squads, putting together a 2-1 record in those games. In those games against the Tigers, the Wildcats have a 2-1 record against the spread with those games going over the point total on one occasion. Kentucky has had the upper hand scoring in those three matchups, scoring 66 points while Missouri scored 65.
Missouri Stats and Trends
- Missouri has covered three times in six games with a spread this year.
- The Tigers have covered the spread once this season (1-1 ATS) when playing as at least 2-point underdogs.
- Missouri and its opponent have combined to go over the point total five out of six times this season.
- The Tigers have played four games this season that ended with a combined score higher than 50.5 points.
- Mizzou’s matchups this season have a 51.5-point average over/under, 1.0 more point than this game’s point total.
Kentucky Players to Watch
- Devin Leary has thrown for 1,257 yards while completing 54.1% of his passes (92-of-170), with 12 touchdowns and five interceptions this year (209.5 yards per game).
- Re’Mahn Davis has taken 91 attempts for a team-leading 653 rushing yards (108.8 yards per game) while scoring eight touchdowns. He’s also caught 13 passes for 182 yards (30.3 receiving yards per game) with four touchdowns through the air.
- Jutahn McClain has 137 yards on 25 carries (22.8 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- This season Tayvion Robinson has 21 catches and leads the team with 317 yards (52.8 per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Dane Key has hauled in 16 catches for 261 yards (65.3 yards per game) and two touchdowns.
- Barion Brown has caught 20 passes for 258 yards and one touchdown, averaging 43.0 yards per game this year.
Missouri Players to Watch
- Brady Cook leads his team with 1,863 passing yards (310.5 per game) and has a 71.8% completion percentage (135-of-188), throwing 13 touchdown passes and two interceptions.
- Cody Schrader has 94 carries for a team-high 577 rushing yards (96.2 per game) and six touchdowns.
- So far this year Nathaniel Peat has rushed for 266 yards on 58 carries (44.3 ypg), with two rushing touchdowns.
- Luther Burden III has hauled in 54 passes for a team-best 793 yards with five touchdowns. He averages 132.2 yards per game.
- Theo Wease Jr. has hauled in 28 catches for 334 yards (55.7 yards per game) and four touchdowns.
- This season Mookie Collier is averaging 54.6 yards per game, with 20 catches for 273 yards.
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