#15 Missouri vs #19 Kentucky Free Pick and Prediction – March 8
🏀 NCAAB Matchup! Can Missouri cover -5? Our AI model breaks down the stats and trends for this exciting matchup! 🎯 Pick inside!
Today, #19 Kentucky face off against #15 Missouri in an NCAAB matchup at 12:00 PM EST. Bovada has Missouri as -5 favorites with a total of 169.5 points. Who will come out on top in this NCAA clash? Let’s break down the stats.
Game Details
- Matchup: #19 Kentucky @ #15 Missouri
- Date/Time: March 8, 2025, 12:00 PM EST
- Venue: Missouri Home Arena
- Broadcast: TBD
Current Betting Lines (Bovada)
| Team | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 5 (-105) | O 169.5 |
| Missouri | -5 (-115) | U 169.5 |
Team Comparison and Key Stats
Kentucky (Away)
- Record: 20-10-0 (66.7% ⬆️)
- Team Ranking: #17
- Team Rating: 18.3
- ATS: 15-15-0 (50.0% ↗️)
- Over/Under: 17-13-0 (56.7% to Over)
- Away PPG: 78.1
- Away Opponents PPG: 82.8
Missouri (Home)
- Record: 21-9-0 (70.0% ⬆️)
- Team Ranking: #22
- Team Rating: 16.7
- ATS: 17-13-0 (56.7% ↗️)
- Over/Under: 18-12-0 (60.0% to Over)
- Home PPG: 87.6
- Home Opponents PPG: 67.5
Team Statistics Comparison
| Category | Kentucky (Away) | Missouri (Home) |
|---|---|---|
| Season Record | 20-10-0 | 21-9-0 |
| Win Rate | 66.7% ⬆️ | 70.0% ⬆️ |
| Points Per Game | 85.6 (#3🟢) | 84.6 (#6🟢) |
| Offensive Efficiency | 1.156 (#10🟢) | 1.186 (#4🟢) |
| Defensive Efficiency | 1.037 (#178🔴) | 1.018 (#135) |
| Turnovers Per Game | 10.9 (#98) | 10.7 (#75) |
| True Shooting % | 118.7% (#16) | 120.7% (#5) |
| 3-Point Shooting % | 37.3% (#28) | 37.3% (#30) |
| Opponents 3-Point % | 30.1% (#19) | 33.2% (#136) |
| Recent PPG (Last 3) | 85.3 | 92.7 |
| ATS Record | 15-15-0 | 17-13-0 |
| ATS Cover % | 50.0% ↗️ | 56.7% ↗️ |
Betting Trends and Insights
- Kentucky is 50.0% ATS in their last 10 road games.
- Missouri has gone Over in 60.0% of their last 10 home games.
Prediction and Free Pick
Prediction: Missouri’s edge at home should shine, but Missouri keeps it competitive. Our model sees value in this matchup.
Free Pick: Missouri -5 (-110) – ★★★★★
Rationale: Extremely strong indicators from home court and efficiency drive this pick.
Model Prediction
- Projected Winner: Missouri by 20.7 points
- Current Spread: Missouri -5
- Pick: Missouri -5
- Confidence: Strong
Note: This pick shows significant value based on our model.
Conclusion
The Kentucky-Missouri clash is set to deliver, and we’re backing Missouri -5 as our free pick. Visit onlinewagerreview.com for more analysis and premium picks, or bet now at Bovada. Share your thoughts below—happy wagering!
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