The Missouri Tigers host Kennesaw State on Thursday, looking to build on their 9-0 mark against the 2-5 Owls in college hoops action at Mizzou Arena.

The Tigers are 9-0 so far on the season, and 4-1 ATS vs. the number. The Owls, meanwhile, are 2-5 and 0-0 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Missouri go 3-1-1 and the Owls go 0-0 on the totals.



View Kennesaw State vs Missouri Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Tigers - Owls odds would favor the Tigers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Missouri is rated No. 116 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Kennesaw State is at No. 329. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 96-55 win for the Tigers.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Owls is ranked No. 310 in NCAA hoops at 31.4 per game. Contrast that with Missouri’s No. 170 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Missouri is the No. 17-ranked team in the country at 9 per game, while Kennesaw State rates No. 130 at 6.7 per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Kennesaw State owns the country's No. 272-rated mark, allowing 77 points per game on the highway. Missouri, on the other hand, rates No. 27 in scoring at home.

Last time out for Kennesaw State, they were a 75-52 loser as they battled Lipscomb on the road. The Owls were hammered by Lipscomb on Saturday, losing by a 75-52 final at Allen Arena in college basketball betting action.

Missouri won its last outing, an 84-59 result against Navy on December 10. Missouri cruised to victory on Saturday, running Navy out of the gym and running up an 84-59 score at Mizzou Arena.


Missouri Tigers Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After a win are 8-2

A few Owls at Tigers trends to consider:
Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Missouri is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home


Next up:
Kennesaw State at Missouri State, Saturday, December 17
Missouri home to William & Mary, Sunday, December 18