Missouri vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Missouri vs Kentucky

The Missouri Tigers face the Kentucky Wildcats, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 7.

There are odds of -120 that Kentucky cover the -12.5 line when they face Missouri. We think this is a great spread for this betting prediction where there is lots of of value available.

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Missouri Tigers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 76-74 triumph against Florida Gators.

Kentucky Wildcats suffered a defeat in their last game. A 89-74 scoreline occurred on the road against Alabama Crimson Tide.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Kentucky have landed back-to-back victories against Missouri. A home matchup saw them triumph 90-77 and they won 91-83 on the road. The previous 9 games featuring these teams have resulted in six Kentucky victories.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Missouri	12-3	1238	1071	167	10-0	2-3	2W
Kentucky	9-6	1246	1043	203	9-4	0-2	2L

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Missouri vs Kentucky Prediction & Picks

Discover the top Missouri vs Kentucky betting angles — from our trusted match prediction and likely score to the best prop plays and a customized bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s go for the big favorites at a generous -12.5 on the spread. We like this pick and are able to get -120 that Kentucky win this college showdown by a sizeable margin.

Our basketball picks are built after tracking the latest team news and reviewing recent form. We also dive into stats, which often serve as a solid barometer for how the college hoops action might unfold.

Key Missouri vs Kentucky stats:

• The -12.5 line has been covered by Kentucky in 11 of their last 20 games at home.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Missouri in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +12.5 line hasn’t been covered by Missouri in 2 consecutive games on the road.

Kentucky -12.5 Probability

The top sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 54.6% prospect of winning. However, our analysts research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Kentucky -12.5 @ -120 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Denzel Aberdeen Over 10.5 Points -100

Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky) can be backed to register Over 10.5 points at -100. He looks like a solid bet to cover the Player Points line and we’re confident with this wager.

Latest Denzel Aberdeen Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-130

Assists

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+120

Rebounds

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

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Otega Oweh Over 15.5 Points -110

Otega Oweh (Kentucky) can be wagered to rack up Over 15.5 points at -110. We are happy to back Overs when it comes to his Player Points, with the line making plenty of appeal.

Latest Otega Oweh Player Prop Odds

Points

Over 15.5

-110

Under 15.5

-115

Assists

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Rebounds

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-145

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Correct Score Prediction

Missouri 71 - 87 Kentucky

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. the Cats to claim a 87-71 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

Missouri vs Kentucky Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Kentucky a 91% chance of winning this college game which means they’re overwhelming -1000 favorites with the sportsbooks. For those wanting to back Missouri, you will find +640 about the underdogs.

12.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 152.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you fancy Over 152.5, this outcome can be backed at -105.

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Moneyline

Missouri

+640

Kentucky

-1000

Point Spread

Missouri +12.5

-110

Kentucky -12.5

-110

Total Points

Under 152.5

-115

Over 152.5

-105

Otega Oweh is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -110 that he gets Over 15.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -115.

Otega Oweh (Kentucky)

Over 15.5

-110

Under 15.5

-115

Mark Mitchell (Missouri)

Over 14.5

-120

Under 14.5

-105

Mouhamed Dioubate (Kentucky)

Over 11.5

-110

Under 11.5

-118

Anthony Robinson II (Missouri)

Over 10.5

-120

Under 10.5

-105

Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky)

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-130

Anthony Robinson II (Missouri)

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-110

Otega Oweh (Kentucky)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

+105

Mark Mitchell (Missouri)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+120

Mouhamed Dioubate (Kentucky)

Over 6.5

-111

Under 6.5

-116

Otega Oweh (Kentucky)

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-145

Mark Mitchell (Missouri)

Over 5.5

+105

Under 5.5

-135

Anthony Robinson II (Missouri)

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-164

Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky)

Over 2.5

-130

Under 2.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Missouri Stats

Kentucky Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
• +12.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -12.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -12.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 152.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 163.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 151.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.90 pts and allowed 72.40 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 77.80 pts and allowed 85.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 150.70 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 151.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 151.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 71.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.20 pts and allowed 67.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	14-0	1308	990	318	8-0	6-0	14W
Georgia	13-2	1468	1128	340	11-1	2-1	1L
Texas A&M	12-3	1416	1163	253	9-1	3-2	5W
Missouri	12-3	1238	1071	167	10-0	2-3	2W
LSU	12-3	1297	1076	221	9-2	3-1	2L
Arkansas	11-3	1263	1048	215	10-2	1-1	2W
Alabama	11-3	1318	1135	183	9-3	2-0	4W
Tennessee	11-4	1251	985	266	10-2	1-2	1W
Oklahoma	11-4	1275	1083	192	9-0	2-4	1L
Mississippi State	10-5	1212	1137	75	8-3	2-2	6W
Florida	10-5	1272	1068	204	10-1	0-4	1W
South Carolina	10-5	1202	1038	164	9-2	1-3	1W
Kentucky	9-6	1246	1043	203	9-4	0-2	2L
Texas	9-6	1312	1113	199	8-3	1-3	2L
Auburn	9-6	1305	1192	113	8-3	1-3	2L
Ole Miss	8-6	1040	950	90	8-1	0-5	1L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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