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.
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
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
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:
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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Player Prop Picks
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
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
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Kentucky -13.5, Over 149.5 and Denzel Aberdeen (Kentucky) to score Over 10.5 points.
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Correct Score Prediction
71
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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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
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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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.
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- NCAAB: 08/03 2025 Kentucky 91 Missouri 83
- NCAAB: 10/01 2024 Missouri 77 Kentucky 90
- NCAAB: 29/12 2022 Kentucky 75 Missouri 89
- NCAAB: 30/12 2021 Missouri 56 Kentucky 83
- NCAAB: 04/02 2021 Kentucky 70 Missouri 75
- NCAAB: 04/01 2020 Missouri 59 Kentucky 71
- NCAAB: 20/02 2019 Kentucky 66 Missouri 58
- NCAAB: 25/02 2018 Missouri 66 Kentucky 87
- NCAAB: 03/02 2018 Kentucky 60 Missouri 69
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Missouri Stats
Kentucky Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- +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
- -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
- 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
- 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
| Southeastern | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Florida
|
26-7 | 2864 | 2376 | 488 | 18-3 | 8-4 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
26-8 | 3058 | 2723 | 335 | 20-3 | 6-5 | 5W |
Vanderbilt
|
26-8 | 2936 | 2557 | 379 | 15-3 | 11-5 | 1L |
Alabama
|
23-9 | 2935 | 2671 | 264 | 15-6 | 8-3 | 1L |
Georgia
|
22-10 | 2874 | 2533 | 341 | 15-6 | 7-4 | 1L |
Tennessee
|
22-11 | 2622 | 2289 | 333 | 16-5 | 6-6 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
21-11 | 2807 | 2546 | 261 | 14-5 | 7-6 | 1L |
|
Missouri
|
20-12 | 2549 | 2411 | 138 | 15-4 | 5-8 | 3L |
|
Kentucky
|
21-13 | 2746 | 2510 | 236 | 16-6 | 5-7 | 1L |
Texas
|
18-14 | 2681 | 2458 | 223 | 13-7 | 5-7 | 3L |
Oklahoma
|
19-15 | 2813 | 2621 | 192 | 13-5 | 6-10 | 1L |
Auburn
|
17-16 | 2730 | 2620 | 110 | 14-6 | 3-10 | 1L |
LSU
|
15-17 | 2606 | 2512 | 94 | 10-9 | 5-8 | 4L |
Ole Miss
|
15-20 | 2656 | 2664 | -8 | 9-9 | 6-11 | 1L |
Mississippi State
|
13-19 | 2484 | 2618 | -134 | 9-10 | 4-9 | 6L |
South Carolina
|
13-19 | 2398 | 2447 | -49 | 11-8 | 2-11 | 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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