Missouri vs LSU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Missouri vs LSU

The Missouri Tigers go up against the LSU Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 15:30 on Saturday, January 17.

LSU are on offer at a generous -114 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore Missouri and there’s value available when it comes to these betting odds.

Missouri Tigers claimed a victory in their previous game. A 84-74 home win occurred against Auburn Tigers.

LSU Tigers were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Kentucky Wildcats by a 75-74 scoreline.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Missouri won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 83-67 triumph when facing LSU. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved LSU winning seven times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Missouri	20-12	2549	2411	138	15-4	5-8	3L
LSU	15-17	2606	2512	94	10-9	5-8	4L

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Missouri vs LSU Prediction & Picks

This expert Missouri vs LSU betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

The pick is that LSU will outscore their opponents, with -114 currently on offer that the home team win this college matchup. That looks a price worth taking for this value bet.

Incoming team news often impacts the betting lines and odds in significant ways. Our college hoops handicappers factor this in alongside recent form, while key stats are also carefully weighed to strengthen each basketball pick.

Key Missouri vs LSU stats:

• LSU have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• LSU have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Missouri have lost 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Missouri have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• LSU have won 7 of their last 10 games against Missouri.

LSU Moneyline Probability

The best sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our cappers calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

If you’re looking to squeeze more juice from the odds, consider LSU on the spread. Those expecting this team to exceed expectations can wager them to cover the line.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Missouri 74 - 78 LSU

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on the Tigers to secure a 78-74 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

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Missouri vs LSU 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.

If you want to bet on LSU, then Moneyline odds of -114 are on offer, although Missouri are a -105 chance. The probability of the home team winning this college game is 53% according to the sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 148.5 right now. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you fancy Over 148.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

You can find a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball matchups, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the pre-game and in-game selections before placing your bets.

Moneyline

Missouri

-105

LSU

-114

Point Spread

Missouri +1.5

-122

LSU -1.5

-100

Total Points

Under 148.5

-110

Over 148.5

-110

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Missouri Stats

LSU Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 146.90 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 159.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.40 pts and allowed 73.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 75.20 pts and allowed 83.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.90 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 78.40 pts and allowed 75.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 86.50 pts and allowed 76.40 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
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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