The UMass Minutemen (1-5) host the No. 21 Missouri Tigers (4-1) at Warren McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024.
The Tigers are expected to come out on top by at least two touchdowns (currently -27) against the Minutemen. The over/under for this matchup is 54.5 points.
Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this contest between the Tigers and the Minutemen, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!
Missouri vs. UMass betting lines
- Spread favorite: Tigers (-27)
- Moneyline: Tigers (-5556), Minutemen (+1633)
- Total: 54.5 points
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Missouri vs. UMass betting info and stats
- Missouri has won twice against the spread this season (2-3-0). In two games played when favored by at least 27 points, Missouri is undefeated ATS at 2-0. In the four games as the moneyline favorite, Missouri has recorded a 4-0 record. UMass has an against-the-spread record of 3-3-0 so far this season. UMass is winless in the four games it has been listed as an underdog on the moneyline so far this season.
Missouri vs. UMass recent stats and trends
Missouri Tigers
- Missouri has not covered a spread (0-3) while going 2-1 overall during its past three contests.
- Twice in those three games, the final combined score has gone over the set total.
- The past three Missouri games averaged 3.7 fewer points (50.8) than this matchup’s point total.
UMass Minutemen
- UMass is 2-1 against the spread over its last three games and has a 2-1 straight-up record in those matchups.
- The final combined score of the last three UMass games has gone over the set total twice.
- The last three UMass games averaged 46 total points, 8.5 fewer points than this matchup’s over/under.
Missouri vs. UMass key players
Missouri Tigers
- Brady Cook has compiled 1,122 yards (224.4 ypg) on 104-of-164 passing with five touchdowns compared to one interception this season. In addition, he’s added 108 rushing yards (21.6 ypg) on 37 carries while scoring four touchdowns on the ground.
- Nate Noel has racked up 471 yards on 79 carries while finding the end zone two times as a runner.
- Marcus Carroll has racked up 190 yards on 43 attempts, scoring two times.
- Theo Wease’s 359 yards as a receiver lead the team. He’s been targeted 44 times and has totaled 28 receptions and one touchdown.
- Luther Burden III has hauled in 25 receptions totaling 329 yards, finding the end zone four times as a receiver so far this campaign.
- Mookie Cooper’s nine grabs are good enough for 147 yards.
- Khalil Jacobs has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up two TFL and six tackles.
- Corey Flagg Jr., Missouri’s top tackler, has 25 tackles, three TFL, and one sack this year.
- Marvin Burks Jr. has a team-leading one interception to go along with 22 tackles and one pass defended.
UMass Minutemen
- Taisun Phommachanh has been a dual threat for UMass this season. He has 1,280 passing yards (213.3 per game) while completing 57.5% of his passes. He’s thrown seven touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 253 yards (42.2 ypg) on 86 carries with one rushing touchdown.
- Jalen John has compiled 210 yards on 60 carries with one touchdown, while also catching 13 passes for 81 yards.
- Jakobie James paces his squad with 493 receiving yards on 24 catches with three touchdowns.
- Jacquon Gibson has put together a 193-yard season so far. He’s caught 16 passes on 31 targets.
- T.Y. Harding’s seven receptions (on 12 targets) have netted him 167 yards (27.8 ypg) and three touchdowns.
- Louce Julien has collected one sack to pace the team, while also picking up 21 tackles.
- UMass’ tackle leader, Jalen Stewart, has 30 tackles and 0.5 sacks this year.
- Ryan Barnes has picked off a team-high one pass. He also has four tackles and one pass defended to his name.
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