The LSU Tigers (12-5, 0-4 SEC) are favored (-1.5) to end a four-game losing streak when they host the Missouri Tigers (13-4, 3-1 SEC) at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game airs on SEC Network. The matchup’s point total is set at 149.5.
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LSU vs. Missouri betting lines
- LSU moneyline odds to win: -115
- Missouri moneyline odds to win: -104
- Spread: LSU (-1.5)
- Total: 149.5
LSU statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- LSU covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games last season. LSU covered nine times in 18 opportunities at home, and it covered three times in 10 opportunities in away games.
- When playing at home last year, the LSU Tigers went over the over/under 55.6% of the time (10 of 18 games). They hit the over in 40% of away games (four of 10 contests).
Recent trends
- The LSU Tigers have seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 78.4 points per game in their last 10 contests, 6.5 points fewer than the 84.9 they’ve scored this season.
- LSU’s points-allowed average over its last 10 games (75.7) is 3.1 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (72.6).
- The LSU Tigers’ past 10 outings have seen them make 6.8 three-pointers per game while shooting 32.7% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are less than their 2025-26 averages of 7.1 makes and 34.0%.
LSU betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 3-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 7-6-0 (As Favorite: 7-6-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
- O-U-P: 8-9-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 0-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 6-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.8 (21st in nation) | 41.2 (59th) | 36.9 (34th) | 29.2 (86th) | 15.2 (120th) | 11.0 (145th) |
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Missouri statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread, Missouri has been better at home (6-5-0) than away (2-2-0).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Missouri Tigers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (45.5%, five of 11) than away (50%, two of four).
- This season the Missouri Tigers are 2-0 at home as moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). On the road they are 1-1 (.500).
Recent trends
- While the Missouri Tigers are posting 81.8 points per game in 2025-26, they have fallen short of that over their last 10 games, amassing 73.4 points per contest.
- Missouri is allowing 73.5 points per game over its last 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.8 points allowed.
- The Missouri Tigers are making 7.5 three-pointers per game over their past 10 games, which is 0.3 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.8). Additionally, they have a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (33.3%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (36.6%).
Missouri betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-9-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 3-3-0 (As Favorite: 5-6-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 7-10-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 2-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-1 (Home: 9-0; Away: 1-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-3 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51.6 (12th in nation) | 41.7 (76th) | 32.5 (206th) | 27.1 (18th) | 15.7 (95th) | 12.1 (245th) |
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