Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Mizzou Arena

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The Auburn Tigers travel to Mizzou Arena to play the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

The Tigers come into this game with an overall record of 10-5 and a road record of 2-1. They are 7-6 against the spread and their over/under record is 5-8. The Tigers have an overall record of 5-9 and a home record of 4-5. They have an over/under record of 5-6 and they are 5-6 against the spread.

Mustapha Heron comes into this contest averaging 16.2 points per game while playing 27.5 minutes per night so far this season for the Tigers. He pulls down 6.3 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.2 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 44% while his free throw percentage is currently at 79%. Jared Harper averages 13.7 points per game in 26.4 minutes per contest this season. He averages 3.1 assists per contest and 2.3 rebounds per game for Auburn. His field goal percentage is 42% for the year while his free throw percentage is 71%.

Kevin Puryear averages 11.9 points per game while playing 26.1 minutes per contest this year for the Tigers. He grabs 6.5 rebounds per game and has 0.9 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 44% and his free throw percentage currently is at 71%. Frankie Hughes averages 10.2 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 23.8 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.6 rebounds per contest and 1.2 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 29% and his free throw percentage is 61%.

Auburn averages 79.4 points per contest this season which ranks them 48th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 4.2 and their shooting percentage is 42% as a team which has them ranked 236th. Behind the arc they shoot 34% which is good for 194th in the country. They average 37.3 rebounds per game and 12.9 assists per game which ranks them 112th and 198th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 180th with 13.5 per game. The Tigers allow 75.2 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 231st in the nation. They also allow a 42% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc ranking them 92nd and 64th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 39.7 rebounds a game which ranks 318th and they give up 12.4 assists per contest which puts them in 118th place in the country. They force 16.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 13th in Division 1.

Missouri averages 70.6 points per game this year which ranks them 220th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 2.5 and their shooting percentage is 40% as a team which has them sitting in the 319th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 26% which is good for 349th in the nation. They average 40 rebounds per game and 12.8 assists per contest which ranks them 28th and 215th respectively. In the turnover department the Tigers rank 76th with 12.2 per game. The Tigers allow 68.1 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 78th in the country. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 29% average from behind the arc ranking them 34th and 14th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 39.6 rebounds a game which ranks 317th and they give up 11.9 assists per contest which puts them in 73rd place in the nation. The Tigers force 14.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 77th in college basketball.

The Tigers average 69.7 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 76.7 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of -4.6 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is -11.3 per contest. The Tigers have an offensive rating of 103.8 and they assist on 49.9% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 75.9 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 50%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 54% and they shoot 3 pointers on 42% of their shots. Auburn turns the ball over an average of 15.6 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 10.5% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 48.5% while their offensive rebound percentage is 29.1%. The Tigers give up 74.3 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 88 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Tigers score 72.4 ppg at home and they have averaged 73 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of -7 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 6.7 points per game. The Tigers have a rating on offense of 96 and 52.6% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 72.8 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 44%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 49% and they attempt 3 pointers on 36% of their shots. Missouri turns it over an average of 14.5 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 9.3% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 50.2% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 28.5%. The Tigers give up 65.8 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 80 points per game in their past 3 contests.

Auburn Tigers Betting Trends

The Auburn Tigers are 7-6 against the spread

The Auburn Tigers are 5-8 against the over/under

Missouri Tigers Betting Trends

The Missouri Tigers are 5-6 against the spread

The Missouri Tigers are 5-6 against the over/under

Auburn Tigers Injuries

01/09/17 F Danjel Purifoy Ankle injured last game, doubtful Tuesday vs. Missouri

Missouri Tigers Injuries

12/29/16 F Willie Jackson Personal expected to transfer
01/07/17 F Reed Nikko Ankle is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. Georgia
01/06/17 F Russell Woods Back "?" Saturday vs. Georgia
01/05/17 F Mitchell Smith Knee out for season

Guy's Pick: Take Missouri

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