Saturday, January 14, 2017

Bud Walton Arena

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The Missouri Tigers travel to Bud Walton Arena to play the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

The Tigers come into this game with an overall record of 5-10 and a road record of 0-1. They are 5-7 against the spread and their over/under record is 5-7. The Razorbacks have an overall record of 12-4 and a home record of 9-2. They have an over/under record of 7-7 and they are 6-8 against the spread.

Frankie Hughes comes into this contest averaging 10.1 points per game while playing 23.1 minutes per night so far this season for the Tigers. He pulls down 2.6 rebounds per game and dishes out 1.3 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 29% while his free throw percentage is currently at 62%. Kevin Puryear averages 11.4 points per game in 26.6 minutes per contest this season. He averages 0.8 assists per contest and 6.7 rebounds per game for Missouri. His field goal percentage is 42% for the year while his free throw percentage is 72%.

Dusty Hannahs averages 14.1 points per game while playing 23.9 minutes per contest this year for the Razorbacks. He grabs 1.8 rebounds per game and has 1.3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 43% and his free throw percentage currently is at 91%. Daryl Macon averages 13.7 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 24.9 minutes per contest. He also averages 2.8 rebounds per contest and 2.5 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 47% and his free throw percentage is 91%.

Missouri averages 70.7 points per contest this season which ranks them 219th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 2 and their shooting percentage is 39% as a team which has them ranked 331st. Behind the arc they shoot 26% which is good for 349th in the country. They average 40.7 rebounds per game and 12.7 assists per game which ranks them 16th and 222nd in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 87th with 12.4 per game. The Tigers allow 68.7 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 86th in the nation. They also allow a 40% shooting percentage and a 30% average from behind the arc ranking them 36th and 18th in those defensive categories. Opponents average 39.8 rebounds a game which ranks 318th and they give up 11.9 assists per contest which puts them in 79th place in the country. They force 14.6 turnovers per game which ranks them 80th in Division 1.

Arkansas averages 81.6 points per game this year which ranks them 31st in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 8.3 and their shooting percentage is 46% as a team which has them sitting in the 85th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 36% which is good for 120th in the nation. They average 38.1 rebounds per game and 15.3 assists per contest which ranks them 82nd and 70th respectively. In the turnover department the Razorbacks rank 64th with 12.1 per game. The Razorbacks allow 73.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 198th in the country. They also allow a 41% shooting percentage and a 33% average from behind the arc ranking them 80th and 113th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 35.9 rebounds a game which ranks 176th and they give up 12.4 assists per contest which puts them in 117th place in the nation. The Razorbacks force 13.4 turnovers per game which ranks them 185th in college basketball.

The Tigers average 67.2 points per game on the road this season and they have scored 71.7 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of -5 on the road and in their past 3 games their difference is -7 per contest. The Tigers have an offensive rating of 96.2 and they assist on 52.5% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 72.9 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 44%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 48% and they shoot 3 pointers on 36% of their shots. Missouri turns the ball over an average of 14.6 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 9.3% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 50.6% while their offensive rebound percentage is 30.1%. The Tigers give up 72.2 points per game on the road this season and they have surrendered 78.7 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Razorbacks score 83.2 ppg at home and they have averaged 77 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of -9.3 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 12 points per game. The Razorbacks have a rating on offense of 112.5 and 54.2% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 72.6 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 51%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 56% and they attempt 3 pointers on 28% of their shots. Arkansas turns it over an average of 14.3 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 10.7% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 51.5% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 34.6%. The Razorbacks give up 71.2 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 86.3 points per game in their past 3 contests.

Missouri Tigers Betting Trends

The Missouri Tigers are 5-7 against the spread

The Missouri Tigers are 5-7 against the over/under

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Trends

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 6-8 against the spread

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 7-7 against the over/under

Missouri Tigers Injuries

12/29/16 F Willie Jackson Personal expected to transfer
01/05/17 F Mitchell Smith Knee out for season

Arkansas Razorbacks Injuries

11/11/16 G RJ Glasper Shoulder out indefinitely
01/09/17 G Anton Beard Shoulder probable Tuesday vs. Mississippi St

Tony's Pick: Take Arkansas

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