Missouri vs. Kansas Predictions: College Basketball Picks (Saturday, Dec. 10)

Gradey Dick #4 of the Kansas Jayhawks in action against the Pittsburg State Gorillas during the first half at Allen Fieldhouse on November 03, 2022 in Lawrence, Kansas.
Image Credit: Ed Zurga/Getty Images

How about a little college basketball rivalry action? We have the border war on tap, as Missouri is set to face No. 6 Kansas on Saturday, Dec. 10. The game is scheduled for 5:15 pm ET while airing on ESPN. Kansas enters this game as 3.5-point favorites with the total set at 160.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the Missouri vs. Kansas predictions below.

Missouri vs. Kansas Odds

  • Spread: Kansas -3.5
  • Total: 160.5

Odds via WynnBET. Check out our exclusive WynnBET Promo Code to redeem your $100 risk-free bet today!

Game Info

  • Date: Saturday, Dec. 10
  • Time: 5:15 pm ET
  • Location: Mizzou Arena – Columbia, Missouri
  • TV: ESPN

Missouri Betting Trends

  • KenPom Ranking: No. 50
  • SU Record: 9-0
  • ATS Record: 5-4
  • O/U Record: 6-3 to over

Kansas Betting Trends

  • KenPom Ranking: No. 11
  • SU Record: 8-1
  • ATS Record: 3-6
  • O/U Record: 6-3 to over

Missouri vs. Kansas Predictions

We know Kansas is a strong team, and the Jayhawks have claimed victories over No. 15 Duke, NC State, and Wisconsin this season. Kansas’ lone loss came in a 50-64 neutral site loss to Tennessee.

On the other hand, we aren’t sure how good Missouri can be this season. Sure, the Tigers are 9-0, but they haven’t played high-end competition. Wichita State is ranked No. 87 in the KenPom Rankings, and it’s the highest-ranked squad Missouri has faced. The Tigers won that game 88-84.

However, we can’t ignore the intangibles of this game. Missouri will be hyped up for this rivalry in front of its home crowd. This is Kansas’ first road game of the season, and it won’t lack intensity. Look for the Tigers to put everything they have into this game, and Missouri certainly has the advantage in motivation here.

The Pick: Missouri +3.5 | -110 at WynnBET