Missouri vs. Kansas: Key Betting Insights and Predictions

Missouri sports betting has launched just in time for the pivotal college basketball matchup between the Missouri Tigers and the Kansas Jayhawks on Sunday. This rivalry, known as the Border Showdown, first played in 1907, was renewed in 2021 after a 12-year hiatus.

The Jayhawks, who won the first three matchups, faced a defeat last season against the Tigers in Columbia. The game is set to tip off at 1 p.m. Eastern Time, with Kansas favored by 5.5 points and an over/under set at 148.5 points.

According to CBS Sports, the SportsLine Projection Model is backing Missouri to cover the spread, predicting a 73% success rate in simulations. Missouri comes into the game with an 8-1 record after suffering their first loss of the season against Notre Dame.

Kansas, on the other hand, holds a 6-3 record, having recently lost to UConn. A key player, freshman Darryn Peterson, who has been out with a hamstring injury, is expected to return, potentially boosting Kansas's offense, which struggled to score just 56 points against UConn.

Missouri boasts one of the most efficient offenses in the nation, ranking second in field-goal percentage at 54.4% and 22nd in points per game at 90.4. The model forecasts an average of 152 points scored in the game, giving the Over a 59% likelihood of hitting.

For those looking to place bets, various Missouri sportsbook apps are now available, with promotions such as a $300 bonus for new users at DraftKings and FanDuel.