The Tigers will play the Wildcats on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Review our College Basketball Betting guide to learn how to bet this game.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Missouri and Kentucky are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Missouri currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Kentucky is 98.33.
- Away Missouri - Missouri starts this game with a 2-1 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the SEC Conference for away team wins.
- Home Kentucky - Kentucky meets Missouri boasting a 7-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the SEC Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Missouri currently ranks 2nd (0.000) in the SEC Conference, with Kentucky now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 SEC Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Missouri has a 0.571 overall win percentage, with Kentucky, matching up with a 0.846 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Missouri currently possesses 8-6 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Kentucky has tallied a 11-2 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Get ready for a magical clash on January 9th, 2024, as the Missouri wizards face off against the Kentucky sorcerers. With an 8-6 overall record, Missouri is determined to take down the 11-2 Kentucky powerhouse.
In the 2023-24 college basketball season, conference records hold great importance, as they determine the coveted conference tournament seeds. Missouri finds themselves at 0-1 in the SEC Conference, while Kentucky boasts a 1-0 standing.
Missouri may have lost their last game, but don't underestimate their wizardry. Kentucky, on the other hand, is riding high with a five-game winning streak. The clash of these teams is sure to be a spectacle of skill and determination.
Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.
So mark your calendars and prepare for an enchanting showdown between Missouri and Kentucky. It's bound to be a game that will keep you on the edge of your seat. May the wizards or sorcerers prevail!
Best Tigers at Wildcats Odds
| Underdog Missouri | Favorite Kentucky |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Missouri | Favorite Kentucky |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Kentucky is a -12.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Missouri is a +12.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 159.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 159.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Kentucky is a -900 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Missouri is a +600 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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Missouri
Kentucky
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | +12.5 -110-12.5 -110 |
Underdog Missouri - Missouri bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A +12.5 Missouri underdog bet wins if they lose by 12 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 13 or more.
Favorite Kentucky - Kentucky bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.
A -12.5 Kentucky favorite bet wins if they win by 13 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 12 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Missouri at Kentucky Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Missouri
Kentucky
First to 5 Points
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | +120-165Bet |
Missouri
Kentucky
First to 10 Points
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | +140-200Bet |
Missouri
Kentucky
First to 15 Points
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | +165-250Bet |
Missouri
Kentucky
Game to Overtime
1/09/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +1750No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #20 Kentucky | 23-10 | 0.697 | 14-4 | 7-3 | 13-5 | +1 | 0.722 | L2 |
| Missouri | 8-24 | 0.250 | 6-11 | 2-10 | 0-18 | +14 | 0.000 | L19 |
Missouri & Kentucky Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Missouri Championship Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Missouri | +10000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Kentucky | +2500 Bet |
Missouri & Kentucky Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Missouri vs Kentucky College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Missouri vs Kentucky Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Missouri vs Kentucky Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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