Pacific vs Missouri Picks and Prediction – 11/23/2024

The Pacific Tigers will be on the road Friday night with a game in Missouri against the Missouri Tigers. Pacific has split their first six games of the year coming into Friday on a three-game skid following a 19 point road loss against Arkansas. Offensively Pacific has fared well this season averaging 76.8 points per game on 47% shooting from the floor but have averaged 65 points per game during their three-game losing streak. Defensively Pacific has done the job this season holding opponents under 67 points per game but have allowed 75.6 points per game over their last three outings. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Elijah Fisher leads Pacific this season averaging 17.7 points per game.  Elias Ralph also averages 17.7 points and adds a team leading 7.8 rebounds per contest. Jefferson Koulibaly averages 9 points and Jazz Gardner chips and 5.3 points per game.  Lamar Washington is averaging 9.5 points in a team leading 7.7 assists.

The Missouri Tigers stay at home Friday night with three wins and one loss on the year riding a three-game win streak following a blowout 72 point victory in their last outing. Offensively the Tigers were dominating opponents averaging 86.8 points on 51.1% shooting after scoring 111 in their last outing. Defensively Missouri has been top tier as well holding opponents to 65.3 points per game overall.

Caleb Grill leads the Missouri offense this season averaging 13.5 points per game. Tamar Bates is also averaging 13.5 points this year and Mark Mitchell chips in 12.5 points and a team leading 5.2 rebounds. Anthony Robinson II is 4th on the roster averaging 10.5 points and leads the team dishing out 3.2 assist. Trent Pierce averages 7 points per game this season from Missouri despite playing only 11 minutes per contest.

The Missouri Tigers are the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes on Friday. Look for Missouri to continue their winning ways as they do the work on their home floor to get another easy win. The Missouri Tigers will control this game for the full 40 minutes leading for the win and cover as they extend their winning streak Friday night at home. Final Score Prediction, Missouri Tigers win and cover 85-61.