Missouri at LSU

Missouri is tied for first in the SEC, with a defense that allows opponents to shoot 41.7%. The defense is tied for fifth in the 16-team SEC in points given up (71.8 per game). The offense shot 66.4% from the free-throw line in their last road game, losing 76-69 at Ole Miss, going 12-of-24 (50%) from the charity stripe. Missouri is on a 9-5 run UNDER the total. LSU's defense is fifth in the SEC in shooting allowed (41.2%) and eighth in points allowed. The offense has been without leading scorer Dedan Thomas Jr. (16.1 ppg, 7.1 apg), battling a leg injury, and he's doubtful again. They've lost four in a row without him, averaging 71.75 points. LSU is on an 8-4 run UNDER the total. Take Missouri/LSU UNDER the total.