Missouri does have some key opts on the defensive side of the ball, but there is still value on them as the dog here. Momentum is still on the side of Missouri, and their SEC schedule has prepared them for this moment.
Missouri has faced the 14th strongest schedule in the nation compared to Wake Forest who has faced the 57th strength of schedule.
The Tigers lost to Georgia by only four points this season, and four of their six losses were by single digits against SEC competition. Missouri won its last two games to earn this bowl.
Wake Forest had higher hopes after getting off to a 6-1 start and being ranked #13. Since then the Demon Deacons have gone 1-4 straight up and have allowed 36.6 ppg over that stretch.