Illinois vs. Missouri 9:00 PM ET
Game# 851-852
Play On: Over 153.5 (5*)

This game has all the earmarks of a high scoring entertaining affair. This is a Missouri team that prefers to play at a lightning-fast tempo. The Tigers are averaging 73.9 offensive possession per 40 minutes played which ranks 18th nationally. They’ll have a willing dance partner in Illinois who averages 71.5 offensive possession per 40 minutes which ranks #56 out of 363 Division 1 teams. Furthermore, Illinois made 57.2% of their 2 points shots (#19) and Missouri is #2 nationally in that exact category while making 61.4% of their shots inside the 3-point arc. Missouri is also #13 in offensive efficiency while scoring 113.6 points per 100 offensive possessions. Missouri has gone over in 4 consecutive contests this season when the total is 151.0 or greater and there was a combined average of 176.5 points per game. This total is as high as it is for good reason. Missouri has been extremely poor defensively throughout its previous 5 contests while allowing opponents to score 80.6 points per game, shoot 50.9%, and convert on 40.8% of its 3-point attempts.

Give me this game to go over the total.