The Missouri Tigers (3-0, 0-0) will head to take on the Kentucky Wildcats (2-1, 1-1) this week in a battle between a pair of teams who have started strong. The game will air Saturday, Sep 26 at 7:30 p.m. ET on the SECN.
In last week’s matchup, Kentucky lost to Florida 14-9. Stanley Boom Williams had a solid performance running the ball in the loss, rushing 16 times for 80 yards. Missouri won in a close one over Connecticut 9-6 in its matchup. J’Mon Moore had a good performance for the Tigers, pulling in six receptions for 39 yards.
As a small two-point underdog, the Tigers look to upset the Wildcats. The Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable currently.
Sitting at 2-1 Straight Up (SU) and 1-2 Against The Spread (ATS), the Wildcats will look to improve heading into Week 4. An important aspect of the game will be if the Wildcats can capitalize on Missouri’s tendency to throw interceptions. They currently rank 110th in the nation with 1.7 thrown per game.
Over on the other sideline, the Tigers are a terrible bet ATS so far this season with a record of 0-3 to go along with a 3-0 SU record. Missouri’s pass defense ranks third in the nation. This terrorizing group gives up just 112 yards per game through the air. The Tigers defense will look to take advantage of Kentucky’s offensive line, which sometimes struggles with blocking. They currently give up an average of 3.3 sacks per game, 116th in the country.
Predictions: SU Winner – Missouri, ATS Winner – Missouri
Notes
Kentucky is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games.
Kentucky is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Kentucky’s last 6 games.
Kentucky is 6-3 SU in its last 9 games at home.
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Kentucky’s last 6 games at home.
Missouri is 3-0 SU when leading at the start of the 4th quarter this season. Kentucky is 2-0 SU when leading after three quarters.
The Kentucky offensive passing attack is ranked only 97th in the country, while the Missouri pass defense is ranked third. The Tigers passing game is ranked just 76th, compared to the 49th-ranked pass defense of the Wildcats.
The Kentucky rushing attack is ranked only 85th in the nation, while the Missouri run defense is ranked 24th. The Tigers rushing game is ranked just 119th, compared to the 90th-ranked run defense of the Wildcats.
