An SEC showdown features the Missouri Tigers (8-6) going on the road to play the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats (11-2) on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats are 12-point favorites in the latest Missouri vs. Kentucky odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 159.5 (see up-to-date odds for every game this week on our college basketball odds page). 

Before making any Missouri vs. Kentucky picks, you need to check out the college basketball predictions from the SportsLine Projection Model.

The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 10 of the 2023-24 season on a 105-69 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a fast 12-5 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen HUGE returns!

The model knows Kentucky senior guard Antonio Reeves is a consistent contributor in the backcourt. Reeves uses his smooth jumper to get a bucket from anywhere on the floor. The Illinois native is second in the SEC in scoring (19) and averages 4.2 rebounds per game. In his last outing, Reeves finished with 19 points and two boards. 

The model also knows Missouri senior guard Sean East II uses his agility and good ball handles to break down defenses. East II penetrates the lane with ease and finishes with either hand. The Kentucky product averages a team-high 17.1 points with 3.9 assists per game. On Dec. 22 against Illinois, East II finished with 18 points and two boards.

Now, the model has set its sights on Missouri vs. Kentucky. We can tell you the model is leaning Under on the point total, and it also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time! You ABSOLUTELY need to see the model before locking in any college basketball picks.

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