<p>Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Longhorns. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Longhorns at Moody Center in Austin, TX. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 147.5 points, with Texas being favored by -2.5 at home against Missouri.</p><h3>MISSOURI TIGERS VS TEXAS LONGHORNS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Texas Longhorns -2.5</p><p>This game will be played at Moody Center at 9:00 ET on Tuesday, January 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE TEXAS LONGHORNS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 80-67 in favor of the Longhorns.</li><li>Not only will Texas pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 147.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Missouri Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?</h3><h3>Missouri Tigers Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>Missouri improved to 15-3 on the season with an 83-65 win over Arkansas on Saturday, January 18th. Playing at home, the Tigers entered the game as -5.5 favorites and covered the spread with the win.</p> 

<p>Missouri took control early, leading 52-35 at halftime. In the second half, they scored 31 points while holding Arkansas to 30. The combined points for the game were 148, just under the O/U line of 149.5.</p><p>Missouri's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46% from the field and hitting 47.8% of their threes (11/23). Their effective field goal percentage was 54%, and they connected on 73.7% of their free throws (14/19).</p> <p>Caleb Grill and Mark Mitchell each scored 17 points, with Grill shooting 70% overall and 60% from deep. Zvonimir Ivišić added 14 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 66.7% of his shots.</p><p>Despite Missouri's defensive efforts, they gave up 65 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field. The Tigers couldn't contain the three-point line, where they allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting performance.</p> <p>Missouri also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws at a 73% rate. The Tigers gave up 11 offensive rebounds in the game.</p><h3>Can the Longhorns Grab a Win at Home?</h3><h3>Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>The Longhorns dropped to 12-6 this season after an 84-60 loss to the Gators on Saturday. Texas, who entered the game as +11 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 154.5 O/U line.</p> 

<p>Texas trailed 37-30 at halftime but struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 47 points while scoring just 30. They'll need to tighten up defensively and find more offensive consistency moving forward.</p><p>In their last game, the Longhorns struggled offensively, shooting just 36.4% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, and they managed only 8 assists and 8 offensive rebounds. They did, however, shoot 84.2% from the free-throw line.</p> <p>Alijah Martin led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep, while Walter Clayton Jr. added 19 points, connecting on 2 of 3 three-point attempts. Ze'Rik Onyema grabbed 10 rebounds, and Alex Condon pulled down 12 boards in the game.</p><p>Despite Texas allowing 84 points, their opponent shot efficiently, hitting 49% of their field goals. They were particularly effective inside, converting 53% of their two-point attempts with a 25/47 shooting performance.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Texas's opponent made 8 of 20 three-point shots, good for 40%. They also went to the free-throw line 15 times, making 10 for a 66% success rate. On the boards, Texas gave up 13 offensive rebounds.</p>

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