<p>The Virginia Cavaliers will take on the Missouri Tigers in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. The game is set for Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 7:30 PM. It will be held at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL, and fans can watch it live on ABC.</p> <p>Virginia comes into this postseason game ranked #20 in the AP poll with a 10-3 record. They have a solid 4-1 road record this season. Missouri is ranked #25 and has an 8-4 record, with a 6-2 home record. The odds favor Missouri with a spread of -6.5.</p> <h2>Virginia Team Preview</h2> <p>The Virginia Cavaliers have shown a mixed performance in their recent games. They secured a win against Virginia Tech Hokies with a score of 27-7. However, they faced a loss against the Duke Blue Devils, 27-20, despite gaining more first downs and passing yards.</p> <p>Chandler Morris leads the Cavaliers as the quarterback, with 2,802 passing yards this season. He has thrown 16 touchdowns and 9 interceptions. On the ground, J'Mari Taylor has been effective, rushing for 1,062 yards and scoring 14 touchdowns.</p> <p>The Cavaliers have several players dealing with injuries. Monroe Mills and Kam Robinson are out for the season with ACL injuries. Trell Harris and Noah Vaughn are among the players listed as questionable for the upcoming game.</p> <h2>TaxSlayer Gator Bowl: Virginia vs Missouri Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: Virginia Cavaliers vs. Missouri Tigers</li><li>Venue: EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, FL</li><li>Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Virginia Moneyline +205, Missouri Moneyline -253, Virginia Spread +6.5 (-106), Missouri Spread -6.5 (-114), Total Over 48.5 (-107), Total Under 48.5 (-114)</li></ul> <h2>Missouri Team Preview</h2> <p>The Missouri Tigers have had a mixed season so far. In their recent game against Arkansas, they won 31-17. Their strong rushing game was key, gaining 355 yards on the ground.</p> <p>Missouri's defense has been strong this season. They rank 6th in sacks with 36. They also rank 8th in interceptions with 7. This defense will be important as they continue their season.</p> <p>On offense, the Tigers rely on running back Ahmad Hardy. He has rushed for 1,560 yards this season, ranking 2nd in the league. His performance is crucial for the Tigers' success on offense.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread, the pick is Virginia to cover +6.5. Virginia's offense ranks 20th in points scored this season, while Missouri's defense ranks 69th in points allowed. The projected score is Missouri 28, Virginia 24, which suggests a close game.</p> <p>For the total, the pick is under 48.5. Missouri's defense is strong, ranking 6th in sacks, which could limit Virginia's scoring. The projected total score is 52, but Missouri's defense might keep the scoring lower than expected.</p>

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