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Missouri vs. LSU prediction: LSU favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/17/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Missouri vs LSU predictions for college basketball Saturday.
LSU and Missouri will lock horns in men's college basketball action at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Saturday, starting at 3:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives LSU a slight edge with a 53% win probability over Missouri.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's Missouri vs. LSU matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Missouri vs. LSU prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball game between Missouri and LSU 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives LSU a 53% chance of beating Missouri. Our predicted final score has LSU winning 76-75.
According to our model, Missouri (+1.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 148.5 points has a 54% chance of going over.
Missouri vs. LSU odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Missouri | LSU |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-122) | -1.5 (+105) |
| Moneyline | -104 | -110 |
| Total | o148.5 (-112) | u148.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Missouri vs. LSU picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Missouri +1.5 | -122 |
| Moneyline | LSU | -110 |
| Total | Over 148.5 | -112 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 148.5 total points.
Missouri vs. LSU game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between LSU and Missouri at Pete Maravich Assembly Center is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM ET.
- Who: Missouri vs. LSU
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET/12:30PM PT
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center
Conclusion
We predict LSU, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat Missouri on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Missouri vs. LSU insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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