The Missouri Tigers (8-6) have an upset on their mind as they face the sixth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats (11-2) on Tuesday, January 9 at 7:00 PM ET at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The Wildcats are moderate favorites to win this battle, with a point spread at -13.5 (-110).

The Tigers have lost their last four out of five games heading into this event, which does not bode well for their success since they have bad momentum. Their most recent game was a 75-68 defeat to the Georgia Bulldogs.

Sean East II leads their offense and is averaging 17.1 points per game while shooting 55.4 percent from the field. He also leads them in assists, with 3.9 each game. He will need a perfect game to help stimulate their offense.

The Tigers are getting 75.9 points per game and shooting 45.2 percent from the field. They move the ball at a good rate to find better scoring opportunities at 13.9 assists each matchup.

They are giving up 71.6 points per game to their opponents, which does not offer a lot of room for error. They also put in 33.8 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, and 8.6 assists each game.

The Wildcats have won their last five games since the stunning 80-73 loss to the UNC Wilmington Seahawks. In their last matchup, they narrowly escaped the Florida Gators 87-85.

Antonio Reeves is the face of their scoring output, with 19.0 points per game and making 52.0 percent of his shots. On top of that, he also connects on 82.5 percent of his free throws. He can do a lot of damage to the Tigers if he is able to set the tone early for their success.

The Wildcats are averaging 90.8 points per game, showing a high octane offense. They are shooting 49.9 percent from the field and moving the ball well with 18.4 assists each game.

Their defense has allowed 74.3 points per game to opposing teams, making them have a good margin for victory. They also contribute 38.5 rebounds, 5.5 blocks, and 8.8 steals each game.

MyBookie has the Kentucky Wildcats as favorites to succeed in this matchup, to potentially win by 13.5 points. According to market insights, they have an 88.2 percent chance at winning this game.

The Tigers have stumbled against all ranked opponents on their schedule so far and do not defend well. As for the Wildcats, they are making a legitimate case to enter the top-five rankings soon. Look for the Wildcats to win by a good margin to cover the spread.