The California Golden Bears (6-1) travel to face off against the Missouri Tigers (6-1) on Tuesday, December 3rd. This game will be played at Mizzou Arena in Columbia and televised on SECN. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

California Golden Bears vs Missouri Tigers

The Golden Bears Are Coming Off A Win

The Golden Bears improved to 6-1 on the season with an 81-55 win over Mercyhurst on Wednesday. Cal, playing at home, entered the game as heavy favorites at -22.5 and covered the spread. The total points for the game ended at 136, just under the O/U line of 140.5.

Cal took control early, leading 41-23 at halftime. They scored 40 points in the 2nd half while allowing 32, maintaining their lead and securing the win.

The Tigers Are Coming Off A Win

Missouri improved to 6-1 on the season with an 81-61 home win over Lindenwood on Wednesday. The Tigers were heavy favorites, entering the game as -30.5 point favorites, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the O/U line of 148.5.

Missouri led 37-27 at halftime and pulled away in the 2nd half, scoring 44 points while allowing 34. Despite the win, the Tigers didn’t dominate as expected, and their defense will be an area to watch moving forward.

Golden Bears Offense Breakdown

California’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their latest game, putting up 81 points with a field goal percentage of 54.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.2%, thanks in part to their 52.4% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 11 of 21 attempts.

Jeremiah Wilkinson was a standout performer, scoring 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting, including 6-of-8 from three-point range. He also contributed 4 assists. Joshua Ola-Joseph was efficient as well, hitting 5 of 7 shots and grabbing 6 rebounds.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Missouri’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 50% from the field. They were particularly effective inside, hitting 68.8% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, making just 5 of 22 threes (22.7%).

Markeith Browning II led the way with 21 points, and Tony Perkins added 18 on 62.5% shooting. Marques Warrick contributed 17 points, hitting 3 of 7 from deep.

Golden Bears Team Defense

Even with California’s defense allowing 54% shooting, this team managed to score just 55 points. They shot 56% from two-point range, hitting 18 of 32 attempts.

From beyond the arc, they went 11/21, shooting 52%. They also made 12 of 18 free throws, shooting 66%. California gave up 10 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Team Defense

California struggled defensively, giving up 55 points on 54% shooting from the field. Their two-point defense allowed 18/32 shooting (56%).

From beyond the arc, California allowed 11/21 threes (52%). They also sent the opposing team to the line 18 times, where they hit 12 free throws (66%).

Golden Bears vs Tigers Trends

• Across their last five road contests, California has a 3-2 record vs the spread. Their overall mark in these games was 2-3, while averaging 71 points per game.
• Across the Tigers last three home games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 77. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
• Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Golden Bears have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.

Golden Bears vs Tigers Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Tigers vs. Tigers matchup, we’re leaning towards the Tigers at -9. Although our projections show the Tigers winning 76-71, we suggest placing your bet on the Golden Bears for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 150.5, and our model projects the Golden Bears and Tigers to reach a combined total of 147 points. Our bet is on taking the under.

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