- Matchup: Saint Louis Billikens vs Missouri Tigers
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds/Point Spread: Saint Louis (+2.0)
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This Friday at the Enterprise Center, the Missouri Tigers (1-0) will face off against the Saint Louis Billikens (1-0). Missouri is favored by 2.0 points, with the over/under set at 162.5.
In their previous game, the Saint Louis Billikens triumphed over Lehigh with a score of 92-67. They achieved a remarkable 60.0% field goal percentage, making 33 of 55 attempts, and completed 8 of 23 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, they converted 18 of 27 for a success rate of 66.7%. On the boards, Saint Louis collected 34 rebounds, with 5 being offensive, alongside 14 assists. The defense pressured Lehigh into 12 turnovers while nabbing 9 steals. Defensively, Saint Louis allowed Lehigh to shoot 36.2% from the floor, as the opponent made 21 of 58 shots. Lehigh managed 13 assists and 8 steals, securing 31 rebounds (10 offensive, 21 defensive), but could not register any blocks. Lehigh shot 74.1% from the line, hitting 20 of 27, and made 5 of 27 from deep. In terms of fouls, the Billikens committed 21 while Lehigh had 20.
Kellen Thames had a standout performance, scoring 15 points on a perfect 6 of 6 shooting. He also contributed 2 assists and grabbed 6 rebounds in 21 minutes of play.
With a current record of 1-0, the Billikens average 92.0 points per game (ranking 96th nationally) and maintain a field goal percentage of 60.0%. They shoot 34.8% from beyond the arc (8 of 23) and are hitting 66.7% from the charity stripe. As a collective, Saint Louis secures 38.0 rebounds per game and dispatches 14 assists, placing them at 215th in Division 1 in assists per game. They average 10.0 turnovers and 21.0 personal fouls per game.
On defense, the Billikens force 12.0 turnovers per game and commit 20.0 personal fouls. They rank 205th in Division 1 for assists allowed, with an average of 13 per game. The defensive unit has surrendered a shooting percentage of 36.2% (21 of 58) and allows 32.0 rebounds each game. Opponents are shooting 18.5% from three-point range against them, and Saint Louis is 167th in the nation for points allowed, with an average of 67.0 per game.
In their last outing, the Missouri Tigers dominated, winning 111-50 over Cleveland State. They allowed just 25 total rebounds (10 offensive) to Cleveland State. The Tigers held their opponent to a mere 12.5% from three-point range, making just 2 of 16 attempts. Missouri went 10 of 17 from the free-throw line (58.8%) and allowed Cleveland State to hit 19 of 58 shots from the floor, which translates to a 32.8% success rate. Missouri scored 42 baskets on 69 attempts, boasting an impressive shooting accuracy of 60.9%. They made 14 of 31 three-point efforts (45.2%) and nailed 13 of 18 free throws for a rate of 72.2%. Cleveland State committed 13 fouls, which granted Missouri 18 free-throw attempts. The Tigers finished with 30 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards for a total of 42 rebounds in the contest.
Jason Crowe Jr. led the Tigers with 23 points in 30 minutes of play, also contributing 2 assists and grabbing 3 rebounds while shooting 56.3% (9 of 16).
Missouri comes into this matchup with a 1-0 record. They are converting 60.9% of their field goal attempts, placing them 7th overall in collegiate basketball. As of now, the Tigers have scored 111 points this season and are averaging 43.0 rebounds per game. They dish out 23.0 assists per game (ranking 45th) while averaging just 4.0 turnovers. Missouri commits 18.0 fouls per game and is shooting 72.2% from the line.
Defensively, the Tigers allow opponents to shoot 12.5% from three-point range (2 of 16) and are giving up 58.8% at the free-throw line. They permit 12.0 assists and 29.0 total rebounds per game, placing 187th and 100th in the country respectively. Missouri is 41st in Division 1 for points per game allowed, averaging 50.0. They force 14.0 turnovers per game while holding opponents’ shooting percentage to 32.8% (71st in D-1).
Who will triumph in this NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Saint Louis (+2.0)
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