- Matchup: Kentucky Wildcats vs Missouri Tigers
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2026
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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The Missouri Tigers (20-11) will host the Kentucky Wildcats (19-12) at Bridgestone Arena on Thursday for the SEC Tournament.
In their last outing, the Kentucky Wildcats faced Florida, suffering a defeat with a score of 84-77. The Wildcats committed 25 fouls while the Gators recorded 16. Kentucky successfully landed 8 of 18 attempts from beyond the arc. Florida shot 62.5% from the free throw line, converting 20 of 32 attempts. They also secured 38 rebounds (11 offensive, 27 defensive) but were unable to record any blocks. The Gators distributed 20 assists and registered 7 steals during the match. Defensively, Kentucky allowed their opponents to shoot 45.9% from the floor, converting 28 out of 61 attempts. The Wildcats accumulated 17 assists, forced 9 turnovers, and had 7 steals. On the boards, they grabbed 32 rebounds, including 12 on the offensive end. At the free throw line, Kentucky converted 17 of 21 attempts for an impressive 81.0% success rate. Overall, the Wildcats shot 39.4% from the field (26 of 66) and 8 of 23 from three-point range.
Otega Oweh was a standout performer in the game, finishing with a shooting percentage of 38.1% while also recording 2 assists. He logged 38 minutes on the court and collected 5 rebounds, scoring a total of 28 points on 8 out of 21 shots.
Heading into this matchup, Kentucky boasts a 19-12 record for the season. They are averaging 81.2 points per game, ranking 66th in D-1 basketball, while shooting 46.6% from the field. The Wildcats connect on 34.9% of their three-point attempts (258 of 740) and maintain a free throw percentage of 72.3%. As a team, they are pulling down 38.3 rebounds per game and have recorded 502 assists this season, placing them 72nd nationally in assists per game. They average 10.7 turnovers and accumulate 18.3 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Wildcats cause an average of 10.8 turnovers per game while averaging 18.0 fouls. They are ranked 230th nationally in assists allowed with a total of 441 this season. Kentucky’s defense concedes a field goal percentage of 42.3% (777 of 1,839) and allows 33.9 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 32.1% from three-point range, and Kentucky ranks 181st in the country in points allowed per game at 73.7.
In their most recent game, the Missouri Tigers fell short against Arkansas, with a final score of 88-84. They recorded 24 defensive rebounds and 7 on offense for a total of 31. Missouri turned the ball over 12 times but managed to secure 6 steals. Arkansas committed 20 fouls, resulting in 24 free throw attempts for the Tigers, who converted 18 for a success rate of 75.0%. Missouri made 6 of 20 three-point attempts (30.0%). At the conclusion of the matchup, the Tigers shot 30 of 63 from the field (47.6%). However, they allowed Arkansas to shoot 49.3% on 33 of 67 attempts. The Tigers finished strong with a 50.0% rate from beyond the arc, sinking 8 of 16 attempts, and made 14 of 22 from the free throw line (63.6%). Team rebounding was an issue, as Arkansas grabbed 35 rebounds overall (10 offensive).
Mark Mitchell was a key player for the Tigers, tallying 32 points and 4 assists during his 43 minutes on the floor. He shot an efficient 55.0%, hitting 11 of 20 attempts, and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Missouri stands at 20-11 for the season. The Tigers average 17.5 fouls per game and have a free throw success rate of 68.7%. They assist each other on 14.3 occasions per game (ranking 152nd nationally) while turning the ball over 12.3 times. This season, Missouri has scored a total of 2,477 points, averaging 79.9 per game, and secures 35.6 rebounds per contest. Offensively, they boast a shooting percentage of 49.1%, ranking 25th in the country.
Defensively, Missouri is currently ranked 222nd in points allowed per game at 75.3. They force opponents into 11.5 turnovers per game and permit a field goal percentage of 43.4% (ranking 129th in the nation). The Tigers allow 36.7% from three-point range (288 of 784) while opponents convert 74.5% of their free throws. They average 13.0 assists and 32.2 rebounds per game, ranking 156th and 58th respectively in Division I hoops.
Who will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Back Missouri and the under on total points
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