The No. 19 Kentucky Wildcats (20-10) face off against the No. 15 Missouri Tigers (21-9) in an SEC showdown on Saturday. The Wildcats are coming off a dominant 95-64 victory over LSU, winning two of their last three games. Meanwhile, Missouri has dropped two consecutive matches, with a recent loss to Oklahoma (96-84). Injuries will impact Kentucky, with key players Otega Oweh and Amari Williams sidelined.

Matchup Overview:

• Tipoff: Noon ET from Mizzou Arena.
• Odds: Kentucky vs. Missouri - Tigers favored by 6.5 points, Over/Under at 171.5 points.

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Players to Watch:

• Otega Oweh - A dynamic guard leading Kentucky with 16 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.5 steals per game.
• Amari Williams - Senior center known for his defensive prowess and efficiency, averaging 10.9 points and 8.7 rebounds.
• Caleb Grill - Senior guard averaging 14.4 points per game, capable of impactful scoring from multiple levels.
• Mark Mitchell - A driven athletic guard contributing significantly to Missouri’s offensive efforts.

Upcoming Predictions:

SportsLine predicts a combined score of 166 points (leaning under), suggesting better value on one side of the spread. Check for ongoing updates and analysis on the matchup.