Missouri Tigers basketball vs. Arkansas Razorbacks: TV, tipoff time and a prediction
THE DETAILS
Tipoff: 2:30 p.m. Saturday
Where: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, Missouri
TV: SEC Network
Radio: KMBZ (98.1 FM)
PROJECTED LINEUPS
P | No. | Arkansas | Ht. | Yr. | PPG |
F | 35 | Reggie Chaney | 6-8 | So. | 4.3 |
F | 2 | Adrio Bailey | 6-6 | Sr. | 6.3 |
G | 15 | Mason Jones | 6-5 | Jr. | 20.7 |
G | 3 | Desi Sills | 6-1 | So. | 9.7 |
G | 33 | Jimmy Whitt Jr. | 6-3 | Gr. | 14.7 |
P | No. | Missouri | Ht. | Yr. | PPG |
F | 14 | Reed Nikko | 6-10 | R-Sr. | 3.8 |
F | 5 | Mitchell Smith | 6-10 | R-Jr. | 4.9 |
G | 4 | Javon Pickett | 6-5 | So. | 7.2 |
G | 12 | Dru Smith | 6-3 | R-Jr. | 11.3 |
G | 1 | Xavier Pinson | 6-2 | So. | 7.9 |
About Arkansas (16-6, 4-5 SEC): The Razorbacks have stumbled a tad after a strong nonconference schedule that saw them at 12-1. They’re one of the many teams in the middle of the conference fighting for a higher seed come the SEC Tournament. Arkansas guard Mason Jones is the real deal, leading the league in scoring. The Razorbacks feature two others averaging in double figure scoring as part of a potent offense. KenPom ranks them No. 34.
About Missouri (10-12, 2-7 SEC): The Tigers showcased some fight when they fought back from a 20-point deficit against Georgia. But after a pair of road losses to South Carolina and Texas A&M, even that momentum is gone. Mizzou should again have forward Jeremiah Tilmon ready, but guard Mark Smith is a game time decision. If the Tigers can stay healthy, they look competitive, but that’s been a big if in recent years. KenPom has them at No. 122.
Prediction: It’s difficult to predict a loss for Mizzou in a Rally For Rhyan game. It should be one of the best atmospheres of the season at Mizzou Arena as the Tigers look to snap a two-game losing streak. The Razorbacks are a solid team but their rebounding issues are expolitable. The Tigers struggled with that immensely against Texas A&M on Tuesday, so it should be a major point in the game plan. We’ll say Mizzou pulls off a close one to remain perfect in Rally For Rhyan games.
Missouri 65, Arkansas 62