Arkansas Razorbacks vs Missouri Tigers Prediction, Odds and Picks for Today, 03/07/26

Who wouldn’t take the Hogs here? Arkansas is team that naturally brings some buzz with its present ranking and stature as a perennial March contender. The Razorbacks rank third nationally in scoring and sixth in offensive efficiency, which reflects their ability to generate points quickly and consistently. When Arkansas gets into an up-tempo flow, opponents often struggle to slow the game down or force them into uncomfortable possessions. Missouri just faced a very similar challenge in its last outing against Oklahoma, and the result wasn’t encouraging. The Tigers were beaten by 16 points. The Sooners put up 80, dictated pace, and sustained offensive rhythm throughout the game. Oklahoma and Arkansas share similar DNA. That’s what you will hear, so to see the Tigers spotting points to the visitors may seem superfluous.

There is one caveat though: OU beat Mizzou in Norman. And more importantly given the result, as it was written before, it’s about playing the number and not the teams. The Tigers are favored in Columbia with due reason.  Arkansas has had its road challenges, but those in favor of the Razorbacks will argue that this is one of those situations where the matchup itself still favors the visitor. However, if that were true, #20 Arkansas would be a significant favorite here, not a small pooch. The Tigers meanwhile, have had a chance to reset and recalibrate. This is the season finale, so situationally speaking, this is an environment where Missouri could rise to the occasion and leave it all out on the hardwood. Mizzou is 15-2 SU at home and today is a day where they let the world know too. This one of the best bets on the board today.

Arkansas vs Missouri prediction: Missouri -2 (-115) available at time of publishing. Playable to the number