Missouri Tigers Defeat Auburn Tigers 84-74
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Mizzou Arena
Missouri Tigers 84, Auburn Tigers 74, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Auburn Tigers vs Missouri Tigers?
Missouri Tigers beat Auburn Tigers 84-74 at Mizzou Arena on January 14, 2026.
Who was favored in Auburn Tigers vs Missouri Tigers?
Auburn Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -118 (about 54% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive victory, the Missouri Tigers bested the Auburn Tigers 84-74 at Mizzou Arena on January 15, 2026. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it marked a turnaround for Missouri, who had previously lost to Auburn in their last meeting on January 4, 2025, when they fell 68-84. With this win, Missouri improved their home record to 14-4, while Auburn's away record dropped to 10-8.
Missouri entered the game with a home record of 13-4 and had shown mixed form in their last ten games, recording a 6-4 record. Their scoring average was 74.8 points per game while allowing 72.7 points. However, they were on a one-game losing streak, having lost to Ole Miss Rebels 69-76 just five days prior. In their last five games, they had a record of 3-2, averaging 69.6 points scored and 73.8 points allowed.
Auburn, on the other hand, had a record of 10-7 overall, with a recent form of 5-5 in their last ten games. They had a higher scoring average of 84.9 points per game, but also allowed 84.4 points. They were coming off a win against Arkansas Razorbacks, where they triumphed 95-73, and had a record of 2-3 in their last five games, averaging 89.8 points scored and 84.0 points allowed. However, their struggles were evident in their away record, which stood at 0-4 leading into this game.
The odds provided by DraftKings indicated a close contest, with Auburn favored by 1.5 points, and a total set at 153.5. The moneyline was -102 for Missouri and -118 for Auburn, reflecting a competitive matchup.
The game conditions were typical for January, with both teams competing under the bright lights of Mizzou Arena. Fans witnessed a high-scoring affair, with Missouri capitalizing on their home advantage, particularly in the second half. Key moments included a series of free throws from Jayden Stone and Anthony Robinson II, which helped extend Missouri's lead in the closing minutes. Stone also contributed a crucial five-foot dunk, pushing the score to 84-72 before Tahaad Pettiford's layup for Auburn finalized the score at 84-74.
Overall, this fixture highlighted Missouri's ability to bounce back after a tough loss and showcased their offensive capabilities against an Auburn team that had been struggling on the road. The win not only avenged their previous defeat but also solidified their standing as a formidable opponent in the NCAAB landscape.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | AUB -1.5 | 153.5 o -112 / u -108 | Auburn Tigers -118 · Missouri Tigers -102 |
Leaders
- PointsJayden Stone22Missouri Tigers
- AssistsMark Mitchell Jr.5Missouri Tigers
- ReboundsJayden Stone6Missouri Tigers
- PointsElyjah Freeman13Auburn Tigers
- AssistsKeyshawn Hall7Auburn Tigers
- ReboundsKeyshawn Hall9Auburn Tigers
Recent form
Missouri Tigers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L174.8 scored · 72.7 allowed per game5-0 at home
- L69-76at Ole Miss RebelsJan 10
- W73-68at Kentucky WildcatsJan 8
- W76-74vs Florida GatorsJan 4
- L48-91at Illinois Fighting IlliniDec 23
- W82-60vs Bethune-Cookman WildcatsDec 14
- W85-77vs Alabama State HornetsDec 12
- L60-80at Kansas JayhawksDec 7
- L71-76at Notre Dame Fighting IrishDec 3
- W86-59vs Cleveland State VikingsNov 28
- W98-66vs South Carolina State BulldogsNov 26
Auburn Tigers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W184.9 scored · 84.4 allowed per game0-4 away
- W95-73vs Arkansas RazorbacksJan 10
- L88-90vs Texas A&M AggiesJan 7
- L100-104at Georgia BulldogsJan 3
- W106-65vs Queens University RoyalsDec 30
- L60-88at Purdue BoilermakersDec 20
- W92-78vs Chattanooga MocsDec 13
- L68-97at Arizona WildcatsDec 7
- W83-73vs NC State WolfpackDec 4
- W85-74vs St. John's Red StormNov 27
- L72-102at Michigan WolverinesNov 26
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 27-8 | - | 16-2 |
| Arkansas | 28-9 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Alabama | 25-10 | 3 | 13-5 |
| Vanderbilt | 27-9 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Tennessee | 25-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Texas A&M | 22-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| Georgia | 22-11 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Kentucky | 22-14 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Missouri | 20-13 | 6 | 10-8 |
| Texas | 21-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Auburn | 22-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma | 21-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Mississippi State | 13-19 | 11 | 5-13 |
| Ole Miss | 15-20 | 12 | 4-14 |
| South Carolina | 13-19 | 12 | 4-14 |
| LSU | 15-17 | 13 | 3-15 |
Box score
| Stat | Auburn Tigers | Missouri Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-59 | 27-48 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 56 |
| Three-pointers | 6-21 | 9-19 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 47 |
| Free throws | 20-28 | 21-31 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 68 |
| Rebounds | 34 | 32 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 7 |
| Defensive rebounds | 19 | 25 |
| Assists | 11 | 18 |
| Steals | 7 | 7 |
| Blocks | 4 | 5 |
| Turnovers | 11 | 13 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 12 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 22 |
| Points in the paint | 34 | 32 |
| Fouls | 19 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 7 | 13 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 25 | 68 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-55T.O. Barrett makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half46-56T.O. Barrett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half47-56Keyshawn Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-56Keyshawn Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-58T.O. Barrett makes 2-foot dunk (Mark Mitchell assists)
- 2nd Half48-59Mark Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-59Elyjah Freeman makes layup
- 2nd Half50-60Mark Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-60Sebastian Williams-Adams makes layup (Keyshawn Hall assists)
- 2nd Half53-60Sebastian Williams-Adams makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half53-62Mark Mitchell makes 4-foot dunk (Jayden Stone assists)
- 2nd Half55-62Filip Jović makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half55-64Jayden Stone makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half55-67Trent Pierce makes 25-foot three point jumper (Anthony Robinson II assists)
- 2nd Half57-67KeShawn Murphy makes 5-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-69Mark Mitchell makes layup (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half57-70Mark Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half59-70KeShawn Murphy makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half59-72T.O. Barrett makes layup
- 2nd Half60-72KeShawn Murphy makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-72Keyshawn Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-72Kevin Overton makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half63-72Kevin Overton makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-72Tahaad Pettiford makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-72Keyshawn Hall makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-72Keyshawn Hall makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-74Jayden Stone makes layup (Trent Pierce assists)
- 2nd Half68-74Kevin Overton makes layup
- 2nd Half70-74Keyshawn Hall makes 8-foot jumper
- 2nd Half70-76Jayden Stone makes layup (T.O. Barrett assists)
- 2nd Half70-77Jayden Stone makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half71-77Elyjah Freeman makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-77Elyjah Freeman makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-78T.O. Barrett makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-79Jayden Stone makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-80Jayden Stone makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-81Anthony Robinson II makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-82Anthony Robinson II makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-84Jayden Stone makes 5-foot dunk
- 2nd Half74-84Tahaad Pettiford makes layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Missouri Tigers, below favours Auburn Tigers.
Venue
- Mizzou ArenaColumbia, MO
- Attendance10196
- OfficialsVladimir Voyard-Tadal, Owen Shortt, K.B. Burdett Jr.
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