NCAAB · Final

LSU Tigers Defeat Missouri Tigers 78-70 in NCAAB Showdown

Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:30 PM ET · Pete Maravich Assembly Center

LSU Tigers 78, Missouri Tigers 70, 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 Missouri Tigers vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers beat Missouri Tigers 78-70 at Pete Maravich Assembly Center on January 17, 2026.

Who was favored in Missouri Tigers vs LSU Tigers?

LSU Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.

In a compelling matchup at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center, the LSU Tigers secured a 78-70 victory over the Missouri Tigers, improving their record to 14-5 while Missouri falls to 13-6. This game was particularly noteworthy as both teams entered with identical records of 13-5, making the outcome significant in the context of their seasons.

LSU's recent form had been challenging, with the team on a four-game losing streak prior to this victory, having lost to Kentucky, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, and Texas A&M. Over their last ten games, they had a record of 5-5, averaging 78.4 points scored while allowing 75.7 points per game. Their home record stood at 4-2, and they had struggled away, managing only one win in four attempts. In contrast, Missouri had shown a bit more resilience, winning six of their last ten games and coming off a victory against Auburn. They averaged 73.4 points scored and 73.5 points allowed, with a home record of 5-0 but a disappointing away record of 1-4.

The two teams had met previously in the current season, with LSU losing 67-83 to Missouri on January 8, 2025. This added an extra layer of intensity to the rematch, as LSU sought to avenge that earlier defeat. The injury report did not indicate significant absences for either team, allowing both squads to field their strongest lineups.

The betting lines provided by DraftKings indicated a narrow margin, with LSU favored by 1.5 points and a total set at 148.5. The odds reflected a competitive matchup, with LSU's moneyline at -115 and Missouri's at -105, suggesting a closely contested game.

The conditions in the arena were typical for a college basketball game, with a lively atmosphere and a strong showing from the home crowd, which likely provided an advantage for LSU. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that highlighted the intensity of the competition. Key moments included Marquel Sutton making crucial free throws in the second half, and T.O. Barrett contributing with a layup that kept the momentum in LSU's favor.

Ultimately, LSU's performance in the second half was pivotal, allowing them to pull away from Missouri after a tightly contested first half. The final score of 78-70 not only marked a much-needed win for LSU but also showcased their ability to rebound from a difficult stretch, while Missouri will need to regroup after this setback.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	LSU -1.5	148.5 o -108 / u -112	Missouri Tigers -105 · LSU Tigers -115

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Leaders

PointsMarquel Sutton26LSU Tigers
AssistsRashad King4LSU Tigers
ReboundsMike Nwoko8LSU Tigers
PointsJayden Stone20Missouri Tigers
AssistsT.O. Barrett4Missouri Tigers
ReboundsMark Mitchell Jr.5Missouri Tigers

Recent form

LSU Tigers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L478.4 scored · 75.7 allowed per game4-2 at home

L74-75vs Kentucky WildcatsJan 15
L73-84at Vanderbilt CommodoresJan 10
L68-78vs South Carolina GamecocksJan 7
L72-75at Texas A&M AggiesJan 3
W90-62vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesDec 30
W104-90vs Prairie View A&M PanthersDec 23
W78-65vs SE Louisiana LionsDec 20
W89-77vs SMU MustangsDec 14
L58-82at Texas Tech Red RaidersDec 7
W78-69at Boston College EaglesDec 4

Missouri Tigers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W173.4 scored · 73.5 allowed per game1-4 away

W84-74vs Auburn TigersJan 15
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

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	Missouri Tigers	LSU Tigers
Field goals	20-46	25-59
Field goal %	43	42
Three-pointers	6-18	10-26
Three-point %	33	38
Free throws	24-30	18-23
Free throw %	80	78
Rebounds	30	35
Offensive rebounds	9	16
Defensive rebounds	21	19
Assists	7	12
Steals	4	7
Blocks	4	2
Turnovers	12	7
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	7	11
Fast-break points	5	9
Points in the paint	26	30
Fouls	17	22
Largest lead	0	14
Lead changes	0	0
Time in front	0	99

How the scoring went

2nd Half35-45Trent Pierce makes 23-foot three point jumper (T.O. Barrett assists)
2nd Half38-45Jayden Stone makes 24-foot three point jumper
2nd Half38-48Jalen Reece makes 26-foot three point jumper
2nd Half39-48Mark Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half42-48Jayden Stone makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jacob Crews assists)
2nd Half42-50Max Mackinnon makes layup
2nd Half44-50Trent Pierce makes layup (Jacob Crews assists)
2nd Half45-50Trent Pierce makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half47-50T.O. Barrett makes layup
2nd Half47-53Pablo Tamba makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jalen Reece assists)
2nd Half50-53Jayden Stone makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half50-55Mike Nwoko makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half51-55T.O. Barrett makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half52-55T.O. Barrett makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-58Rashad King makes 26-foot three point jumper (Pablo Tamba assists)
2nd Half52-60Marquel Sutton makes layup (Rashad King assists)
2nd Half53-60Shawn Phillips Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half53-62Robert Miller III makes layup
2nd Half55-62Shawn Phillips Jr. makes 2-foot dunk (T.O. Barrett assists)
2nd Half55-65Max Mackinnon makes 23-foot three point jumper (Rashad King assists)
2nd Half57-65Jayden Stone makes layup
2nd Half57-67Rashad King makes 11-foot jumper
2nd Half58-67Mark Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-67Mark Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half59-69Marquel Sutton makes layup (Rashad King assists)
2nd Half61-69Mark Mitchell makes layup
2nd Half62-69Mark Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-69Mark Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half63-71Max Mackinnon makes layup
2nd Half64-71Jayden Stone makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-71Jayden Stone makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-71Mark Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-72Marquel Sutton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half68-72Mark Mitchell makes layup (T.O. Barrett assists)
2nd Half68-74Rashad King makes 13-foot jumper
2nd Half70-74T.O. Barrett makes layup
2nd Half70-75Pablo Tamba makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-76Pablo Tamba makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half70-77Marquel Sutton makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half70-78Marquel Sutton makes free throw 2 of 2