The over is my prediction for the total in the Tigers-Wildcats game, as I feel confident Mizzou will score more than expected.

Missouri has played five opponents ranked in KenPom's top 75 in its last seven games, plus a pretty good Wichita State squad (137th). That competition will benefit the Tigers on Tuesday, as they will be prepared for a battle with the 7th-ranked Wildcats. I expect Missouri's offense to show up on the heels of a disappointing conference opener vs. Georgia with improved three-point shooting and a propensity for getting to the free-throw line.

Kentucky's offense is electric and shouldn't find too much resistance from Missouri (142nd in defensive efficiency). The Wildcats are shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc as a team, with Reed Sheppard (54.7%), Antonio Reeves (44.4%), and Rob Dillingham (41.2%) leading the way. The Cats shoot nearly 65 percent at the rim, too.

Fast-paced UK (73.9 possessions per 40 minutes) will dictate the style of play at home, pushing the total over 161 points.