Princeton vs. Missouri, 3/18/23 March Madness Betting Prediction & Odds

Princeton vs. Missouri Prediction & Odds

Princeton pulled off the shock of the first round of the March Madness tournament when they upset 2-seed Arizona on Thursday.

Will the Tigers at least cover as 6.5-point underdogs against 7-seed Missouri at 6:10 p.m. ET on Saturday?

Game Matchup & Betting Odds

813 Princeton Tigers (+6.5) vs. 814 Missouri Tigers (-6.5); o/u 149.5

6:10 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 18, 2023

Golden 1 Center, Sacramento, CA

Princeton vs. Missouri Public Betting Information

Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 57% of public bettors are currently backing Missouri when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.

Missouri Tigers Notes

Kobe Brown contributed 19 points (7-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Thursday's 76-65 win over Utah State. Brown has been Missouri's leader all season and he set the tone in this one for the Tigers. He was extremely efficient and Utah State did not have an answer. Brown is now putting up 15.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.9 steals, and 1.6 three-pointers over his last eight games. Missouri will need much of the same if they hope to reach the Sweet Sixteen.

Princeton vs. Missouri CBB Betting Trends

Under is 5-0 in Princeton's last 5 NCAA Tournament games

Over is 9-3 in Princeton's last 12 overall

Over is 16-5 Missouri's last 21 NCAA Tournament games

Over is 14-6 in Tigers last 20 games following a ATS win

Princeton vs. Missouri CBB Prediction:

Princeton is 5-0 against the spread in its last five games overall, is 5-0 against the number in its last five games versus a team with a winning record and is 4-1 at the betting window in its last five games versus a team with a winning percentage above .600. On the other side, Missouri is just 1-6 against the spread in its last seven NCAA tournament games and is 1-3-1 against the number in its last five games coming off an ATS win.

CBB BETTING PREDICTION: PRINCETON TIGERS +6.5