Missouri will take on another ranked opponent on Monday when they take on No. 18 Illinois in the annual Braggin' Rights matchup. The Tigers boast a 10-2 record, but lack any sort of quality win, and will look to boost their resume with a victory over the Fighting Illini. For Illinois, they'll look to rebound after a tough three-point loss to Nebraska by toppling the Tigers. Here's everything you need to know to catch the game.
How to watch Missouri vs. No. 18 Illinois
- Who: Missouri Tiger (10-2) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (8-3)
- When: Monday, Dec. 22 at 7:00 P.M. CT
- Where: Enterprise Center, St. Louis, MO
- TV: FS1
What is the series history between Missouri and Illinois?
Mizzou has just 20 wins to 35 losses against the Fighting Illini, including a close 80-77 defeat in last year's edition of the Braggin' Rights matchup.
What is the ESPN prediction for Missouri vs. Illinois?
ESPN analytics has Illinois heavily favored, giving the Fighting Illini a 69% chance to win. While it's simply a probability model, it's clear that despite an impressive record, the Tigers aren't on the same level as the Illini just yet. Odds from Las Vegas won't be released until Sunday.
The Tigers are already facing an uphill climb in order to make this year's NCAA Tournament after losing to both Kansas and Notre Dame. Bracketologist Joe Lunardi currently has Mizzou missing the tournament completely, but a win against Illinois would put them back on the right track.