Missouri vs. Murray State Spread, Line, Odds and Betting Preview | August 29

The Murray State Racers play on Thursday at 8:00 p.m. ET at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field versus the Missouri Tigers.

The Tigers are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -50) versus the Racers. The over/under for this matchup is 60.5 points.

Below you can find our preview for this season, and find all of our betting picks here, too!

Betting Odds

Missouri -50 vs. Murray State

Bet $20, Payout $38.02

Missouri vs. Murray State Betting Odds

  • Spread favorite: Tigers (-50)
  • Moneyline: Tigers (-10000), Racers (+1700)
  • Total: 60.5 points
  • TV Channel: SECN
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Missouri vs. Murray State Betting Stats and Info

  • Missouri won nine games against the spread last season, failing to cover three times.
  • Missouri games went over the point total seven out of 12 times last season.
  • Murray State compiled a 5-1-0 ATS record last year.
  • Murray State games did not hit the over once last year.

Missouri vs. Murray State Key Players

Missouri Tigers

  • Last season Brady Cook totaled 3,317 passing yards (255.2 per game) while going 244-for-369 (66.1%) and throwing for 21 touchdowns with six interceptions. He tacked on 319 rushing yards on 113 carries with eight touchdowns, averaging 24.5 yards per game.
  • Cody Schrader took 276 carries for 1,617 rushing yards a season ago (124.4 per game) and scored 14 touchdowns.
  • Luther Burden III hauled in 86 passes for 1,212 yards last year while scoring nine touchdowns. He was targeted 124 times, and averaged 93.2 receiving yards.
  • Theo Wease chipped in with 49 grabs for 682 yards and six touchdowns.
  • Mookie Cooper caught 36 passes on 47 targets for 447 yards, averaging 34.4 yards per game.
  • Darius Robinson put together an impressive stat line of 8.5 sacks, 10 TFL and 30 tackles last year.
  • In last year’s campaign, Joseph Charleston collected 57 tackles.
  • Last season, Kris Abrams-Draine grabbed four interceptions and added 42 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.

Murray State Racers

  • DJ Williams collected 1,529 passing yards (139 per game) with a 57.9% completion percentage last season (146-for-252), throwing for 11 touchdowns with nine interceptions. He added 167 rushing yards on 86 carries.
  • Jawaun Northington picked up 380 rushing yards (34.5 per game) and scored two touchdowns.
  • Last season Cortezz Jones ran for 323 yards on 71 carries (29.4 yards per game), with three rushing touchdowns.
  • Last year Cole Rusk hauled in 39 passes for 507 yards (46.1 per game) with six touchdowns.
  • Michael Fox tacked on 354 yards on 30 catches and one touchdown. He was targeted 24 times, and averaged 32.2 receiving yards last year.
  • Taylor Shields caught 27 passes on 24 targets for 338 yards and five touchdowns, averaging 30.7 receiving yards per game.
  • Last season Sam Williams totaled two sacks, 42 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
  • Nick Walker’s 2023 campaign saw him total 13 tackles, one TFL, and one sack.
  • Zayteak McGhee picked off two passes while adding nine tackles and two passes defended a season ago.