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Missouri basketball vs Mississippi State: Scouting report, prediction for SEC Tournament game
Watch Missouri basketball coach Dennis Gates preview SEC Tournament
Missouri basketball coach Dennis Gates said he believes the upcoming SEC Tournament will be “the greatest conference tournament of all time.”
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The opponent is set.
Missouri basketball will begin its postseason as the 7-seed in the second round of the SEC Tournament, and now knows its opening matchup at Bridgestone Arena in Music City — 10-seed Mississippi State, which beat 15-seeded LSU 91-63 on Wednesday night.
Mizzou (21-10) fared well in its regular-season matchup against Mississippi State, beating the Bulldogs by 27 points on Feb. 1 in Starkville, Mississippi. But coach Dennis Gates’ Tigers will need to overcome a recent slump to make sure their stay in Nashville lasts longer than one night.
Missouri lost three straight games to close the regular season and has only won once in its past five matchups.
The Bulldogs (21-11) entered the postseason in extremely similar form, losing four of five before beating LSU in the first round of the conference tournament.
Ahead of Thursday’s game at Bridgestone Arena, here is what you need to know about the Bulldogs since they last played Mizzou:
What are Mississippi State’s weaknesses leading into Missouri basketball game?
In the final games of the regular season, Mississippi State’s defense may have only have outpaced Mizzou.
According to CBB Analytics, the Bulldogs ranked in the bottom 20% of the country for opponents’ effective field goal percentage (59.4%), defensive rebounding percentage (67.6%), opponent free throw attempt rate (37.4%) and overall defensive rating with 1.258 points allowed per possession. That last number was among the bottom mark of all teams nationally.
Mizzou’s problem is that it ranked in the bottom 2% in each of those categories.
But the Bulldogs — uncharacteristically for a coach Chris Jans defense — have been inefficient at stopping teams from scoring.
What are Mississippi State’s recent strengths?
Here are a couple of stats that will make for rough reading for MU fans: In the final five games to close the regular season, no team in the SEC scored more points off fastbreak opportunities than Mississippi State, and only Alabama and Florida totaled more points in the paint.
In that same timespan, Mizzou ranks in the bottom 1% of the nation for points allowed in the paint per game with 41.6 and is dead last in points allowed from fastbreaks with 15.0 per game.
CBB Analytics had not updated Mississippi State’s stats from its first-round win over LSU at the time of publishing, but the Bulldogs scored 36 points in the paint in their 28-point win. They shot 52.2% from the field in the victory.
Mizzou has had some recent defensive struggles, allowing at least 90 points in four of its past five matchups.
Thursday would be a good day for the Tigers to see some defensive improvement.
Player to watch: Josh Hubbard
Beware the hot hand.
Hubbard put up 26 points in Mississippi State’s win over LSU, making six of his 12 attempts from 3-point range to help the Bulldogs advance. He was named to the All-SEC second-team on Monday and backed that up with a tremendous opening night in the postseason.
Mizzou survived a similar night from the star guard on Feb. 1 in Starkville, where Hubbard had six 3s en route to a 24-point night. Missouri won by 27 points, as Caleb Grill had an equally elite shooting night with a 6-of-11 night from behind the arc.
Score prediction: Missouri 86, Mississippi State 77
Mizzou needs a get-right game, and opportunities don’t come much better than this.
The Tigers still have one of the more efficient offenses in the nation in recent games. With MSU coming off a single night’s rest and owning a defense that’s struggled to stop teams from scoring recently, Missouri should end its slump here and advance to meet Florida in Friday’s quarterfinals.
Mizzou needs to shore up its leaky defense, but if this devolves into a shootout, Gates’ team still has the manpower to progress.
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Where Kansas City-area cities stand on 23-hour alcohol sales during World Cup in Missouri
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A new Missouri law will allow bars and restaurants to operate 24/7 and extend beer and liquor sales hours when FIFA World Cup 26 comes to North America next summer, but political subdivisions — think cities and counties — can opt out of the extended hours.
The Independence City Council unanimously voted Oct. 20 to allow establishments to stay open around the clock, but it opted out of extending hours for beer and liquor sales.
Instead, the usual 1:30 a.m. closing time, when alcohol-by-the-drink sales must end, will remain in place from June 11 to July 19, but other cities plan to let the 23-hour beer and liquor sales go into effect.
Kansas City, Missouri, which allows some bars to remain open until 3 a.m. anyway, plans to allow bars and restaurants to sell booze from 6 a.m. to 5 a.m., as allowed under the new Missouri law, which passed on May 9 and was signed into law July 10.
Liberty, Gladstone and Raymore also have discussed the issue and plan to allow the law to take effect, according to city officials in those municipalities.
“Keeping our local approach aligned with state guidance provides consistency for our residents, businesses and visitors,” the City of Raymore said in a statement. “We’ll work closely with our local establishments and public safety partners to ensure everything runs smoothly and responsibly during this highly anticipated event.”
Licensed businesses in cities that don’t take action to opt out won’t have to jump through additional hoops to take advantage of the round-the-clock operation and 23-hour booze sales changes.
“Licensees are not required to apply to the commission for approval and no special temporary license or permit shall be required of any licensee for the purposes of this temporary extension,” according to House Bill 1041.
It’s up to cities and counties to proactively take action if they want to opt out of 24/7 operations and 23-hour alcohol sales. The law automatically sunsets on July 20, 2026.
The Lee’s Summit City Council will consider an ordinance tonight — Tuesday, Nov. 18 — to opt out, while Belton — where city officials are leaning toward not opting out, a spokesperson told me — will begin discussions about the law next week.
Blue Springs, Grandview and Raytown are aware of the new law and are still discussing whether to opt out or not.
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Missouri Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 winning numbers for Nov. 17, 2025
The Missouri Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 17, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from Nov. 17 drawing
07-33-50-57-66, Powerball: 23, Power Play: 5
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from Nov. 17 drawing
Midday: 0-4-4
Midday Wild: 7
Evening: 7-8-0
Evening Wild: 6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Pick 4 numbers from Nov. 17 drawing
Midday: 4-9-0-7
Midday Wild: 6
Evening: 2-8-7-5
Evening Wild: 4
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash4Life numbers from Nov. 17 drawing
13-16-23-31-37, Cash Ball: 01
Check Cash4Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Nov. 17 drawing
Early Bird: 03
Morning: 05
Matinee: 12
Prime Time: 10
Night Owl: 11
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Show Me Cash numbers from Nov. 17 drawing
03-07-15-22-25
Check Show Me Cash payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from Nov. 17 drawing
11-18-23-59-69, Powerball: 05
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All Missouri Lottery retailers can redeem prizes up to $600. For prizes over $600, winners have the option to submit their claim by mail or in person at one of Missouri Lottery’s regional offices, by appointment only.
To claim by mail, complete a Missouri Lottery winner claim form, sign your winning ticket, and include a copy of your government-issued photo ID along with a completed IRS Form W-9. Ensure your name, address, telephone number and signature are on the back of your ticket. Claims should be mailed to:
Ticket Redemption
Missouri Lottery
P.O. Box 7777
Jefferson City, MO 65102-7777
For in-person claims, visit the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City or one of the regional offices in Kansas City, Springfield or St. Louis. Be sure to call ahead to verify hours and check if an appointment is required.
For additional instructions or to download the claim form, visit the Missouri Lottery prize claim page.
When are the Missouri Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 10 p.m. Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Pick 4: 12:45 p.m. (Midday) and 8:59 p.m. (Evening) daily.
- Cash4Life: 8 p.m. daily.
- Cash Pop: 8 a.m. (Early Bird), 11 a.m. (Late Morning), 3 p.m. (Matinee), 7 p.m. (Prime Time) and 11 p.m. (Night Owl) daily.
- Show Me Cash: 8:59 p.m. daily.
- Lotto: 8:59 p.m. Wednesday and Saturday.
- Powerball Double Play: 9:59 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Missouri editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Missouri sports betting pre-launch offers: Get up to $5,450 in bonus bets at pre-registration
Sports betting in Missouri is set to go live on Monday, Dec. 1, but bettors in the Show Me State can sign up for pre-registration beginning on Monday, Nov. 17. While you can’t actually place a wager until Dec. 1, users can claim exclusive pre-registration offers at a variety of sportsbooks.
The offers, which are listed and detailed below, total $5,450 in bonus bets.
Missouri sports betting pre-registration offers
How to pre-register for Missouri sports betting
- Pick your sportsbook.
- Fill out your login details.
- Verify your identity.
- Claim your bonus.
When will Missouri launch legalized sports betting?
Online and retail sports betting will go live on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Missouri. However, users can pre-register at a variety of sportsbooks so that their accounts are ready to go when the state launches legalized sports betting.
Missouri sports betting: Promo codes, terms & conditions
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. MO Only. New Customer Offer (If applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Please gamble responsibly.
BetMGM Sportsbook Missouri Welcome Bonus
PostBET
Sportsbook Promos T&C’s
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. See BetMGM.com for Terms. 21+ only. MO Only. New Customer Offer (If applicable). Subject to eligibility requirements. Bonus bets are non-withdrawable. Please gamble responsibly.
Promotions Details
Get up to $1,500 Back in Bonus Bets if Your First Bet Doesn’t Win + 100 on pre-registration.
Must be 21+ and physically present in MO. New customers who establish a Missouri Fanatics Sportsbook account (“Account”), opt in and make a deposit of at least $50 by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 30, 2025, are eligible for fifteen (15) No Sweat Bets (one per day for fifteen straight days). Place a cash wager of $1+ on any market with odds of -500 or longer, and if that wager settles as a loss, you are eligible to receive FanCash in the amount of the losing wager, up to $200 per day. See full Promo Terms and FanCash terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app.
| Fanatics Sportsbook Promo Code | NYPOST |
| Fanatics Sportsbook Missouri Welcome Offer | Deposit $50 and get 15 $200 no-sweat bets. |
| Fanatics Missouri Launch Date | Dec. 1 |
| Fanatics Sportsbook T&Cs | Must be 21+ and physically present in MO. New customers who establish a Missouri Fanatics Sportsbook account (“Account”), opt in and make a deposit of at least $50 by 11:59 p.m. ET on November 30, 2025, are eligible for fifteen (15) No Sweat Bets (one per day for fifteen straight days). Place a cash wager of $1+ on any market with odds of -500 or longer, and if that wager settles as a loss, you are eligible to receive FanCash in the amount of the losing wager, up to $200 per day. See full Promo Terms and FanCash terms in the Fanatics Sportsbook app. |
Must be 21+ and physically present in MO. New users only. Must register using eligible promo code and deposit $5 or more by 11:59 PM ET on 11/30/25. Must opt in from My Promos within 30 days of registration. Tokens max. bet amount: $25 per token. Tokens bet max. add’l winnings: $2,500 per token. Tokens expire 30 days after receipt. Tokens not reissued for voided/pushed bets. Bet $5, Get $150 in Bonus Bets If You Win: Min. qualifying bet amount: $5. Min. Odds: -500. First wager after registration must qualify. Awarded as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets that expire 30 days after receipt. Bonus Bet amount not returned for winning bets. See Caesars.com/promos or the Promotions tab on the app for full terms. Void where prohibited. Know When To Stop Before You Start®. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER
Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code
POSTBETMO
Caesars Sportsbook Missouri Welcome Offer
Bet $5, get $150 if your first bet wins and 5x profit boosts.
Caesars Missouri Launch Date
Dec. 1
Caesars Sportsbook T&Cs
Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+. Physically present in Missouri. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers who successfully sign-up will receive $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets on launch day. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after issuance. Stake removed from payout. Ends when DraftKings is permitted to accept sports wagers in MO. Ends 11/30/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms at http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK.
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+ and present in MO.
FanDuel Sportsbook Missouri Welcome Bonus
Bet $5, get $400 in bonus bets.
Sportsbook Promos T&C’s
Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+ and present in MO.
Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+. Physically present in Missouri. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers who successfully sign-up will receive $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets on launch day. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after issuance. Stake removed from payout. Ends when DraftKings is permitted to accept sports wagers in MO. Ends 11/30/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms at http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK.
DraftKings Sportsbook Promo Code
N/A
DraftKings Sportsbook Missouri Welcome Offer
Sign Up Today & Receive $300 in Bonus Bets on Launch Day!
DraftKings Missouri Launch Date
Dec. 1
DraftKings T&Cs
Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 21+. Physically present in Missouri. Eligibility restrictions apply. New customers who successfully sign-up will receive $300 issued as non-withdrawable Bonus Bets on launch day. Bonus Bets expire 7 days (168 hours) after issuance. Stake removed from payout. Ends when DraftKings is permitted to accept sports wagers in MO. Ends 11/30/25 at 11:59 PM ET. Terms at http://sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos. Sponsored by DK.
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog operates. Terms apply. Offer not valid in MD, MI, NY, OH, and PA. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit http://www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).
Underdog Missouri Promo code
NYPOST
Underdog Missouri Welcome Bonus
Play $5, Get $100 in Bonus Entries!
Underdog Promos T&C’s
Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ, MA, and VA) and present in a state where Underdog operates. Terms apply. Offer not valid in MD, MI, NY, OH, and PA. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit http://www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369).
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