Kentucky takes on Missouri today to try to become bowl eligible for the first time since 2010. Missouri comes in as 7 point favorite.
For Kentucky to have a chance to get that much needed 6th win, they are going to have to establish the running game. Look for Boom Williams to be huge the Cats today.
Patrick Towles will have a big game for Kentucky, look for him to throw for over 300 yards.
Defensively Dupree and Smith will have their normal games and Josh Forrest will come up big once again.
Here is how the guys from Saturday Down South pick the game.
Kentucky at Mizzou (-7)
Brad: The toughest game of the weekend to pick, I’m going with the program that’s performed better on offense this season. The Wildcats countered Dak Prescott’s top-ranked Bulldogs last week with a high-powered offense of their own led by Patrick Towles, arguably the SEC’s most improved player after nine weeks of the season. Towles was a one-man offensive juggernaut against Mississippi State and has increased his confidence with each additional throw — or carry — this season. Kentucky covers on the road and climbs back into the East race. Kentucky 34, Mizzou 27
Christopher: The Tigers may be the worst 7-2 SEC team in years if they win this game. Missouri’s defensive line can win 1-on-1 matchups against the Wildcats. Gary Pinkel’s defense, in fact, has played very well. If Maty Mauk and the passing game return to form, Missouri could win handily. But I think these teams are fairly even with Mizzou’s offense languishing. I’d make Kentucky a field goal underdog on a neutral field. Indiana and Georgia already have won in Columbia, Mo. I’ll take Mizzou to win, but Kentucky covers. Missouri 24, Kentucky 21.
Prediction: Kentucky at Missouri Kentucky 34 Missouri 24 Boom Williams will have a big game for UK.
— Chad Pugh (@ChadPugh_NOB) November 1, 2014
