Big 12 rivals meet in Lawrence

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01/15/2007 - Lawrence, KS (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The sixth-ranked Kansas Jayhawks hope to add another win to their already impressive record as they host the struggling Missouri Tigers in Big 12 Conference action.

Missouri is still in search of its first Big 12 win, as the squad has suffered three straight defeats since the start of conference play. On Saturday, the Tigers dropped an 85-81 decision to Kansas State at home, and they have lost both of their true road games entering tonight's clash.

Kansas is riding a nine-game win streak that includes back-to-back victories since the start of league play. The Jayhawks blasted an outstanding Oklahoma State team by 30 points last week before recording a thrilling 68-64 overtime triumph over Iowa State on Saturday.

Kansas owns a 162-93 advantage in the all-time series with Missouri, and the teams split a pair of meetings last season.

Marshall Brown racked up 28 points on 9-of-13 shooting from Missouri, but that effort was not good enough to help the squad avoid defeat at the hands of the Kansas State Wildcats. Jason Horton added 13 points for the Tigers, who got 10 points from Leo Lyons. Without question, the most obvious factor that led to defeat was a 41-17 rebounding disadvantage, including a 13-2 deficit on the offensive glass. Missouri also suffered a 37-23 deficit in points from the foul line, overshadowing the fact that the Tigers forced 24 turnovers. Through 15 games, Missouri is averaging 78.7 ppg on the strength of the team's 40.8 percent shooting from three-point range. Defensively, the club is limiting foes to 67.8 ppg. Although he wasn't much of a factor against K-State, Stefhon Hannah leads the Tigers with 16.0 ppg, 72 assists and 54 steals.

Through 17 games, Kansas is scoring 77.1 ppg on 48.6 percent shooting from the floor, and the club is yielding only 58.1 ppg on 36.9 percent efficiency from the field. The Jayhawks have forced more than 300 turnovers and are outrebounding foes by 7.4 rpg. Four players are averaging double figures in scoring for KU, and Brandon Rush leads the group with 13.5 ppg. Mario Chalmers adds 12.3 ppg, while Darrell Arthur (11.8 ppg) and Julian Wright (11.4 ppg) bring balance to the lineup. Kansas played outstanding defense against Iowa State on Saturday, limiting the Cyclones to 37.1 percent shooting from the floor. Sasha Kaun, the team's center, came through with 13 points in the victory. Rush added 12 points, but he only shot 4-of-14 from the floor. A 52-36 rebounding advantage helped the Jayhawks win the contest.

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Rudy - was quite good singing "Free Ride" to start off.  Randy was not impressed though.  Paula thought he started off fantastic.  "Never had anyone stop off so lively" said Paula but Simon (who does not like Rudy) does not feel he has a distinct voice and was not impressed either. 

Brandon was a little pitchy according to Randy and Paula agreed.  Simon said he was a good singer but the song was "too safe" and he needs to make an impact.  He was listed at +1200 odds or $1200 paid out on a $100 bet should he win the competition. 

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