The Arkansas Razorbacks (6-5, 3-4 SEC) will conclude the regular season on Saturday against the No. 24 Missouri Tigers (8-3, 4-3 SEC) in the latest edition of the Battle Line Rivalry at Memorial Stadium in Columbia , Missouri.

It’s well-documented that the Razorbacks have never won a game in Columbia, as they have a 0-6 record against the Tigers there. With bowl eligibility already secured and last year’s 34-point loss to the Tigers still fresh in their minds, the Hogs could generate momentum while also playing with a chip on their shoulder on Saturday.

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“We’re playing for the Cup,” Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman said Monday. “We’re playing Missouri. This is a rivalry game for us. They completely beat us last year. That should motivate us. The problem is that many of the children who are on the team and play weren’t there. Even last year you have to find other ways to motivate. It’s a rival.

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Arkansas is a 3-point underdog to the Tigers, according to BetSaracen odds. Here’s how the HawgBeat staff predicts Saturday’s game, which will be broadcast live on SEC Network:

With expected winter weather, a Missouri team that underperformed, and an Arkansas team that really has nothing to lose, this could be the perfect spot for a Razorback win. How many Hog fans do you realistically think are picking their team to win this game? Not much.

It’s been a one-sided rivalry for too long, but it’s going to take some extra effort on the Arkansas side to change that. We’ll see if they have what it takes to play with enough passion, but I don’t think that will happen. If that’s the case, let’s hope the bowl destination becomes much more attractive.

Missouri 19, Arkansas 17

This Arkansas team hasn’t looked “good” in all phases of the game since the game against Mississippi State, and we all know the Bulldogs weren’t much competition.

For the Hogs to overcome the terrible losing streak in Columbia, Missouri, they MUST play well offensively, defensively and on special teams to have a chance.

Similar to the Texas A&M series, I’m just not picking it until Arkansas figures out how to beat the Fayetteville Tigers.

It’s close until the fourth quarter, but the Razorbacks lose heartbreakingly on a two-point conversion.

Missouri 29, Arkansas 28

The Razorbacks were unlucky when they played in Columbia, but they will have to buck that trend in this year’s edition of the Battle Line Rivalry. Artificial rivalry or not, this is a trophy game and the Hogs have always had problems with the Tigers.

Missouri is in first place in this matchup, but is definitely a beatable team. It just depends on what type of Arkansas team shows up to play. Will they give up, as they have done several times this season? Or are they locked in and ready to prove that they actually care about this game?

I predicted the result correctly last weekend, so we’ll see if I can do it again. Arkansas wins in a close, low-scoring game.

Arkansas 21, Missouri 17

Missouri has outclassed Arkansas in this game for a decade now, and unfortunately for Razorback fans, there isn’t much to suggest that will change this year.

While this Missouri team may not be as talented as last year and the game may be closer than the last meetings between the two programs, I don’t have a lot of confidence in this coaching staff to win a big game to close out the season.

There isn’t much momentum or excitement within the program at all, and Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz has obviously really motivated his team for this game every year he’s been at Missouri. The only good news for Arkansas fans is that the game is not in Fayetteville, as for some reason Pittman teams seem to do better in conference play on the road.

Missouri 28, Arkansas 24

Mason Choate: 7-4 overall, 5-6 ATS

Riley McFerran: 7-4 overall, 6-5 ATS

Daniel Fair: 6-4 overall, 4-6 ATS (Texas game not selected)

Jackson Collier: 7-4 overall, 6-5 ATS

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