Alabama Crimson Tide (16-7) vs. LSU Tigers (12-10)
February 10, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: LSU Tigers +6.5; Over/Under: +165.5
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The Alabama Crimson Tide and LSU Tigers face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Alabama vs LSU prediction.
Alabama Defense Looks to Bounce Back
Alabama faced off against Auburn in the last game and the defense was awful. Alabama’s offense scored 81 points, but the defense gave up 99 points and that led to the defeat. Alabama scored 81 points but they shot only 37.3 percent from the field. Alabama is averaging 89.5 points while their defense is giving up 76.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 3rd in the league but the defense is ranked 295th. Mark Sears is averaging 20.3 points while shooting 52.3 percent from the field and 44.4 percent from behind the three point line.
LSU Defense Coming off Another Bad Game
LSU faced off against Tennessee in the last game, and it was a blowout loss. LSU scored 68 points while the defense gave up 88 points. LSU allowed Tennessee to shoot 55.4 percent from the field and they can’t let that happen to you. LSU on the season is averaging 77.1 points while their defense is giving up 72.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 96th but the defense is clearly an issue. Jordan Wright is averaging 15.2 points while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from behind the three point line.
Alabama vs LSU Betting Prediction
Alabama is going to bounce back in a big way here. LSU in the last game gave up 88 points and they are going to really struggle to defend here. Alabama is averaging 89.5 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. LSU Is going to struggle to keep up and that will be the difference here as Alabama is going to get the job done. Back Alabama against the spread here.
