LSU vs Arkansas Prediction 1/14/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Arkansas (11-5) vs. LSU (11-5)
January 14, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: LSU +2; Over/Under: 148
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The Arkansas Razorbacks and LSU Tigers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Here’s an LSU vs Arkansas Prediction. This article will include an LSU vs Arkansas Pick.
Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks lost to Florida and Ole Miss, and they play Missouri, Georgia, and Oklahoma next. The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 78.4 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 40.8 percent shooting. Adou Thiero is averaging 16.9 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Boogie Fland is averaging 15.5 points and 5.8 assists. DJ Wagner is the third double-digit scorer and Johnell Davis is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The Arkansas Razorbacks are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.8 percent from the free throw line. The Arkansas Razorbacks are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.7 rebounds per game.
LSU Tigers Betting Preview
The LSU Tigers lost to Missouri and Ole Miss, and they play Texas A&M, Alabama, and Auburn next. The LSU Tigers are averaging 81.3 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.5 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Cam Carter is averaging 17.1 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Jordan Sears is averaging 13.8 points and 3.6 rebounds. Jalen Reed is the third double-digit scorer and Vyctorius Miller is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The LSU Tigers are shooting 32 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The LSU Tigers are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.9 rebounds per game.
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- LSU has won each of its last six night games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
- Arkansas has lost each of its last five games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Arkansas has lost the first half in each of its last four games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won each of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- LSU has lost each of its last four games against the Southeastern Conference.
- LSU has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 night games against the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of LSU’s last six home games has produced a total of 151+ points.
- Each of Arkansas’ last four games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- LSU ranks T25th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.1).
- LSU ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (39.2%).
- Arkansas ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.0).
- Arkansas ranks T23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.6).
LSU vs Arkansas Injury Report
The Arkansas Razorbacks don’t have a player listed on their injury report. The LSU Tigers will be without Tyrell Ward and Jalen Reed, while Vyctorius Miller is questionable with an undisclosed injury.
LSU vs Arkansas Prediction
The Arkansas Razorbacks are probably the more talented team, but this line is a bit confusing. Arkansas and LSU are very similar in that they have explosive offenses and above-average defenses. The difference is LSU has seen nine of its 11 wins come at home. Arkansas is also 4-11-1 ATS on the season, which includes a 2-8 ATS record in its last 10 games. It’s hard to back Arkansas with its inability to cash tickets, and LSU plays its best ball at home. These are two similar teams, and LSU should have its chance to win outright. Give me the Tigers and the free bucket.
