LSU vs Arkansas Prediction 2/10/26 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a LSU vs Arkansas prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, February 10th at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

LSU Tigers Betting Preview

The LSU Tigers are 14-9 (2-8) this season after they lost to Georgia by a score of 83-71 in their last game. LSU trailed 42-37 at halftime and they allowed 41 points in the second half in the loss. The Tigers shot 42% from the field, 22% on three pointers, and 83% on free throws in the game. Max Mackinnon led LSU with 26 points and five rebounds, while Marquel Sutton added 14 points and five rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, LSU defeated South Carolina by a score of 92-87, but lost to Mississippi State by a score of 80-66 before that. The Tigers have scored 82.3 points per game with 37.1 rebounds and 14.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.7 points against per game this season. Max Mackinnon is averaging 15.1 points and 2.6 assists per game, while Mike Nwoko is averaging 13.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Tigers. LSU is shooting 48.5% from the field, 77.1% on free throws, and 32.8% on three pointers this season. 

Arkansas Razorbacks Betting Preview

The Arkansas Razorbacks are 17-6 (7-3) this year after they defeated Mississippi State by a score of 88-68 in their last game. Arkansas led 43-30 at halftime and they added 45 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Razorbacks shot 52% from the field, 36% on three pointers, and 67% on free throws in the game. Darius Acuff Jr led Arkansas with 24 points and eight assists, while Trevon Brazile added 19 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Arkansas lost to Kentucky by a score of 85-77, but did beat Oklahoma by a score of 83-79 before that. The Razorbacks have scored 88.7 points per game with 36.3 rebounds and 17.5 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.2 points against per game this season. Darius Acuff Jr is averaging 20.5 points and 6.3 assists per game, while Meleek Thomas is averaging 15.0 points and 3.4 rebounds per game for the Razorbacks. Arkansas is shooting 49.9% from the field, 74.0% on free throws, and 37.4% on three pointers this year. 

Why the LSU Tigers will win

• Arkansas has lost each of its last six games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• LSU has won each of its last four night games against Arkansas at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
• LSU has won the first half in four of its last five home games against Arkansas.

Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win

• LSU has lost each of its last 14 games against AP-ranked opponents.
• Arkansas has won each of its last eight February games as an AP-ranked team.
• Arkansas has won the first half in seven of its last eight February games as an AP-ranked team.

Total Points Facts

• Each of LSU’s last 16 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 161 or fewer points.
• Each of Arkansas’ last eight night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 162+ points.

LSU vs Arkansas Prediction 

LSU comes into this matchup with a 2-8 record in SEC play and they have allowed at least 80 points in four straight games. The Tigers are shooting 49% from the field, but their defense has been terrible. Arkansas is 7-3 in conference play and they are shooting 50% from the field. The Razorbacks have scored 83+ points in four of their last five games and they should have no issue getting into the 80’s once again here. The Razorbacks also struggle on defense, but their offense is much more consistent. Take Arkansas to cover on the road.