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LSU vs Texas Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Texas (14-7) vs. LSU (12-8)
February 1, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: LSU +1.5; Over/Under: 145
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In this article, we will formulate a LSU vs Texas Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the Pete Maravish Assembly Center. Let’s take a look at LSU Tigers vs Texas Longhorns Pick. 

LSU Keeps Losing

LSU keeps losing and coming into this game they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Alabama they lost 80-73 and in the last game against Auburn they ended up losing 87-74. At halftime they were down 41-29 and they couldn’t bounce back in teh second half. Guard Cam Carter had a strong game putting up 24 points, six rebounds, and two assists. DJ Bailey also put up 13 points, three rebounds, and two assists. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. The last win came back on January 14th and they were able to secure the 78-74.

LSU is averaging 79 points while their defense is giving up 71 points per game. The offense is ranked 74th in the league while the defense is ranked 171st. The offensive rating is 109.9 which is 132nd in the league while the defensive rating is 98.7 which is 74th in the league. Guard Cam Carter has been the top player all season for this team, and he’s averaging 17.9 points while shooting 45 percent from the field and 40.2 percent from behind the three-point line. Jordan Sears is also having a strong season and he’s averaging 14 points per game. 


Why LSU Will Cover Against Texas

The home team has won each of Texas’ last four games.

Texas has lost each of its last three road day games against Conference opponents.

LSU has won the first half in three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Texas Has Been Inconsistent

Texas has been inconsistent and that has been one of the biggest issues for this team. Two games ago against Texas A&M they lost 70-69 and in the last game against Ole Miss they ended up losing 72-69. At halftime against Ole Miss they were up 38-34 but in the second half they didn’t play well enough and that led to the three point defeat. Guard Tre Johnson has put up 22 points, three assists, and two rebounds. Texas shot 40.6 percent from the field and 22.7 percent from behind the three point line. 

Texas is averaging 78.4 points while their defense is giving up 66.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 86h in the league while the defense is ranked 51st in the league. The offensive rating is 116, which is 39th in the league, while the defensive rating is 98.4, which is 66th in the league. Tre Johnson is averaging 19 points while shooting 44 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from behind the three point line. 

LSU vs Texas Prediction

Texas is averaging 78.4 points per game but I believe they are going to play down to the LSU team. LSU is averaging 79 points per game and they are going to find success here. LSU’s defense is giving up 71 points and although the defense might not dominate here, it’s going to be the offense that is going to run up the score here. Texas won’t have any answer. Back LSU against the spread. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: LSU +1.5

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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