LSU Tigers (12-9) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (16-5)
February 7, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Tennessee Volunteers -14.5; Over/Under: +152.5
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The LSU Tigers will play the Tennessee Volunteers in a SEC game on Wednesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee. LSU has lost three of their last four games, while Tennessee has won five of their last six. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the LSU vs Tennessee prediction.
LSU Preview
The LSU Tigers are 12-9 (4-4) this year after they defeated Arkansas by a score of 95-74 in their last game. LSU led 45-30 at the half and they scored 50 points in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 54.7% from the field and made 12 three pointers in the game. LSU had lost their previous three games against Alabama, Georgia, and Texas A&M. The Tigers are scoring 77.5 points per game with 36.2 rebounds per game and 12.5 assists per game, while allowing 72.2 points against per game this year. Jordan Wright is averaging 15.5 points per game, 5.2 rebounds per game, and 2.8 assists per game. LSU is shooting 45.8% from the field, 73% on free throws, and 35.5% on three pointers this season.
Tennessee Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 16-5 (6-2) this season after they defeated Kentucky by a score of 103-92 in their last game. Tennessee led 46-42 at the half and they scored 57 points in the second half for the win. The Volunteers shot 48.6% from the field and made 12 three pointers in the game. Tennessee lost to South Carolina by a score of 63-59 in the game prior to Kentucky, but they did win the previous four games. The Volunteers are scoring 79.6 points per game with 39.7 rebounds per game and 17 assists per game, while giving up 67.1 points against per game this season. Dalton Knecht is averaging 19.9 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, and 1.8 assists per game. Tennessee is shooting 44.8% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this year.
LSU vs Tennessee Betting Prediction
Tennessee comes into this game after winning five of their last six games and they are coming off of a great road win against Kentucky. The Volunteers are only shooting 44.8% from the field, but their defense has been great, allowing just 67.1 points against per game this season. LSU has been very inconsistent so far this year, but they are coming off of a 21-point win against Arkansas. The Tigers are shooting 45.8% from the field, but they did allow 109 points to Alabama in their last road game. LSU didn’t play great against Alabama in that loss, but they did play Georgia and Texas A&M very close before that. I think the Tigers can keep this game somewhat close and I like them with the points.
