It will be a contest between two phenomenal offenses when the 21st-ranked LSU Tigers (18-4, 8-1 SEC) square off with the Auburn Tigers (16-6, 5-4 SEC) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Auburn Tigers vs. LSU Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. LSU defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 92-88, while Auburn beat the Florida Gators 76-62.
Auburn played a flawless matchup. They had a turnover percentage of 13.5 (better than their season average of 15.2) and a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.210). For those same stats, Florida recorded marks of 23.5 and 0.240, respectively. LSU, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 31.3). Naz Reid played a key role for LSU with 29 points and nine rebounds. Auburn, meanwhile, was led by Chuma Okeke, who had 11 points and eight rebounds.
Auburn won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 95-70. Auburn’s 50.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over LSU, who had a rate of 29.4. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Auburn’s Okeke has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 13 points,6.8 rebounds,1.4 steals per game. Meanwhile, Tremont Waters has averaged 20 points,5.2 assists,2.8 steals during that same time frame for LSU.
Auburn Tigers at LSU Tigers Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Auburn ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while LSU ranks 184th (21.4).
- Auburn ranks 37th in assists per game (15.9) while LSU ranks 122nd (13.8).
- LSU ranks 56th in rebounds per game (38.0) while Auburn ranks 105th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
- Auburn ranks eighth in steals per game (9.3) while LSU ranks 154th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
- LSU averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Auburn ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- LSU’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, down from 10.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, Auburn has scored an average of 82.6 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (5.7 above their season average).
