The LSU Tigers (10-3) welcome the Alabama Crimson Tide (10-3, 1-0 SEC) to Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers will try to extend their five-game winning streak. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Alabama Crimson Tide at LSU Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Southeastern Louisiana Lions 94-63, while the Crimson Tide beat the Southern University Jaguars 82-62.
Alabama dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 44.4 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.573. For those same stats, Southern University was 27.5 and 0.409, respectively. Meanwhile, LSU played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.2 and a free throw rate of 0.364. For those same stats, Southeastern Louisiana recorded marks of 24.3 and 0.222, respectively. LSU was led by Naz Reid, who recorded 17 points and six rebounds. Donta Hall, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Alabama with 20 points and five rebounds.
The Crimson Tide dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent game, Alabama won 80-65. Alabama’s 0.327 free throw rate was their biggest strength over LSU, who had a rate of 0.214. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the NCAA’s top rebounding teams square off. The Tigers currently rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 percent), while Alabama ranks 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent).
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. LSU Tigers Betting Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- LSU ranks seventh in steals per game (10.0) while Alabama ranks 210th (4.4).
- The Tigers rank 31st in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Crimson Tide rank 32nd (10.7).
- Alabama and LSU rank 49th in rebounds allows per game (32.3).
- The Crimson Tide rank 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Tigers rank 129th (22.5).
- LSU ranks 23rd in blocks per game (5.0) while Alabama ranks 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (1.6 below their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 10.7 for the season.
