An eight-game road winning streak is on the line for the 13th-ranked LSU Tigers (23-5, 13-2 SEC) when they clash against the Alabama Crimson Tide (17-11, 8-7 SEC) at Coleman Coliseum. The game will air on ESPN at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
LSU Tigers vs. Alabama Crimson Tide ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Crimson Tide defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 68-62, while the Tigers beat the Texas A&M Aggies 66-55.
LSU dominated every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 15.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 35.6 (below their season average of 37.1). For those same stats, Texas A&M recorded marks of 15.0 and 27.9, respectively. Meanwhile, Alabama’s 0.482 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over South Carolina, who had a mark of 0.338. The Crimson Tide’s mark was below their season average of 0.513, while the Gamecocks’ was below their season average of 0.493. Alabama’s Donta Hall played well, recording 15 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, LSU rallied around Naz Reid, who recorded 18 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Kavell Bigby-Williams led the Tigers to an 88-79 victory. He notched a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds. LSU’s 0.579 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Alabama, who had a mark of 0.460.
This has potential to be an error-filled game for the offense of Alabama. Alabama ranks 227th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 19.4 percent), while the gambling defense of LSU forces the 48th-most turnovers in the nation (21.6 percent).
LSU at Alabama ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- LSU ranks sixth in steals per game (9.4) while Alabama ranks 227th (4.5).
- The Tigers average 38.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 44th in the country. The Crimson Tide rank 102nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.8).
- Alabama is 41st in the NCAA with 11.2 assists allowed per game while LSU is 51st with 11.5 assists allowed per game.
- The Tigers rank 35th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Crimson Tide rank 167th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
- Alabama ranks 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while LSU ranks 156th (22.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 8.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (11.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.5 below their season average).
