LSU Tigers at Auburn Tigers Betting Prediction 02/08/20

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It will be a showdown between two outstanding offenses when the 11th-ranked Auburn Tigers (20-2, 7-2 SEC) challenge the 18th-ranked LSU Tigers (17-5, 8-1 SEC) at Auburn Arena. The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020, and will air on ESPN.

LSU Tigers at Auburn Tigers Betting Odds

In their last game, Auburn edged the Arkansas Razorbacks, 79-76, while LSU was beaten by the Vanderbilt Commodores, 99-90.

Auburn played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 35.0) and a free throw rate of 0.368 (above their season average of 0.299). Arkansas had marks of 17.1 and 0.271, respectively, for those same stats. LSU, meanwhile, held Vanderbilt to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 26.5). Samir Doughty played well for Auburn, recording 23 points. Meanwhile, Emmitt Williams played a pivotal role for LSU with 24 points and 11 rebounds.

LSU won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 83-78. LSU had 23 offensive rebounds and 48 total rebounds, while Auburn had seven and 35, respectively. This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.

LSU’s Trendon Watford has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 14 points,9.2 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Doughty has averaged 15 points during that same time frame for Auburn.

LSU at Auburn Odds Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Auburn averages 26.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 39th in the NCAA. LSU ranks 265th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
  • LSU averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 117th in the NCAA. Auburn ranks 152nd in steals allowed per game (7.0).
  • Auburn ranks 16th in blocks per game (5.2) while LSU ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.8).
  • LSU ranks 19th in rebounds per game (40.3) while Auburn ranks 148th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
  • Auburn ranks 29th in assists allowed per game (10.5) while LSU ranks 125th (12.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, Auburn has scored an average of 79.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
  • LSU’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 9.3 for the season.