LSU Tigers at Texas Longhorns ATS Prediction 01/25/20

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The LSU Tigers (14-4) and the Texas Longhorns (12-6) battle at Frank Erwin Special Events Center. The Tigers will try to prolong their seven-game winning streak. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020, and will air on ESPN.

LSU Tigers at Texas Longhorns Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Longhorns were blown out by the 14th-ranked West Virginia Mountaineers, 97-59, while the Tigers barely escaped the Florida Gators, 84-82.

LSU played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.393 (above their season average of 0.246) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.9 (above their season average of 35.9). Florida was 0.148 and 25.8, respectively, for those same stats. Texas, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (12-16; 75.0 percent). Texas’ Jase Febres played well, putting up 18 points. Skylar Mays, meanwhile played a key role for LSU with 18 points and seven assists.

Texas could have difficulty getting to the foul line in this meeting. The Longhorns rank 351st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.139, while LSU ranks 42nd in FTA rate allowed (0.173). Furthermore, the Tigers, who rank 13th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.3 percent), will go head-to-head against the Longhorns, who rank 326th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.1 percent).

LSU at Texas ATS Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – LSU, ATS Winner – LSU, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Texas ranks fourth in three pointers allowed per game (15.2) while LSU ranks 249th (25.2).
  • The Longhorns are 21st in the NCAA with 2.4 blocks allowed per game while the Tigers are 42nd with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Tigers rank 27th in rebounds per game (40.1) while the Longhorns rank 241st (33.2).
  • Texas ranks 18th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while LSU ranks 134th (12.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Longhorns have been outscored by an average of 6.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Texas has defeated opponents by an average of 2.9 points.
  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (6.0 above their season average).