The Georgia Bulldogs (10-14, 1-10 SEC) and the 19th-ranked LSU Tigers (20-4, 10-1 SEC) battle at Stegeman Coliseum. The Bulldogs look to snap their five-game losing streak. The game will air on SEC Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
LSU Tigers vs. Georgia Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Bulldogs were beaten by the Texas A&M Aggies, 73-56, while the Tigers edged the fifth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats, 73-71.
LSU played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous free throw rate of 0.339 (above their season average of 0.302) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.482 (below their season average of 0.528). Kentucky had marks of 0.267 and 0.458, respectively, for those same stats. Georgia, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.289). Georgia was led by Nicolas Claxton, who put up 18 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Tremont Waters had a good outing for LSU, contributing 15 points and five assists.
In their first matchup this year, Waters led the Tigers to a 92-82 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. The Tigers’ 9.2 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bulldogs, who had a mark of 21.0.
It might be an error-filled game for the Georgia offense. Georgia ranks 337th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 23.0 percent), while the gambling defense of LSU forces the 42nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (22.1 percent). Also, the Tigers, who rank 15th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.9 percent), will face off against the Bulldogs, who rank 264th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.9 percent).
LSU Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs ATS Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – LSU, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- LSU ranks fifth in steals per game (9.7) while Georgia ranks 188th in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- The Tigers rank 179th in three pointers attempted per game (21.7) while the Bulldogs rank 195th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- The Tigers rank 45th in rebounds per game (38.2) while the Bulldogs rank 157th in rebounds allowed per game (35.2).
- LSU averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 32nd in the country. Georgia ranks 110th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 81.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 76.8 points per game (3.5 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 12.8, up from 1.3 for the season.
