Overview of the game
The No. 13 LSU Tigers (15-2) and Alabama Crimson Tide (11-6) prepare to battle on Wednesday night.
Last games records
LSU will search to bounce back from their loss on Saturday against Arkansas. The Tigers were upset in the game and now have two losses on the season.
Alabama comes into Wednesday having lost three consecutive games. They last played on Saturday when they were beaten by Mississippi State by a final score of 78-76.
Matchup Information
Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 P.M. EST on Wednesday, January 19th, at the Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
LSU at Alabama Betting Analysis
LSU Tigers Betting Analysis
The Tigers endured a painful loss at home against Arkansas this past weekend.
LSU labored at the end of the game with a number of turnovers and missed shots, while Arkansas went on a 17-2 run to close out the contest.
The Tigers shot just 38.2 percent from the field and 26.3 percent from deep. They were also able to produce just 11 assists in comparison to their 16 turnovers in the loss.
Eric Gaines led the way in scoring for the Tigers with 14 points, six rebounds, four steals, and four assists. Tari Eason and Alex Fudge both contributed 13 points as well.
This was an out-of-character result without question for the Tigers. Their resilience will be tested moving forward as they hope to rebound and jump back in the win column in Tuscaloosa on Wednesday night.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Analysis
Alabama’s strong start to the season is beginning to fade in the rearview mirror as they are in the midst of a three-game losing streak and now find themselves ranked outside the top 25.
To make matters worse, Alabama dropped an excruciatingly tough game against Mississippi State their last time out. The Crimson Tide lost 78-76 in a game they would tell you they should have won.
Alabama labored on offense with a 39 percent field goal percentage and a three-point percentage of just under 28 percent. They topped off those underwhelming marks with 15 turnovers as well. The sloppy performance ultimately led to the heartbreaking loss.
But the Crimson Tide also performed poorly on the boards. They were out-rebounded 43-32 overall and 18-13 on the offensive glass. It seemed as if nothing was breaking their way throughout the game.
But even with the overall sloppy play, Alabama almost pulled out the victory. It has to be somewhat enlightening that they remained competitive in the game despite struggling throughout.
But the Crimson Tide need to find a way to win soon. They are quickly trending in the wrong direction.
Team Updates
Alabama started off the season well but have lost three games in a row and now find themselves with six losses on the season.
LSU has a lot on the line this week with matchups against Alabama and Tennessee, two teams more than capable of causing havoc for the Tigers.
- LSU is 13-4 ATS this year.
- The Tigers are 1-0 ATS following a loss.
- They are 2-1 ATS away from home.
- LSU is 1-1 ATS as an underdog.
- Alabama is 7-10 ATS this season.
- The Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS following a loss.
- They are 1-3 ATS when facing ranked opponents.
- Alabama is 3-5 ATS at home.
LSU Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
Alabama is a slight favorite at home, according to the majority of sportsbooks. But this game could truly go either way. However, the Crimson Tide have produced an impressive 7-1 record in front of their home fans.
They will be fired up for this game as they look to snap their three-game skid as well. LSU is likely still in shock after getting upset by Arkansas on Saturday.
So while this is either side’s game for the taking, I believe the ball is in Alabama’s court. If they shoot with a bit more efficiency and narrow the rebounding battle, the Crimson Tide should walk away with the victory in this matchup.
LSU Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Prediction
Bet on the Alabama Crimson Tide!
How to Bet on LSU Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide
Taking LSU as an underdog is tempting since they have been the better team this season. But they have some holes which are concerning, and Alabama is a difficult team to beat at home.
Rolling with Alabama at anywhere from -3 to -5 should lead to a nice payday for bettors.
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