The LSU Tigers (10-3) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they square off against the Alabama Crimson Tide (10-3, 1-0 SEC) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, January 8, 2019.
Alabama Crimson Tide at LSU Tigers ATS Prediction
In the Crimson Tide’s last outing, they thoroughly outplayed the Southern University Jaguars, 82-62. The Crimson Tide had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 27.5) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.409). Alabama received a boost from Donta Hall, who was the top scorer from either team with 20 points on 8-for-9 shooting.
The Tigers had no trouble getting past the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in their last matchup, 94-63. The Tigers had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 24.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.364 vs. 0.222). Naz Reid was LSU’s top scorer with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
After the Crimson Tide won both games against the Tigers last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Alabama won 80-65. Alabama had a much better free throw rate (0.327 vs. 0.214). LSU, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (24.3 vs. 14.3).
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Tigers rank 32nd in offensive rebounding percentage (35.7 percent), while Alabama ranks 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.0 percent).
Alabama at LSU Betting Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
LSU ranks seventh in steals per game (10.0) while Alabama ranks 210th (4.4).
The Crimson Tide rank 29th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while the Tigers rank 129th (22.5).
LSU averages 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. Alabama ranks 104th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
The Tigers allow the 31st-fewest assists per game (10.6) while the Crimson Tide rank 32nd (10.7).
Alabama and LSU average 32.3 rebounds allowed per game, which ranks 49th in the nation.
Bettings Trends:
The Crimson Tide’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.8, up from 4.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
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