It will be a clash between two sensational offenses when the 13th-ranked LSU Tigers (21-5, 11-2 SEC) square off against the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (24-2, 12-1 SEC) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game can be seen on ESPN at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Tennessee Volunteers at LSU Tigers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers fell to the Florida Gators, 82-77, while the Volunteers beat the Vanderbilt Commodores, 58-46.
Tennessee played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.107 (below their season average of 0.276) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 26.5 (below their season average of 31.8). Vanderbilt had marks of 0.054 and 20.5, respectively, for those same stats. LSU, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.254 vs. 0.169). LSU was led by Naz Reid, who recorded 16 points and 15 rebounds. Meanwhile, Grant Williams fueled Tennessee with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
The Volunteers won the only contest between these two teams last season, 84-61. The Volunteers’ 29.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Tigers, who had a rate of 18.9. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. LSU ranks 22nd in offensive efficiency and Tennessee ranks 48th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Volunteers commit the 22nd-fewest errors in the NCAA (turnover percentage of 16.0 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of the Tigers causes the 46th-most (opponents’ turnover percentage of 21.9 percent).
Tennessee Volunteers at LSU Tigers Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- LSU ranks fifth in steals per game (9.4) while Tennessee ranks 150th (5.8).
- The Tigers average 37.8 rebounds per game, which ranks 57th in the NCAA. The Volunteers rank 121st in rebounds allowed per game (34.1).
- Tennessee blocks 5.6 opponent shots per game, which is ranked fifth in the nation. LSU ranks 56th in blocks allowed per game (2.8).
- The Volunteers rank fourth in assists per game (19.4) while the Tigers rank 139th (13.5).
- LSU ranks 187th in three pointers attempted per game (21.3) while Tennessee ranks 258th (18.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 81.6 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (5.8 above their season average).
- The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 16.3 for the season.
