The 19th-ranked LSU Tigers (17-3, 7-0 SEC) welcome the Arkansas Razorbacks (12-8, 3-4 SEC) to Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The Tigers will attempt to prolong their 10-game winning streak. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Arkansas Razorbacks at LSU Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Texas A&M Aggies 72-57, while the Razorbacks beat the Georgia Bulldogs 70-60.
Arkansas played a nearly flawless game. They had a fantastically low turnover percentage of 5.4 (better than their season average of 16.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.451 (below their season average of 0.510). Georgia put up marks of 17.1 and 0.346, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, LSU dominated nearly every stat category in their game. They had a turnover percentage of 13.5 (better than their season average of 16.6) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.7 (above their season average of 35.1). For those same stats, Texas A&M had marks of 20.0 and 36.8, respectively. LSU was lifted by Tremont Waters, who finished with 36 points and seven rebounds. Mason Jones, meanwhile led the way for Arkansas, putting up 23 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Naz Reid led the Tigers to a 94-88 victory. He put up 27 points and seven rebounds. The Tigers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Razorbacks. LSU had a rate of 37.5, while Arkansas posted a mark of 31.4.
Expect LSU to own the offensive glass in this contest. The Tigers are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 20th in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.8 percent. Meanwhile, Arkansas ranks 324th in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 67.2 percent.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. LSU Tigers Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- LSU averages 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 67th in the nation. Arkansas ranks 264th in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
- The Razorbacks rank 24th in assists per game (16.6) while the Tigers rank 110th (14.1).
- LSU blocks 5.0 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 17th in the NCAA. Arkansas ranks 57th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
- The Razorbacks rank 23rd in steals per game (8.3) while the Tigers rank 140th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
- LSU ranks 126th in three pointers allowed per game (22.1) while Arkansas ranks 227th (25.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Razorbacks have been outscored by an average of 3.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Arkansas has defeated opponents by an average of 5.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 84.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.0 points per game (0.6 below their season average).
