The No. 19 LSU Tigers (17-3, 7-0 SEC) will attempt to lengthen their 10-game winning streak against the Arkansas Razorbacks (12-8, 3-4 SEC) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game will air on SEC Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. LSU Tigers Free Prediction
In the Razorbacks’ last game, they defeated the Georgia Bulldogs, 70-60. The Razorbacks had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 5.4 (better than their season average of 16.4) and held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.346 (below their season average of 0.529). Arkansas rallied around Mason Jones, who was the game’s leading scorer with 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
The Tigers beat the Texas A&M Aggies in their last contest, 72-57. The Tigers forced 16 turnovers and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 45.7 (above their season average of 35.1). Tremont Waters was the top scorer from either team with 36 points on 11-for-18 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Naz Reid had 27 points and seven rebounds in the first matchup, in which the Tigers beat the Razorbacks 94-88. The Tigers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 31.4) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.594 vs. 0.538).
The offensive glass could be a major edge for LSU in this matchup. The Tigers rank 20th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.8 percent), while Arkansas ranks 324th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.2 percent).
Arkansas at LSU Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – Arkansas, O/U – Under
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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 average 8.3 steals per game, which ranks 23rd in the nation. 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).
The Razorbacks rank 24th in assists per game (16.6) while the Tigers rank 110th (14.1).
LSU averages 5.0 blocks per game, which is ranked 17th in the country. Arkansas ranks 57th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
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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).
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