Offense meets defense when the No. 21 LSU Tigers (18-4, 8-1 SEC) welcome the Auburn Tigers (16-6, 5-4 SEC) to Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Auburn Tigers vs. LSU Tigers Free Prediction
The last time Auburn played, they defeated the Florida Gators, 76-62. Auburn had a much better turnover percentage (13.5 vs. 23.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.327 (above their season average of 0.210). Chuma Okeke fueled Auburn with 11 points and eight rebounds.
LSU was victorious over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in its last game, 92-88. LSU had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (39.4 vs. 31.3), while Mississippi State had a turnover percentage of 20.6 (above their season average of 16.4). Naz Reid was the game’s top scorer with 29 points on 10-for-17 shooting from the field.
After Auburn won the lone contest against LSU last season, 95-70, these teams will battle for the first time this year. Auburn’s 50.0 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over LSU, who had a mark of 29.4.
Both teams have had a player step their game up over their last five games. Okeke (13 points,6.8 rebounds,1.4 steals) has been stellar for Auburn while Tremont Waters (20 points,5.2 assists,2.8 steals) has contributed greatly to LSU.
Auburn vs. LSU Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Auburn ranks fifth in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while LSU ranks 184th (21.4).
Auburn averages 9.3 steals per game, which ranks eighth in the NCAA. LSU ranks 154th in steals allowed per game (7.0).
LSU averages 4.8 blocks per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. Auburn ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
Auburn ranks 37th in assists per game (15.9) while LSU ranks 122nd (13.8).
LSU averages 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 56th in the NCAA. Auburn ranks 105th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9).
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Auburn’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.6, down from 15.0 for the season.
During their last five games, LSU has scored an average of 86.2 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.4 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
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