Alabama Crimson Tide Favored to Dominate LSU in College Basketball Showdown

Game outlook

This article highlights an upcoming college basketball game between LSU and Alabama, taking place at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. It mentions that this is the first matchup between the two teams this season. The article also notes that Alabama has had a strong record against LSU in recent years, winning seven out of the last eight games. The Crimson Tide are currently favored to win by 12.5 points, with the total set at 166.0. The article mentions that Alabama opened as a 12-point favorite, but the current line has shifted to Alabama being favored by 13 points.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +563 | Crimson Tide -855

Spread: Tigers +13 (-110) | Crimson Tide -13 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 161.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Alabama will win straight-up is 90%.

LSU Tigers

LSU Tigers had a close loss to Georgia with a score of 68-66. This brings the Tigers' overall record to 11-8 and their ATS record to 8-11-0. On the road, they have a record of 1-3 and an ATS record of 2-2-0. In terms of conference play, they have a record of 3-3. In the Bart Torvik rankings, LSU is ranked 84th, while they are ranked 81st in the KenPom rankings. During the game, Georgia had a two-point advantage at halftime, which they were able to maintain till the end for the victory. LSU struggled in the first half, hitting only 37.5% of their shots, and finished with a shooting percentage of 38.6% overall. However, throughout the season, LSU has been a solid shooting team, hitting 45.3% of their shots overall, ranking 144th. In this particular game, LSU only went to the free-throw line 14 times, which is lower than their season average of 21.9 attempts per game, placing them 74th overall in the NCAA. Jalen Cook had a strong performance, scoring 21 points off 8-17 shooting, followed by Jordan Wright with 18 points. Wright is currently leading the team with an average of 15.9 points per game, while Cook is close behind with an average of 15.6 points per game. In terms of statistical rankings, LSU is 125th in points per 100 possessions (109.9) and 53rd in points allowed per 100 possessions (100.2). Looking at their overall performance this season, LSU has a power ranking of 185 and is ranked 118th in offense, scoring an average of 76.61 points per game. Defensively, they are ranked 136th, allowing an average of 70.28 points per game. Offensively, the Tigers have been hitting 45.97% of their field goals (ranked 120th), 72.11% of their free throws (ranked 153rd), and 33.84% of their three-pointers (ranked 192nd in the NCAA). In terms of rebounding, they average 36.78 rebounds per game (ranked 146th) and have an average of 12.28 offensive assists and COUNT. THE. BASKET. 📺 SEC Network | @thetraehannibal pic.twitter.com/B7pYfm6LCV