LSU vs Arkansas Prediction: Game Insight
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Razorbacks, a key highlight among today’s NCAAB matchups. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on SECN, and it’s hosted by the Razorbacks at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, AR, a venue frequently spotlighted in college basketball news. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Southeastern conference game, reflecting the latest in college basketball odds today, currently have Arkansas as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 156.5 points.
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Tigers’ Strategy Unveiled
LSU heads into this game as a 3.5-point underdog, a position they have found themselves in 4-11 times this season, according to college basketball odds today. The Tigers’ overall record of 16-13, including an 8-8 mark in conference games, keeps them in the conversation in NCAAB matchups.
On the road this season, LSU has struggled with a 4-7 record, and their average scoring margin in these games is -5.3. They have gone 2-1 in their last three road games and 2-3 in their last five, as noted in the latest college basketball news.
As the underdog this season, LSU has gone 6-9 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS mark is 6-5, and they are 3-0 in their last three games vs. the spread away from home, reflecting the dynamic nature of college basketball odds today.
LSU Tigers: Over/Under & Defense
LSU’s over/under record for the season sits at 14-15, with the average scoring total in their games being 150.4 points, a statistic that stands out in discussions on NCAAB matchups. Today’s over/under set at 156.5 exceeds their average of 148.8. In 20 games, they’ve surpassed this mark. Recently, they averaged 140 points, with a 1-2 over/under record in the last three games
In their most recent game, the Tigers’ offense tallied 75 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 76.4 points per game. The team’s top scorer is Jordan Wright, who comes into today’s matchup with an average of 14.9, while Will Baker also maintains a PPG average of 11.8 leading up to the game.
Currently, the Tigers’ defense holds the 226th rank in the nation, allowing 74.0 points per game. LSU’s three-point defense is currently 221st in the country at 8.4 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponents have hit 41.9% of their shots vs. LSU.
Arkansas Team Spotlight
Arkansas comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 13 of their 29 games this season, making them a team to watch in today’s NCAAB matchups. They have gone 10-3 in those games, compared to 4-12 when they have been the underdog, as highlighted in college basketball news.
At home this season, the Razorbacks have gone 12-6, and their average scoring margin is +2.3 points per game. Over their last 10 games at home, they have gone 5-5, a statistic relevant to followers tracking college basketball odds today.
As the favorite this season, Arkansas has gone just 4-9 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Razorbacks have an ATS mark of just 3-7. At home this year, their ATS record is 7-11 and over their last three games at home, they are just 1-2 vs. the spread.
Arkansas: Offense & Defense Breakdown
Arkansas’ over/under record for the season is 21-8 and the average scoring total in their games is 155.9 points. Today’s over/under line of 156.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this season (150.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 179 points and their OU record over their last 10 games is 8-2, a notable mention in discussions about NCAAB matchups.
Coming off their recent game, the Arkansas offense tallied 102 points in a matchup against Kentucky. Their field goal percentage for the game was 53.1%, and they made 7 threes. Entering this matchup, the Razorbacks’ three-point shooting has faltered, making only 32% from beyond the arc. They average 19 three-point shots and 19.5 free throws per game, noteworthy for college basketball followers.
Looking at the Arkansas defense, they will be looking for a better performance considering they are currently concedering they are currently conceding 79.1 points per game (317th). In today’s game vs. LSU, the Arkansas defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Arkansas made 34 free-throws vs. the Razorbacks.
LSU vs Razorbacks: Top Betting Picks
- OU Under 156.5 -112
- ML: Razorbacks -177
- ATS: Razorbacks -3.5
Game Odds: LSU vs Arkansas Showdown
- ML: LSU +144 | ARK -177
- SPREAD: LSU +3.5 | ARK -3.5
- TOTAL: 156.5
LSU vs Arkansas Game Information
- LSU vs. Arkansas
- Bud Walton Arena, Fayetteville AR
- Wednesday, March 6th 7:00 ET
- Free Live Stream: LiveSports.watch
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