Alabama Crimson Tide vs LSU Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our LSU vs Alabama NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Tuscaloosa.

LSU vs Alabama Prediction

Planning on watching today's Tigers and Crimson Tide game? Catch the action at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL, as the Crimson Tide hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on SECN. The over/under for this Southeastern conference contest is set at 165.5 points, with Alabama being favored by -16.5 at home against LSU.

LSU vs. Alabama Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: LSU Tigers at Alabama Crimson Tide
Where: Tuscaloosa at Coleman Coliseum
Date: Saturday, January 25th
Betting Odds ALA -16.5, LSU +900 | ALA -2000 O/U 165.5

Tigers Preview: Will LSU Find a Way to Win on the Road?

LSU dropped to 12-6 on the season after a 68-57 road loss to Texas A&M on Saturday. The Tigers entered the game as +11.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 125, falling short of the O/U line of 144.5.

LSU was tied 30-30 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 38.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, LSU managed just 57 points, shooting 36.2% from the field. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting only 24.1% of their 29 attempts, though they connected on 55.6% of their two-point shots. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 42.6%.

From the free-throw line, the Tigers were efficient, making 16 of 18 attempts for 88.9%. They recorded 6 offensive rebounds and 14 assists. Cam Carter led the team with 16 points, shooting 3/6 from three-point range, while Zhuric Phelps added 13 points and 6 assists.

Tigers Team Defense

LSU's defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field, hitting 26 of their 61 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 19 of 39 shots, good for 48%.

From three-point range, the opposition went 7 for 22, shooting 31%. At the free-throw line, they struggled, making just 9 of 21 attempts for 42%. LSU also allowed 14 offensive rebounds.

Crimson Tide Preview: Will Alabama Find a Way to Win at Home?

Alabama improved to 16-3 on the season with a 103-87 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday. The Crimson Tide were -12 point favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 190 exceeded the O/U line of 168.5.

Alabama took control early, leading 48-31 at halftime. They scored 55 points in the 2nd half but allowed 56 points, a concern going forward.

Crimson Tide Offense Breakdown

Alabama's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 103 points with a 56.2% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 62.5%, thanks in part to a 66.7% success rate on two-point attempts and 36.4% from beyond the arc.

Mouhamed Dioubate and Aden Holloway both scored 22 points, with Dioubate hitting 8 of 9 shots and Holloway connecting on 4 of 6 threes. Mark Sears and Jason Edwards each added 21 points, with Sears dishing out 7 assists.

Crimson Tide Team Defense

Alabama's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Crimson Tide allowed their opponent to hit 66% of their two-point attempts, with 28 makes on 42 tries.

From beyond the arc, Alabama's defense conceded 8 threes on 22 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 34 times, where they converted 23 (67%). Alabama gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Crimson Tide Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road contests, the Tigers offense has averaged 65 points per game while allowing an average of 73. LSU posted an overall record of 1-4 while going 2-3 ATS.
When looking at their past three matchups at home, Alabama has an ATS record of 3-0 while averaging 94 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Tigers have a straight up record of 2-8 and an ATS mark of 3-7.
The last ten games that Alabama was favored, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 8-2 straight up.