Auburn vs LSU Prediction 1/29/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Auburn vs LSU  Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  January 29th, at the Pete Maravish Assembly Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Auburn

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LSU 

-Recent betting trends in games played between Auburn and LSU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Tigers and Tigers. 

Auburn Just Keeps Winning

Auburn has found a whole lot of success and they just keep winning games. Two games ago against Georgia, they went on the road and picked up the 70-68 victory. In the last game against Tennessee, they ended up only scoring 53 points, but the defense gave up only 51 points. Johni Broome put up 16 points, 13 rebounds, and three assists. Chancey Johnson also put up 10 points and four rebounds. In the previous games, Broome was out, but he’s healthy again and back. 

Auburn is averaging 84 points while their defense is giving up 65.33 points per game. The offense is ranked 17th in the league while the defense is ranked 36th. The offensive rating is 123.1 which is 1st in the league. The defensive rating is 95.7 which is 31st in college basketball. In this game, the offense is going to need to get out to a fast start here. Johni Broome has been the top player for Auburn this season, averaging 17.8 points while shooting 53 percent from the field and 28.9 percent from behind the three-point line. Auburn will take on Ole Miss after this game.

Why Auburn Will Beat LSU

• Auburn has won each of its last 12 games against Conference opponents.
• LSU has lost seven of its last eight night games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• LSU has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against Conference opponents at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

LSU Has Lost Two Straight Games

LSU is suddenly struggling heading into this game and they can’t have a whole lot of confidence right now. Two games ago against Texas A&M, LSU scored 57 points, but the defense gave up 68 points and that led to the defeat. In the last game against Alabama, LSU scored 73 points but the defense gave up 80 points. At half time they were tied 40-40, but in the second half they didn’t play well enough and that led to the defeat. Cam Carter is having a strong season and he is averaging 17.6 points while shooting 43.8 percent from the field. 

LSU, on the season, is averaging 79.3 points while their defense is giving up 70.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 71st in the league while the defense is ranked 135th in the league. They have an offensive rating of 110.3 which is 121st in the league. The defensive rating is 97.6 which is 62nd in the league. Guard Cam Carter is averaging 17.6 points while shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 39.2 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Auburn vs LSU Prediction

This game is actually going to come down to defense, and it’s going to be the defense that steps up here. Auburn is averaging 84 points per game but their defense is giving up only 65.33 points per game and their defense is going to step up in a huge way here. Auburn gave up only 51 points in the last game and that is going to be the difference here. LSU’s offense is going to really struggle here, and Auburn is going to cruise. Back Auburn against the spread.