Georgia (15-7) vs LSU (12-9)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:00 pm (Stegeman Coliseum)
Betting Odds: Georgia -7.5 -- Over/Under: 141.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: SEC Network
The LSU Fighting Tigers are visiting the Georgia Bulldogs on Wednesday, February 5th at the Stegeman Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an LSU Fighting Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction. We will examine:
The Georgia Bulldogs' recent form and player performance
The LSU Fighting Tigers' recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Georgia Bulldogs
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the LSU Fighting Tigers
Recent betting trends in games played between the LSU Fighting Tigers and Georgia Bulldogs
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the LSU Fighting Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs game
Georgia Bulldogs Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs have a 15-7 record this season and are sitting in 13th place in the SEC. Georgia is coming off a 69-90 loss to Alabama. The Bulldogs are 10-11 against the spread, and 6-15-1 in over/under, while having a 12-1 home record.
Offensively, Georgia is averaging 75.8 points per game, which ranks 144th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 67.2 points per game (57th). The Bulldogs shoot 46.3% from the field (92nd) and 32.2% from beyond the arc (278th). The Bulldogs shoot 70.9% from the free throw line (213th) and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game (92nd).
Asa Newell leads Georgia scoring this season, with an average of 15.2 points and a team-high 7 rebounds, while Silas Demary adds 11.1 points, 4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. Georgia will face Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and Missouri following this one.
LSU Fighting Tigers Preview
The LSU Fighting Tigers have a 12-9 record this season and are sitting in 15th place in the SEC. LSU is coming off a 58-89 loss to Texas. The Fighting Tigers are 10-11 against the spread, and 10-11 in over/under, while having a 1-4 road record.
Offensively, LSU is averaging 78 points per game, which ranks 88th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 71.9 points per game (198th). The Fighting Tigers shoot 46.2% from the field (104th) and 30.6% from beyond the arc (331st). The Fighting Tigers shoot 76% from the free-throw line (46th) and are grabbing 38.2 rebounds per game (59th).
Camryn Carter leads LSU in scoring with an average of 17.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Jordan Sears adds 14 points and 3.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Georgia Bulldogs will win
- Georgia has won each of its last 12 games at Stegeman Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- LSU has lost each of its last 13 road games following a home loss.
- Georgia has won the first half in each of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- LSU has won eight of its last nine night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Georgia has lost five of its last six games.
- LSU has won the first half in four of its last five games against Georgia.
LSU Fighting Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction
LSU is 7-3 in their last 10 meetings against Utah and is 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 meetings. Under is 4-0 in their last 4 meetings, and in their most recent meeting last season, LSU won 67-66 at home, not covering the spread, as the game went under the point total.
In this LSU Fighting Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, Georgia is coming as a -7.5 home favorite. Georgia is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been almost perfect at home, while LSU is struggling on the road. Georgia is 4-0 against the spread in their last 4 games, while LSU is 1-7 in their last 8 games. The value here lies with the home team, so take the Georgia Bulldogs and lay the points at home.
Nikos’s Pick Georgia Bulldogs -7.5
AUTHOR: Nikos Lagouretos
