Arkansas (14-9) vs LSU (12-11)
February 12, 2025 at 09:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Arkansas -9.5 — Over/Under: 146.5
The LSU Fighting Tigers are visiting the Arkansas Razorbacks on Wednesday, February 12th at the Bud Walton Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an LSU Fighting Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction. We will examine:
The Arkansas Razorbacks’ recent form and player performance
The LSU Fighting Tigers’ recent form and player performance
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the Arkansas Razorbacks
Recent betting trends and streaks involving the LSU Fighting Tigers
Recent betting trends in games played between the LSU Fighting Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks
A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for the LSU Fighting Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks game
Arkansas Razorbacks Preview
The Arkansas Razorbacks have a 14-9 record this season and are sitting in 14th place in the SEC. The Razorbacks are coming off an 81-85 loss to Alabama. The Razorbacks are 8-14-1 against the spread, and 9-14 in over/under, while having a 9-4 home record.
Offensively, Arkansas is averaging 77 points per game, which ranks 104th nationally. Defensively, they allow 69.4 points per game (106th). The Razorbacks shoot 46.5% from the field (88th) and 33.9% from beyond the arc (184th). The Razorbacks shoot 73.7% from the free-throw line (111th) and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game (179th).
Adou Thiero leads Arkansas in scoring this season, with an average of 16.5 points and a team-high 6.2 rebounds, while Boogie Fland adds 15.1 points and a team-high 5.7 assists per game.
LSU Fighting Tigers Preview
The LSU Fighting Tigers have a 12-11 record this season and are sitting in 15th place in the SEC. LSU is coming off a 70-72 loss to Ole Miss. The Fighting Tigers are 11-12 against the spread, and 11-12 in over/under, while having a 1-5 road record.
Offensively, LSU is averaging 77 points per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 72.3 points per game (209th). The Fighting Tigers shoot 45.7% from the field (125th) and 31% from beyond the arc (319th). The Fighting Tigers shoot 74.1% from the free-throw line (100th) and are grabbing 37.8 rebounds per game (72nd).
Camryn Carter leads LSU in scoring with an average of 17 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Jordan Sears adds 13.8 points and 3 rebounds per game. LSU will meet Oklahoma after this game.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- LSU has lost each of its last 14 road games following a home loss.
- Arkansas has won 10 of its last 11 games at Bud Walton Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- LSU has lost the first half in each of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- The road team has won each of Arkansas’ last four games.
- Arkansas has lost four of its last five home games.
- The road team has won the first half in seven of Arkansas’ last eight games.
Matchup/League Facts
- Arkansas ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.7).
- LSU ranks 16th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.2).
- LSU ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (40.7%).
LSU Fighting Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction
Arkansas is 5-3 in their 8 meetings against LSU, and both teams are tied 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 meetings. Over is 3-0 in their 3 meetings and in their most recent meeting earlier this season, LSU won 78-74 at home, covering the spread, as the game went over the total.
In this LSU Fighting Tigers vs Arkansas Razorbacks Prediction, Arkansas is coming as a -9.5 home favorites. Arkansas is rightfully favored, as they have a better record this season, and have been very good at home, while LSU is terrible on the road. The Razorbacks are coming in good form, having covered their last three games, while on the other hand, the Fighting Rigers are 1-9 in their last 10 games and 1-3 against the spread. Keep it simple and take the better team in better form at home. Take the Arkansas Razorbacks and lay the points at home.