Auburn Tigers vs LSU Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Tigers and Tigers. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on SECN, and it’s hosted by the Tigers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Get ready to place your bets! Auburn come into this Southeastern conference matchup as the -12.5 favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 148.5 points.

AUBURN TIGERS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Auburn Tigers -12.5

This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.

WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.
  • Not only will LSU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +12.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Do the Tigers Stand a Chance on the Road?

Auburn Tigers Recent Game/Games

Auburn improved to 18-1 on the season with a 53-51 win over Tennessee on Saturday. The Tigers, who were -6.5 favorites, didn’t cover the spread, but they did get the win. The game’s total points were well below the O/U line of 141.5.

Auburn led 22-20 at halftime and both teams scored 31 points in the 2nd half. The Tigers’ defense held strong, allowing them to edge out the Volunteers at home.

Auburn’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 53 points on 31% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 34.5%, with a dismal 15% from beyond the arc, hitting only 3 of 20 attempts.

Johni Broome led the way with 16 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 36.8% overall. Zakai Zeigler added 14 points, despite shooting 26.7% and missing all 6 of his three-point attempts.

Auburn’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 51 points on 31% shooting from the field. The Tigers were particularly effective at defending the three-point line, where they limited their opponent to just 3 made threes on 20 attempts, a 15% shooting performance.

Inside the arc, Auburn’s defense allowed 15 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 39% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 19 times, where they converted 14 free throws, shooting 73%.

Can the Tigers Please their Home Crowd?

LSU fell to 12-7 on the season after an 80-73 road loss to Alabama on Saturday. Despite being +17.5 point underdogs, the Tigers kept things closer than expected. The game’s total points of 153 fell short of the 167.5 O/U line.

LSU was tied 40-40 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the second half, scoring 33 points while allowing 40.

LSU managed just 3-of-23 from beyond the arc, hitting 13% of their threes in their last game. Their overall field goal percentage was 39.4%, with an effective field goal percentage of 42.3%. They were more effective inside, shooting 52.1% on two-point attempts.

Jordan Sears led the way with 21 points and 6 assists, despite going 1-of-6 from three. Aden Holloway added 19 points, hitting 3-of-8 from deep. Corey Chest was a force on the boards, grabbing 18 rebounds.

Despite LSU’s defensive efforts, they gave up 80 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field. They allowed 27 made field goals on 61 attempts.

LSU’s defense struggled with fouls, sending their opponents to the line 24 times, where they converted 19 free throws for a 79% success rate.