Texas Longhorns vs LSU Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Longhorns versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Texas is favored by -1.5 in this Southeastern conference matchup the against LSU. The over/under for the game is set at 143.5 points.
TEXAS LONGHORNS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: LSU Tigers +1.5
This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 6:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE LSU TIGERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Tigers.
- Not only will LSU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Will Texas Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Texas Longhorns Recent Game/Games
The Longhorns dropped to 14-7 on the season after a 72-69 loss to Ole Miss on Wednesday. Texas, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, kept it closer than expected.
Texas led 38-34 at halftime but were outscored 38-31 in the second half. The game’s total points of 141 just edged past the O/U line of 140.5.
Texas struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 39.7% overall and 22.7% from three-point range, hitting 5 of 22 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, but they were strong at the free-throw line, making 85.7% of their shots, going 12 for 14.
Tre Johnson led the Longhorns with 22 points, despite shooting 37.5% overall and 25% from beyond the arc. Sean Pedulla contributed 19 points, hitting 4 of 7 threes for a 57.1% shooting percentage from deep, and added 5 assists. Texas also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds and finished with 15 assists as a team.
Despite Texas’s defensive efforts, they gave up 72 points, with their opponents shooting 39% from the field. The Longhorns allowed 23 made field goals on 58 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Texas’s defense saw their opponents hit 7 of 21 threes, a 33% clip. They also sent them to the line 25 times, where they converted 19 free throws at a 76% rate.
Can The Tigers Secure a Home Victory?
LSU Tigers Recent Game/Games
LSU dropped to 12-8 on the season after an 87-74 loss to Auburn on Wednesday. Despite being +12.5 point underdogs, the Tigers couldn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the over/under line of 149.5.
LSU fell behind early, trailing 41-29 at halftime. Although they scored 45 points in the second half, they allowed 46, preventing them from mounting a comeback.
LSU put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 47.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They connected on 8 of 22 three-point attempts, hitting 36.4% from deep, and went 18 for 26 from the free-throw line, shooting 69.2%.
Johni Broome led the way with 26 points and 16 rebounds, shooting 43.5% from the field. Cam Carter added 24 points, hitting 7 of 9 shots, including 2 for 2 from three-point range.
LSU’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 55% success rate for their opponent.
From beyond the arc, LSU’s opponent hit 8 of 22 threes, good for 36%. They also sent them to the line 26 times, where they converted 18 free throws, shooting 69%. LSU allowed 11 offensive rebounds in the game.