LSU Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 03/08/2023

Game Time: 9:30 pm ET, Wednesday, March 8, 2023

Venue:  Bridgestone Arena, Nashville, TN

Where to Watch:  SEC Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  LSU +1.5, Georgia -1.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  LSU +1.5, Georgia -1.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  LSU +1.5, Georgia -1.5; Over/Under:  140.5 points

LSU Tigers:  13-18 (2-16) (14th place, SEC)

Georgia Bulldogs:  16-15 (6-12) (11th place, SEC)

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LSU Tigers:  1-4  last 5

Georgia Bulldogs:  0-5  last 5

LSU is coming into this game with a 13-18 record overall and they are 3-1 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 2-16 in their conference games this season as well. They are entering this game on a 3 game losing streak with losses coming against the Ole Miss Rebels, the Missouri Tigers, and the Florida Gators in their last game. KJ Williams led the team in points in that game with 19 while Derek Fountain was next on the team with 13 points. Jalen Reed led the team in assists in that game with 3 while Derek Fountain led the team in rebounds with 12. They were 38.3% from the field, 18.8% from 3-point range, and 80% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 67.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 70.6 PPG against them. LSU has an ATS record of 9-21-1 this season and their O/U record is 14-16-1.

Georgia is coming into this game with a 16-15 record overall and they are 2-1 in their neutral site games this season where they will be in this game. They are also 6-12 in their conference schedule this season as well. They are entering this game on a 5 game losing streak with losses coming against the Alabama Crimson Tide, the Arkansas Razorbacks, the Missouri Tigers, the Florida Gators, and the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last game. Terry Roberts led the team in points in that game with 14 while Braelen Bridges was next on the team with 12 points. Jailyn Ingram, Terry Roberts, Mardrez McBride, Kario Oquendo, Justin Hill, and Frank Anselem each led the team in assists in that game with 1 while Terry Roberts led the team in rebounds with 5. They were 37.3% from the field, 21.7% from 3-point range, and 92.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 68.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 71.5 PPG against them. Georgia has an ATS record of 11-20 this season and their O/U record is 16-15.

The current betting odds have LSU listed as a 1.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. LSU is entering as the lower seed in this game of the SEC Tournament and for good reason as they were the worst team in the SEC this year with their 2-16 conference record. They weren't as bad in non-conference games though as they still have a 13-18 record overall. Georgia had a much better season with their 16-15 record overall and their 6-12 conference record, but they have been terrible in their games lately and have been playing some of their worst basketball in these games. They have lost 5 games in a row now and have been getting blown out in a lot of those games as 4 of those losses were by 10+ points. LSU hasn't been any better as they have lost 3 games in a row now but they have been struggling in the SEC all year and were actually playing better in these games with closer losses. Georgia hasn't been any better lately on their 3 game losing streak so neither team really has any momentum coming in and this is the perfect time for LSU to make a move with Georgia falling apart now when it matters most. The best way to place a bet here is on LSU to cover the spread in this game. 

LSU Georgia Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, March 8, 2023 (9:30 pm ET start time) is LSU 72 Georgia 66.

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LSU Tigers: 23-16 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5. 15-6 OVER after allowing 75 points or more 5 straight games. 24-15 OVER in conference tournament games.

Georgia Bulldogs: 11-20 ATS in all games. 17-26 ATS when the total is 140 to 149.5. 10-2 OVER as a neutral court favorite of 3 points or less or pick.

LSU Tigers:  M. Wilkinson (F) out for season - Shoulder. C. Williams (F) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.

Georgia Bulldogs:  None.

“Fortunately, I haven’t had losing streaks like this before and it has certainly been challenging. I think the goal is you learn a lot from it and changes that need to be made as you go forward." - Matt McMahon on his team’s season this year and how they can use it to improve for next year.

“I will continue to do what I do and what we do as a staff. Challenge these guys, motivate them, love them. We have a great group of guys. We’ve done some good things this year. We have achieved a lot.” - Michael White on his team coming into the SEC Tournament.

J. Hill 

A. Miller 

J. Reed 

M. Wilkinson 

K. Williams

B. Bridges 

M. McBride 

M. Moncrieffe 

K. Oquendo 

T. Roberts

PPG: K. Williams (17.4)

APG: J. Hill (2.9)

Reb/G: K. Williams (7.6)

PPG: T. Roberts (13.3)

APG: T. Roberts (4)

Reb/G: K. Lindsay (5.2)

Coaches:

LSU Tigers: Matt McMahon (1st season)

Georgia Bulldogs: Michael White (1st season)