LSU Tigers vs Tennessee Volunteers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/07/2024

Game Time: 7:00 pm ET, Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Venue:  Thompson-Boling Arena, Knoxville, TN 

Where to Watch:  SEC Network

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  LSU +14.5, Tennessee -14.5; Over/Under:  152.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  LSU +14.5, Tennessee -14.5; Over/Under:  152.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  LSU +14.5, Tennessee -14.5; Over/Under:  152.5 points

LSU Tigers:  12-9 (4-4) (9th place, SEC)

Tennessee Volunteers:  16-5 (6-2) (4th place, SEC)

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LSU Tigers:  2-3  last 5

Tennessee Volunteers:  4-1  last 5

LSU is entering this game with a 12-9 record overall, a 4-4 record in conference games, and they are 1-4 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Arkansas Razorbacks in their last game. Will Baker led the team in points per game in that game with 25 while Jalen Cook was next on the team with 20. Jordan Wright led the team in assists with 6 in that game while Jalen Reed led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 54.7% from the field, 52.2% from 3-point range, and 89.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 77.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 72.2 PPG against them. LSU has an ATS record of 9-12 this season and their O/U record is 11-10.

Tennessee is entering this game with a 16-5 record overall, a 6-2 conference record, and they are 10-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Kentucky Wildcats in their last game. Zakai Zeigler and Josiah-Jordan James each led the team in points in that game with 26 while Dalton Knecht was next on the team with 16. Zakai Zeigler led the team in assists with 13 in that game while Jonas Aidoo led the team in rebounds with 11. They were 48.6% from the field, 40% from 3-point range, and 73.1% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 79.6 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.1 PPG against them. Tennessee has an ATS record of 9-11-1 this season and their O/U record is 12-9.

The current betting odds have Tennessee listed as a 14.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Tennessee has looked really good in their games this season with their 16-5 record overall which has them ranked inside the top 25 teams in the country and ranked as one of the best in the nation right now. They have looked great in the SEC with their 6-2 conference record which has them right near the top of the conference and they have also looked great on their home court with their 10-1 home record. Meanwhile, LSU hasn't looked great in their games this season with their 12-9 record overall and their 4-4 conference record which has them closer to the bottom of the conference. They have also looked terrible in their road games with their 1-4 road record. LSU pulled off a big win against Arkansas in their last game but Arkansas has struggled a lot in the SEC this season. Tennessee is one of the best teams in the country right now and they have a lot of momentum on their side after a very impressive win against Kentucky on the road in their last game. Tennessee is going to continue rolling here now that they are back at home against a much weaker team. The best way to place a bet here is on Tennessee to cover the spread in this game. 

LSU Tennessee Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Wednesday, February 7, 2024 (7:00 pm ET start time) is Tennessee 81 LSU 62.

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LSU Tigers: 12-23 ATS as an underdog. 19-29 ATS against conference opponents. 5-11 ATS off a win against a conference rival. 3-8 ATS after 1 or more consecutive wins. 16-8 UNDER after a win by 10 points or more. 17-7 UNDER after scoring 95 points or more. 23-15 UNDER after a game where they covered the spread.

Tennessee Volunteers: 26-17 ATS as a home favorite or pick. 7-2 ATS after playing a game as a road underdog. 21-13 ATS after allowing 90 points or more. 8-3 UNDER as a favorite of 10 or more points. 27-12 UNDER after one or more consecutive overs. 25-14 UNDER after a combined score of 175 points or more.

LSU Tigers:  C. Stewart (G) Out indefinitely - Knee. D. Collins (F) Out indefinitely - Shoulder.

Tennessee Volunteers:  None.

“Thrilled with our players’ performance today. I thought they were just terrific; a true team effort for 40 minutes. I thought on the defensive end, we were really locked in to the game plan and the things we needed to do. Then offensively, I thought it was just a really unselfish, disciplined performance. It’s a lot of fun to watch us play that way. Most of all, I’m really proud of our players for their response this week. The bye week didn’t go exactly as we had planned; we had some injury and illness early in the week that kind of changed up our schedule. But I thought our guys really competed throughout the week and found ways to get better, and then came out with an 11 a.m. start today with a tough, together performance to get us a big win here at home.” - Matt McMahon after his team’s win against Arkansas in their last game on Saturday.

“I thought our older guys were important tonight. We play fast, too. We tried to concentrate on transition defense but also do what we do.” - Rick Barnes after his team’s win against Kentucky in their last game on Saturday.

W. Baker 

J. Reed 

C. Stewart 

M. Williams III 

J. Wright

J. Aidoo 

J. James 

D. Knecht 

S. Vescovi 

Z. Zeigler

PPG: J. Wright (15.5)

APG: J. Wright (2.8)

Reb/G: J. Wright (5.2)

PPG: D. Knecht (19.9)

APG: Z. Zeigler (5.4)

Reb/G: J. Aidoo (7.5)

Coaches:

LSU Tigers: Matt McMahon (2nd season)

Tennessee Volunteers: Rick Barnes (9th season)