LSU vs Tennessee College Basketball Picks and Betting Prediction for Today

In today’s SEC college basketball matchup, the LSU Tigers will take on the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena. Let’s take a look at the best college basketball picks and betting trends, then give our LSU vs Tennessee prediction for today’s game.

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LSU vs Tennessee Game Info

No. 13 LSU Tigers (15-3, 3-3 SEC) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (12-5, 3-3 SEC)
Date: Saturday, January 22, 2022
Hour: 6 p.m. ET
Campus: Thompson-Broling Arena—Knoxville, TN
Coverage: ESPN

LSU vs Tennessee College Basketball Betting Picks and Odds

All LSU vs Tennessee betting odds can be found at BetOnline

money line: LSU: (+195) | DAY: (-225)
Point difference: LSU: +5.5 (-103) | TIME: -5.5 (-117)
Total: 132.5 — More than: (-115) | Low: (-105)

LSU vs. Tennessee Preview

This LSU vs Tennessee college basketball game will provide a great test for both teams. Both teams flourished early in the season, but both are just 3-3 in conference play.

LSU began SEC play with a 3-1 record. Since then, the Tigers have lost two straight against unranked opponents. This trip to Knoxville will be LSU’s first real test since the 70-55 loss at Auburn. In a tough environment where one loss all but ends his chances of winning the regular season title, anything less than his “A game” isn’t good enough.

To say that Tennessee has been inconsistent in SEC play would be an understatement. Up to this point, they have won every other game. Their three losses were all on the road to ranked teams, while their three wins were all at home to unranked teams. With a ranked LSU coming to Tennessee, which trend will come to an end?

Betting trends between LSU and Tennessee

• LSU is 4-1 against the spread (ATS) in their last 5 games.
• The total has gone UNDER in 14 of LSU’s last 16 games.
• LSU is 6-1 against the spread (ATS) in its last 7 games against Tennessee.
• Tennessee is 7-0 in its last 7 home games.
• The UNDER is 9-3 in Tennessee’s last 12 games.

LSU vs Tennessee Prediction | college basketball picks

LSU has been a tough team to beat this season, but has struggled a lot in its last two games. The Tigers’ offense has been non-existent lately. It’s hard to see him suddenly come to life against a ranked opponent in a hostile environment. However, they have struggled lately as they have only scored over 68 points once in their last three games. Forward Tari Eason will have to step up if LSU wants to have a chance to win.

While Tennessee’s offense was unusually quiet in its loss to LSU earlier this season, they need to improve from the charity sideline. The Volunteers have shot just 68% from the free throw line this season. In what is likely to be a close game, Tennessee needs to make the opportunities that come their way much better than they have been. If they don’t, they’ll likely lose to LSU again.

Our LSU vs Tennessee prediction tonight will be LSU +5.5 at bet online.

Tennessee would be expected to shoot the ball more efficiently in their second matchup with LSU. With that in mind, it’s hard to see Tennessee walking away with their poor free throw shooting. LSU has the star power to not only stay competitive, but also to steal a game away from home. Tennessee will struggle to find a way to stop LSU forward Tari Eason, which should ensure the final score stays within two possessions.

The Volunteers should win this game, but this game should go the distance. For what it’s worth, he ESPN Matchup Predictor gives Kansas a 75.8% chance of winning.

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