SEC basketball conference play is in full swing, as LSU will host No. 16 Auburn on Wednesday, Jan. 18. The game is scheduled for 7 pm ET while airing on ESPN2. Auburn enters this game as 4.5-point favorites with the total set at 138.5. How will this one play out? Let’s dive into the LSU vs. Auburn prediction and betting preview below.
LSU vs. Auburn Odds
- Spread: Auburn -4.5
- Total: 138.5
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Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, Jan. 18
- Time: 7 pm ET
- Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center — Baton Rouge, LA
- TV: ESPN2
LSU vs. Auburn Betting Preview
No. 16 Auburn has won three in a row, improving its SEC record to 4-1 on the season. Over the last 10 days, Auburn was able to beat No. 25 Arkansas (72-59), Mississippi on the road (82-73), and then outlast Mississippi State (69-63) on Saturday. Auburn is one of the better defensive teams in the country, ranking 13th in adjusted defensive efficiency according to KenPom.com. However, it’s worth mentioning that the Tigers have gone over the total in eight of their last 10 games.
LSU hasn’t had as much success this season. The (purple and gold) Tigers are 12-5 on the season and only 1-4 in conference play. LSU upset Arkansas in its first SEC game of the season, then lost four in a row to Kentucky, Texas A&M, Florida, and Alabama respectively. Saturday’s loss at Alabama was particularly humbling, as LSU got boat raced by a score of 106-66. The Tigers will be motivated to post a better effort at home on Wednesday.
LSU vs. Auburn Prediction
Can LSU pick itself up after losing by 40 points last time out? It’s going to be difficult against another top SEC team. In fact, LSU has been trending down since the calendar flipped to 2023. The Tigers have lost by double-digits in three straight games and Auburn is solid enough to pull out another road victory. There’s a chance LSU plays with energy to begin this game while looking to avenge that embarrassing loss. Auburn can weather that storm and outlast its opponent through the full 40 minutes.
Score Prediction: Auburn 72 LSU 64
The Pick: Auburn -4.5 | -110 at FanDuel Sportsbook