In this article, we will formulate a Georgia vs LSU prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th at the Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Georgia Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs are 15-7 (3-6) this year after they lost to Alabama by a score of 90-69 in their last game. Georgia trailed 39-28 at halftime and allowed 51 points in the second half in the loss. The Bulldogs shot 35.5% from the field, 17.4% on three-pointers, and 47.8% on free throws in the game. Asa Newell led Georgia with 16 points and seven rebounds, while RJ Godfrey added 10 points and three rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs defeated South Carolina by a score of 71-60 but did lose to Florida by a score of 89-59 before that. Georgia has lost five of their last six games and they are currently near the bottom of the SEC standings with a 3-6 record. Georgia has scored 75.8 points per game and they have allowed 67.2 points per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game this season. Asa Newell is averaging 15.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game, while Silas Demary Jr. is averaging 11.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game this year. Georgia is shooting 46.3% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 32.2% on three-pointers this season. Georgia will face Mississippi State, Texas A&M, and Missouri following this one.
LSU Tigers Betting Preview
The LSU Tigers are 12-9 (1-7) this season after they lost to Texas by a score of 89-58 in their last game. LSU trailed 31-25 at halftime and allowed 58 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Tigers shot 45.1% from the field, 13.3% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Jordan Sears led LSU with 13 points and three rebounds, while Robert Miller III added nine points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Tigers lost to Auburn by a score of 87-74 and Alabama by a score of 80-73. LSU has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently second to last in the SEC standings with a 1-7 record. LSU has scored 78.0 points per game and they have allowed 71.9 points per game, while also averaging 38.2 rebounds and 13.2 assists per game this season. Cam Carter is averaging 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game, while Jordan Sears is averaging 14.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this year. LSU is shooting 46.2% from the field, 76% on free throws, and 30.6% on three-pointers this season.
Why Georgia will beat LSU
- Georgia has won each of its last 12 games at Stegeman Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- LSU has lost each of its last 13 road games following a home loss.
- Georgia has won the first half in each of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Georgia vs LSU Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup towards the bottom of the SEC standings, so each team desperately needs a win in this game. Georgia did get a win against South Carolina in their last home game and they definitely play their best ball at home. The Bulldogs are shooting 46.3% from the field this year, but they have scored fewer than 70 points in four of their last five. LSU has lost four games in a row and they have allowed 80+ points in three straight. This LSU team is really struggling right now and I can’t trust them to keep this one close on the road.