Auburn vs. LSU Handicapping Preview – Jan 29, 2025

A battle of SEC Tigers will face off soon, as the top-ranked Auburn Tigers (18-1) look to continue their dominance when they face the LSU Tigers (12-7) on Wednesday, January 29 at 7:00 PM ET at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Auburn is currently favored with a point spread at -12.5 (-110 at MyBookie).

Auburn Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers have won their last 11 games, sparking huge momentum coming into this matchup. They recently took care of business against the sixth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers in a 53-51 bout.

Johni Broome was crucial in their success with his return back to the lineup, as he led the team with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and two assists. Miles Kelly nailed a go-ahead three point bucket with about 30 seconds remaining to seal it.

Both teams were horrendous from deep, with 18 percent or less from each squad. The stat sheet shows that neither team had a real advantage, but the Tigers did have slightly more points in the paint at 28 compared to the Vols’ 24.

The Tigers have produced 84.0 points per game and they typically connect on 49.2 percent of their shots. On defense, they are holding opposing teams to 65.3 points per game. This offers an excellent spread, assuming they can get back on track offensively.

LSU Tigers Betting Preview

The Tigers have lost their last two games, but are 1-4 over their last five games. Their most recent defeat was an 80-73 outing against the fourth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide.

This game was tied at 40 to end the first half, but their offense could not keep up with Alabama. Despite the loss, they covered the 17.5-point spread as underdogs with ease. Jordan Sears led with 21 points and six assists.

If the Tigers would have been more consistent from deep, this matchup could have turned into a victory. But 13.0 percent (3-23) is not going to get it done against a top-five team in the nation, who happened to have a bad shooting night as well. This was definitely a missed opportunity.

The Tigers have put up 79.3 points per game and are shooting 46.2 percent from the field. Their defense has allowed 70.2 points per battle to opposing teams. This is a solid margin of error, but they have not been holding this lately.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The Auburn Tigers vs. LSU Tigers betting odds have been provided by MyBookie, with Auburn favored to win by 12.5 points. Current market trends suggest that Auburn has an 83.1 percent chance of winning on the road. Auburn looks really good here and should cover the spread with the amount of mismatches they have.

Final Pick: Auburn Tigers -12.5 (-110)