Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Tigers? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on SECN. The game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 154.5 points, and LSU is favored by -4.5 to win at home against Georgia.

GEORGIA BULLDOGS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: LSU Tigers -4.5

This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, February 27th.

WHY BET THE LSU TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Tigers.
  • Not only will LSU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 154.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Does Georgia Have A Chance at Pete Maravich Assembly Center?

Georgia enters this game with a 15-12 record, including a 5-9 mark in Southeastern Conference play. On the road, the Bulldogs are 4-6 this season, and their average scoring differential is -2.5 points per game.

As the underdog, Georgia is 3-11 this season, and they have gone 1-4 in their last five road games. In their most recent game, the Bulldogs lost to Auburn by a score of 97-76.

As the underdog, Georgia is 7-7 vs. the spread this season. On the road, their ATS record is 7-3 and over their last 10 road games, the Bulldogs are 7-3 vs. the spread.

Georgia’s over/under record for the season is 13-14 and the average scoring total in their games is 151 points. Today’s over/under line of 154.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (149.7). So far, 18 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s OU line. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 161 points and their OU record during this stretch is 2-1.

The Georgia offense is coming off a game in which they scored 76 points vs. Auburn. Overall their field goal percentage was 43.6% while connecting on 3 threes. Noah Thomasson was the leading scorer for the Bulldogs, putting up 18 points. In addition, Russel Tchewa contributed 16 points.

So far, the Bulldogs’ defense is ranked 243rd in the country at 74.9 points per contest. Georgia’s three-point defense is currently 202nd in the country at 7.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 44.1% of their shots vs. Georgia.

Will the Tigers Live Up to Expectations at Home?

LSU will look to bounce back after a tough 87-67 loss to Mississippi State. The Tigers are 11-6 at home this season, and they have gone 7-3 in their last 10 games at home.

On the year, LSU is 10-2 when favored, and they have a scoring differential of +7.5 points per game at home. For the season, the Tigers have an overall record of 14-13.

LSU’s ATS mark this season is 12-15, but they are just 6-6 vs. the spread when favored. At home, the Tigers are 7-10 ATS and their last 10 ATS mark as the favorite is 5-5.

This season, LSU games have an over/under record of 14-13, and today’s line of 154.5 is higher than the average over/under line in their games (148.8). So far, 17 of their games have finished with more points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 142 points, and their OU record over their last 10 games is 5-5.

In their recent matchup, the LSU offense ended with 67 points against Mississippi State. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 41.4% and made 3 threes. On the offensive front, the Tigers have a season-long field goal percentage of 45%, ranking 127th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 124th in terms of percentage and 160th in three-pointers made.

At present, the Tigers’ defense is nationally ranked 240th, allowing 74.8 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, LSU’s defense has allowed opponents to shoot 42.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 34.2% this season.