Arkansas vs. LSU betting: College basketball preview for February 12

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The LSU Tigers (12-11, 1-9 SEC) are underdogs (by 9.5 points) to stop a six-game road losing streak when they visit the Arkansas Razorbacks (14-9, 3-7 SEC) on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 9:00 PM ET. The matchup’s point total is set at 146.5.

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Arkansas vs. LSU betting lines

  • Arkansas moneyline odds to win: -478
  • LSU moneyline odds to win: +362
  • Spread: Arkansas (-9.5)
  • Total: 146.5

Arkansas statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In home games, Arkansas has a better record against the spread (6-7-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (2-4-0).
  • When it comes to over/unders, the Razorbacks hit the over less often in home games, as they’ve exceeded the total four times in 13 opportunities this season (30.8%). In away games, they have hit the over three times in six opportunities (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Arkansas has won a higher percentage of its games when playing at home (.800) compared to away games (.500).

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Razorbacks have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 69.8 points per contest over that span compared to the 77.0 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
  • Arkansas’ defense has been more porous as of late, as the team has allowed 74.5 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 69.4 points per game its opponents average on the season.
  • During their last 10 outings, the Razorbacks are making 0.8 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.7 compared to 7.5 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (30.0% compared to 33.9% season-long).

Arkansas betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-14-0 (Home: 6-7-0; Away: 2-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 9.5+: 4-5-0 (As Favorite: 4-9-0; As Underdog: 5-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 9-14-0 (Home: 4-9-0; Away: 3-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-3 (Home: 8-2; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-6 (Home: 0-2; Away: 2-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.5 (88th in nation) 41.8 (83rd) 32.3 (172nd) 31.4 (197th) 14.7 (113th) 11.0 (149th)

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LSU statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2024-25 against the spread, LSU has a better winning percentage at home (.500, 7-7-0 record) than away (.333, 2-3-1).
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Tigers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (64.3%, nine of 14) compared to on the road (16.7%, one of six).
  • The Tigers’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .200 (1-4), and on the road it is .167 (1-5).

Recent trends

  • In their previous 10 games, the Tigers are posting 67.6 points per contest, 9.4 fewer points than their season average (77.0).
  • LSU is surrendering 79.1 points per contest in its past 10 games, which is 6.8 more points than it is allowing for the season (72.3).
  • The Tigers are making 6.8 threes per game in their past 10 games, which is 0.9 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.7). Additionally, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (28.7%) compared to their season average from beyond the arc (31.0%).

LSU betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-12-1 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 2-3-1)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 9.5+: 1-2-1 (As Favorite: 6-4-0; As Underdog: 4-8-1)
  • O-U-P: 11-12-0 (Home: 9-5-0; Away: 1-5-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-0 (Home: 9-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-11 (Home: 1-4; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.7 (135th in nation) 40.7 (42nd) 34.5 (65th) 33.3 (306th) 13.1 (231st) 13.0 (319th)
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