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Alabama @ LSU

Current Records: Alabama 19-11; LSU 20-10

What to Know

The LSU Tigers haven't won a contest against the #25 Alabama Crimson Tide since Jan. 29 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. The Tigers and Bama will face off in an SEC battle at noon ET at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Given that these two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.

LSU was just a bucket short of a win on Wednesday and fell 77-76 to the Arkansas Razorbacks. The losing side was boosted by forward Tari Eason, who had 24 points along with seven boards.

Meanwhile, the matchup between Bama and the Texas A&M Aggies on Wednesday was not particularly close, with Bama falling 87-71. If the result catches you off guard, it should: Bama was far and away the favorite. Guard Jahvon Quinerly wasn't much of a difference maker for the Crimson Tide; Quinerly finished with 14 points on 5-for-11 shooting and turned the ball over five times in his 35 minutes on the court.

The Tigers are now 20-10 while Bama sits at 19-11. Two defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: LSU have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.50%, which places them ninth in college basketball. Less enviably, Bama is stumbling into the game with the 21st most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 76.1 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked against the Crimson Tide.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
  • Where: Pete Maravich Assembly Center -- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • TV: CBS
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $6.00

Odds

The Tigers are a 3.5-point favorite against the Crimson Tide, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 4-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Alabama have won ten out of their last 14 games against LSU.

  • Jan 19, 2022 - Alabama 70 vs. LSU 67
  • Mar 14, 2021 - Alabama 80 vs. LSU 79
  • Feb 03, 2021 - Alabama 78 vs. LSU 60
  • Jan 19, 2021 - Alabama 105 vs. LSU 75
  • Feb 15, 2020 - Alabama 88 vs. LSU 82
  • Jan 29, 2020 - LSU 90 vs. Alabama 76
  • Mar 02, 2019 - LSU 74 vs. Alabama 69
  • Jan 08, 2019 - LSU 88 vs. Alabama 79
  • Feb 13, 2018 - Alabama 80 vs. LSU 65
  • Jan 13, 2018 - Alabama 74 vs. LSU 66
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Alabama 90 vs. LSU 72
  • Jan 14, 2017 - Alabama 81 vs. LSU 66
  • Feb 17, 2016 - Alabama 76 vs. LSU 69
  • Jan 23, 2016 - LSU 72 vs. Alabama 70

Injury Report for LSU

  • Adam Miller: Out for the Season (Knee)

Injury Report for Alabama

  • Nimari Burnett: Out for the Season (Knee)