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LSU @ Alabama

Current Records: LSU 15-2; Alabama 11-6

What to Know

The #13 LSU Tigers haven't won a matchup against the Alabama Crimson Tide since Jan. 29 of 2020, but they'll be looking to end the drought Wednesday. The Tigers and Bama will face off in an SEC battle at 7 p.m. ET at Coleman Coliseum. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

LSU entered their game against the Arkansas Razorbacks this past Saturday without any home losses -- but there's a first time for everything. LSU fell to Arkansas 65-58. LSU's loss came about despite a quality game from forward Alex Fudge, who had 13 points. Fudge's performance made up for a slower matchup against the Florida Gators last week.

Meanwhile, it was close but no cigar for Bama as they fell 78-76 to the Mississippi State Bulldogs this past Saturday. Four players on the Crimson Tide scored in the double digits: guard Jaden Shackelford (17), guard Keon Ellis (14), forward Darius Miles (14), and center Charles Bediako (11).

The Tigers are expected to lose this next one by 3.5. Those burned by picking them against the spread this past Saturday might want to keep in mind that the squad has not yet dropped back-to-back games against the spread this season.

When the two teams previously met in March of last year, LSU and Bama were neck-and-neck, but LSU came up empty-handed after an 80-79 defeat. The loss knocked LSU out of the playoffs, so expect them to come at Bama with a vengeful fire.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Coleman Coliseum -- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
  • TV: ESPN2
  • Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $18.00

Odds

The Crimson Tide are a 3.5-point favorite against the Tigers, 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 Crimson Tide as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Alabama have won nine out of their last 13 games against LSU.

  • 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