Alabama vs LSU Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Alabama vs LSU

The Alabama Crimson Tide battle the LSU Tigers, with tip-off scheduled for 18:00 on Saturday, February 21.

There’s every chance that the total won’t be as high as 171.5, so we’re prepared to take the -115 that Alabama and LSU go under the line.

Alabama Crimson Tide claimed a victory in their previous game. A 117-115 (OT) home win occurred against Arkansas Razorbacks.

LSU Tigers were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 88-85 reverse against Texas Longhorns.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between Alabama and LSU saw the former win. It was a 80-73 scoreline. Alabama have five straight victories against LSU. They have won 9 of the 10 previous head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Alabama	19-7	2411	2182	229	13-5	6-2	5W
LSU	14-12	2103	1971	132	10-6	4-6	4L

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Alabama vs LSU Prediction & Picks

The Alabama vs LSU betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

Let’s shoot for a total bet for this college matchup, with Under 171.5 points available at odds of -115. This betting pick looks to have plenty of juice in the price.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball predictions, our handicappers also analyze the latest college hoops stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key Alabama vs LSU stats:

• The 171.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 LSU games at home.
• The 171.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 LSU games at home.
• The 171.5 line hasn’t been covered in 17 of the last 20 LSU games.

Under 171.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 53.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

We recommend moving the line if you want more juice from your Total bet. If you’re going Under, then consider a slightly riskier wager which has a bigger payout.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Alabama 87 - 77 LSU

There’s the chance to land huge betting odds when it comes to the Crimson Tide winning on the correct score lines. We’ll try a 87-77 victory in their favor and this should be in the right ball park.

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Alabama vs LSU Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Alabama odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -263 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 72% chance of winning. For those wanting to back LSU, you will find +210 about the underdogs.

The spread is 5.5 and the total points line is currently 171.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you’re going for Under 171.5, this outcome can be backed at -115.

There are plenty of team props and game lines available for college basketball wagering, and we recommend checking out the top sportsbooks to find the bet that aligns with your prediction for the game.

Moneyline

Alabama

-263

LSU

+210

Point Spread

Alabama -5.5

-110

LSU +5.5

-110

Total Points

Under 171.5

-115

Over 171.5

-105

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Points, Assists, Steals and Rebounds. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Micro betting provides a rollercoaster ride for college basketball bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to bet on the Next Field Goal. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

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Alabama Stats

LSU Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -5.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +5.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +5.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 177.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 177.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 171.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 171.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 91.50 pts and allowed 85.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 87.60 pts and allowed 89.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 171.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 171.5 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.30 pts and allowed 81.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 78.00 pts and allowed 77.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southeastern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Vanderbilt	21-5	2290	1921	369	13-2	8-3	1L
Florida	20-6	2238	1848	390	15-2	5-4	6W
Tennessee	19-7	2115	1798	317	15-3	4-4	3W
Arkansas	19-7	2334	2029	305	14-3	5-4	1L
Alabama	19-7	2411	2182	229	13-5	6-2	5W
Texas A&M	18-8	2325	2041	284	13-3	5-5	1W
Missouri	18-8	2082	1938	144	14-2	4-6	1W
Georgia	18-8	2344	2037	307	12-5	6-3	1W
Texas	17-9	2218	1944	274	13-4	4-5	5W
Kentucky	17-9	2119	1890	229	14-5	3-4	2L
Auburn	14-12	2184	2067	117	11-5	3-7	5L
LSU	14-12	2103	1971	132	10-6	4-6	4L
Mississippi State	13-13	2025	2044	-19	9-8	4-5	2W
Oklahoma	13-13	2152	2032	120	10-4	3-9	1L
Ole Miss	11-15	1928	1922	6	9-5	2-10	8L
South Carolina	11-15	1973	1974	-1	10-6	1-9	7L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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