Game details for the LSU Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball battle

Lamarr Fields
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The LSU Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks will meet for the 73rd time this weekend. The Razorbacks lead the all-time series 38-34. But LSU is 19-12 in games played in Baton Rouge.

LSU comes into the game with a three-game winning streak after beating Florida in a close game on Wednesday night. Their only loss is to Auburn. Tari Eason leads the Tigers in scoring off the bench with 15 points per game. Also, Eason averages 7.2 rebounds per game. Darius Days adds 14.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game for the Tigers. Both Eason and Days form a legit front-line for LSU. Starting guard Xabier Pinson is listed as day-to-day with an MCL strain.

JD Notae leads Arkansas as he is averaging 18.8 points per game. Jaylin Williams leads the Razorbacks in rebounds per with 8.6, but only averages 7.4 points per game. Chris Lykes is second on time in scoring with 11.1 points per game. The Razorbacks will be without head coach Eric Mussleman who was injured in a collision with a player and needs shoulder surgery.

This year, the Tigers defense has been incredible, holding teams to just 56.5 points per game. Also, they are holding teams to 35% shooting from the field and 26.3% from beyond the arc.

Game details

  • Date: Tuesday, Jan. 15

  • Location: NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas

  • Time: 1:00 p.m. CT

  • TV: ESPN 2

  • Radio: LSU Radio Network

  • Live Stream: fuboTV (try it free)

Odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook

Spread: LSU (-6.5)

Over/Under: 146.5

Money Line: LSU (-300) Arkansas (+230)