Predictions
This is going to be a really tough matchup for coach Will Wade’s team. LSU struggles offensively, and the Razorbacks have a number of players who can get hot at the right times in both the front and backcourt.
Arkansas is one of the hottest teams in the country, and it’s building a lot of momentum. Coach Eric Musselman’s squad will be a trendy SEC Tournament pick, and it is extremely difficult to dispatch at Bud Walton Arena.
However, ESPN’s Basketball Power Index gives the Tigers a fighting chance. BPI only predicts a 2.1-point margin of victory for the Razorbacks, giving them a 57.5% chance to win.
I’m not quite as confident in LSU’s chances, though. This team has struggled a lot with inconsistency, and asking it to beat this Arkansas squad right now is a bit too much.
Prediction: Arkansas 65, LSU 57
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