Predictions
Though LSU’s NCAA Tournament fate is likely sealed regardless of what happens in this game, dropping the season finale would not be a good omen as this team enters the SEC Tournament next week. This would be a Quadrant 1 win for the Tigers, which could provide a significant boost to their resume.
ESPN’s Basketball Power Index thinks that LSU will be able to get back to its winning ways with relative ease in this one. Surprisingly, BPI gives it an 83.2% chance of getting the win with a projected 10-point margin.
I don’t think the margin will be quite that big, but I think LSU finally plays a complete game and gets a much-needed win.
Prediction: LSU 73, Alabama 68