Alabama vs. LSU: How to watch, odds, picks, final score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

Alabama will look to remain undefeated in SEC play Saturday afternoon against LSU. Here’s everything that you need to know before tip-off between the two SEC foes.

How to watch Alabama vs. LSU

Tip-off: 4 p.m. ET

Location: Pete Maravich Assembly Center — Baton Rouge, LA

Channel: ESPNU

Vegas odds

Alabama is an 11.5-point favorite over LSU on Saturday, according to VegasInsider. The over-under is set at 148.5 points.

ESPN BPI prediction

Predicted winner: Alabama

Win probability (for Alabama): 89.2%

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a tool that measures team strength and uses that to predict outcomes of future performances. 

KenPom prediction

Predicted final score: Alabama 79, LSU 66

Win probability (for Alabama): 88%

KenPom is another tool that provides advanced analysis across college basketball. Like ESPN, KenPom projects that Alabama comes away with a victory over LSU.

More on Alabama vs. LSU

After Oklahoma snapped the Crimson Tide’s nine-game win streak by blowing out Alabama during the Big 12/SEC Challenge, the Tide will be looking to put that loss completely behind them with a win on the road against the Tigers.

They were able to wash the taste out of their mouths after an incredible 101-44 win over Vanderbilt earlier in the week, and Alabama is riding high heading into Saturday’s matchup against LSU. A win would give Alabama its 10th SEC win of the season.

The Tigers have not been so fortunate in SEC play. Having one-loss entering their conference slate, LSU is tied for last place with only one win to its credit over a conference foe. They’ve lost nine-straight games and hasn’t earned a victory since Dec. 28 of last year.

The Crimson Tide will undoubteldy take advantage of a dejected LSU team, and Saturday could be a very long afternoon for the ailing LSU basketball program.