LSU vs. Arkansas: How to watch, odds, score predictions from ESPN, KenPom
The 2022 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament is in full swing, and the quarterfinals on Friday include some interesting matchups, including LSU and Arkansas. Here is everything you need to know for the matchup between the Tigers and Razorbacks, including how to watch, odds, and score predictions from ESPN and KenPom.
How to watch LSU-Arkansas
Time: 25 minutes after the conclusion of Auburn vs. Texas A&M, which tips at 12 noon ET
Location: Amalie Arena, Tampa, FL
Network: ESPN
Odds
Arkansas is currently a two-point favorite over LSU, according to the Vegas Insider consensus odds.
Money line: Arkansas -135, LSU +110
Spread: Arkansas -2, -112, LSU +2, -110
Over/under: 139 points, -110
ESPN predictions
Predicted winner: LSU
Predicted point differential: 2.9 points
Win probability (for LSU): 60.2%
ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) is a predictive tool that predicts team performances across the sport. BPI accounts for opponents, pace of play, travel, sites, and rest. ESPN expects LSU to sneak away with a close victory over Arkansas in the quarterfinals. The matchup is listed with a 92.7 matchup quality, which is the third highest on Friday’s slate of games.
KenPom predictions
Predicted winner: LSU
Predicted final score: LSU 70 – Arkansas 69
Win probability (for both teams): 50%
Like ESPN’s BPI, KenPom expects a tight matchup between the Tigers and Razorbacks. KenPom also has LSU sneaking out with a tight win, advancing to the SEC Tournament semifinals on Saturday.
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The winner of LSU-Arkansas advances to the semifinals
LSU got its first tase of SEC Tournament action on Thursday, when the Tigers defeated Missouri 76-68 in the second round. The Tigers are the fifth seed in this week’s tournament.
Meanwhile, Friday’s game will be the first postseason action for Arkansas. The Razorbacks finished the regular season as the SEC’s fourth seed, and have not played yet in this week’s tournament.
The winner of Friday’s game will advance to the first semifinal matchup on Saturday, which is scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. ET on ESPN on Saturday against the winner of Auburn-Texas A&M.