Alabama vs LSU Picks and Predictions for Saturday, February 21, 2026
Alabama vs LSU Information
The Alabama Crimson Tide will be on the road Saturday night at 6:00 PM in Baton Rouge, LA, against the LSU Tigers. Alabama is the 25th-ranked team in the nation with 19 wins and 7 losses this season, following a 2-point double-overtime victory over Arkansas in their last outing. The LSU Tigers return home Saturday with fourteen wins and 12 losses, currently riding a 4-game skid following a three-point road loss to Texas. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.
Alabama Preview
The Alabama offense has been phenomenal this season, averaging 92.7 points on 46% shooting from the floor, and the Crimson Tide has averaged 99 points per game over its last five wins. Defensively, Alabama has been mediocre, allowing 83.9 points per game this season. Labaron Philon leads the Alabama offense this season after 21.8 points and five assists per game. Aden Holloway is averaging 16.9 points, and Latrell Wrightsell averages 12.3 points per game. Amari Allen averages 11.9 points to go along with the team-leading 7.7 rebounds per game.
LSU Preview
Offensively, LSU is averaging 8.9 points on 48% shooting from the floor this season, but has averaged only 70.25 points per game during its last four losses. Defensively, LSU is allowing 75.8 points per game this season, but has given up an average of 83.75 points per game during its current 4-game skid. Max Mackinnon leads the LSU offense this season, averaging 15 points per game. Marquel Sutton is averaging 13.8 points to go along with the team-leading 7.7 rebounds per game. Jalen Reese averages 4.5 points to go along with the team-leading 2.9 assists per game this season.
Alabama vs LSU Prediction
Alabama is a better team in this matchup and will do the work to get the win on Saturday. Look for Alabama jump on LSU early and control this game from the opening minutes. Take the Crimson Tide to roll to the win and cover Saturday afternoon in Louisiana in a high-scoring SEC matchup. Final Score Prediction: Alabama Crimson Tide wins and covers 89-78.
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