LSU Tigers vs Auburn Tigers Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 3 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/03/2026, 01:15 AM ET

The LSU Tigers travel to Auburn to take on the Auburn Tigers on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM at Neville Arena, and the game will be televised on the SEC Network. At the time of this writing, the odds were not released. For more action across tonight’s college basketball slate, be sure to check out our latest free college basketball picks for additional expert analysis.

LSU Searching for Conference Momentum

LSU enters this matchup at 15-14 overall and 3-13 in SEC play. The Tigers recently lost to Oklahoma 83-67 and Alabama 90-83, while also falling to Texas 88-85 and Tennessee 73-63. Their lone recent win came in a 106-99 double overtime victory at Ole Miss. LSU has been competitive offensively but has struggled to close games in SEC competition.

Offensively, LSU is averaging 81.3 points per game while allowing 77.3 points per contest. They shoot 47% from the field and pull down 36.7 rebounds per game. LSU also averages 14.8 assists per contest, showing solid offensive flow and perimeter play.

Defensively, LSU averages 6.0 steals and 3.9 blocks per game. However, allowing over 77 points per contest has put pressure on their offense to consistently score in the 80s to stay competitive.

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Auburn Hoping to Defend Home Floor

Auburn comes into this contest at 15-14 overall and 6-10 in SEC play. The Tigers recently lost to Ole Miss 85-79 and Oklahoma 91-79, but earned a win over Kentucky 75-74. They also dropped games to Mississippi State 91-85 and Arkansas 88-75. Auburn has been inconsistent but competitive at home.

The Tigers are averaging 83.3 points per game while allowing 79.9 points per contest. They shoot 46% from the field and collect 36.7 rebounds per game. Auburn averages 12.7 assists per contest, slightly lower than LSU, but makes up for it with pace and scoring bursts.

Defensively, Auburn averages 7.4 steals and 4.2 blocks per game. Their aggressive style can create turnovers, but it also sometimes leads to defensive breakdowns.

LSU Tigers vs Auburn Tigers Pick

Pick: Auburn Tigers - Spread

Auburn’s offensive output at home and LSU’s struggles in SEC play give the edge to the Tigers from Auburn. With both teams scoring at a high clip, I trust Auburn’s home-court advantage and defensive pressure to make the difference.

LSU Tigers vs Auburn Tigers Total Pick

Pick: Over (if total is set at 155 or lower)

Both teams average over 81 points per game and allow more than 77 per contest. Given their recent scoring trends and defensive inconsistencies, I expect a high-scoring SEC battle. I see this one clearing the total.

Final Score Prediction: Auburn 87, LSU 82

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