LSU Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide predictions, Feb 21, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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The upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash between the LSU Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide promises to be an intriguing matchup. Scheduled for February 21, 2026, LSU will host at their home venue, seeking to capitalize on the home-court advantage.

Recent performances reveal a stark contrast between the two teams. The LSU Tigers have struggled, winning just one of their last five matches, highlighting potential issues with consistency and defensive resilience. On the other hand, the Alabama Crimson Tide enter this game in formidable form, boasting five consecutive victories. Their recent success can be attributed to effective offensive execution and strong perimeter shooting, making them a tough opponent.

Bookmakers currently favor Alabama, with odds of 1.37 compared to LSU’s 2.74, reflecting the Tigers’ uphill battle. Our predictive model assigns a probability of 35.6% for a home win—underscoring LSU’s need to elevate their performance significantly—and a 64.4% chance of an away victory for Alabama.

In summary, while Alabama appears to hold the upper hand both in terms of form and betting odds, LSU will aim to turn the tide in front of their home crowd. As with all sports encounters, the match could produce unexpected outcomes.

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LSU
30.6%

Alabama
69.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 83:89

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	3.15		1.32
	3.23		1.34
	3		1.36
	2.61		1.41

Latest Results

17.02.26 Texas Longhorns basketball – LSU Tigers basketball – 88:85
14.02.26 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – LSU Tigers basketball – 73:63
10.02.26 LSU Tigers basketball – Arkansas Razorbacks basketball – 62:91
07.02.26 LSU Tigers basketball – Georgia Bulldogs basketball – 71:83
31.01.26 South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – LSU Tigers basketball – 87:92 OT

18.02.26 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Arkansas Razorbacks basketball – 117:115 OT
14.02.26 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – South Carolina Gamecocks basketball – 89:75
11.02.26 Ole Miss Rebels basketball – Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – 74:93
07.02.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – 92:96
04.02.26 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Texas A&M Aggies basketball – 100:97

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, LSU won 0.

LSU is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Alabama is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).

Alabama may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Alabama is a strong favorite.

We predict that Alabama will win today’s game, with odds of 1.35.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, LSU won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 1493:1676. (average 74.7:83.8).

Including home matches between the teams, LSU won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 695:756. (average 77.2:84).

Latest Head To Head

25.01.25 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – LSU Tigers basketball – 80:73
10.02.24 LSU Tigers basketball – Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – 92:109
27.01.24 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – LSU Tigers basketball – 109:88
04.02.23 LSU Tigers basketball – Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – 69:79
14.01.23 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – LSU Tigers basketball – 106:66

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.25 (17.74%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 6 (12.57%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (10.05%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8 (9.42%)

5. Iowa State: 13 (5.8%)

6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.39%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14 (5.39%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 17 (4.44%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.59%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 26 (2.9%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.84%)

12. Michigan State: 51 (1.48%)

13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.48%)

14. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.13%)

15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (1.13%)

16. Louisville: 67 (1.13%)

17. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (1.13%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.13%)

19. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.13%)

20. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.93%)

21. North Carolina: 101 (0.75%)

22. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.6%)

23. Clemson: 126 (0.6%)

24. Brigham Young: 126 (0.6%)

25. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.6%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.5%)

27. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.5%)

28. NC State: 151 (0.5%)

29. Texas Tech: 201 (0.38%)

30. UCF Knights: 201 (0.38%)

31. Texas A&M: 201 (0.38%)

32. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.3%)

33. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.3%)

34. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.3%)

35. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.3%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.3%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.3%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.3%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.15%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.15%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.15%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)

51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.08%)

52. TCU: 1001 (0.08%)

53. West Virginia: 1001 (0.08%)

54. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.08%)

55. Creighton: 1001 (0.08%)

56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.08%)

57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.08%)

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