LSU Tigers vs Kansas State Wildcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/14/24

Betting on today’s Tigers and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Kansas State is favored by -7.5 at home against LSU.

LSU TIGERS VS KANSAS STATE WILDCATS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Kansas State Wildcats -7.5

This game will be played at Bramlage Coliseum at 9:00 ET on Thursday, November 14th.

WHY BET THE KANSAS STATE WILDCATS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Wildcats.
• Not only will Kansas State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -7.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will the Tigers Exceed Expectations on the Road?

LSU improved to 2-0 this season with a 74-61 win over Alabama State on Sunday. The Tigers were -20 favorites going into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The combined points of 135 fell short of the O/U line of 151.5.

LSU found themselves trailing 32-26 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hornets 48-29 to secure the win.

LSU’s offense put up 74 points in their last game, shooting 44.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They hit 35% from beyond the arc, going 7-for-20, and connected on 73.5% of their free throws, making 25-of-34 attempts.

Cam Carter and TJ Madlock each scored 21 points, with Carter hitting 4-of-5 from three-point range. Amarr Knox added 20 points, though he missed all 5 of his three-point attempts. Jordan Sears contributed 18 points and 5 assists, while Dji Bailey was efficient, shooting 66.7% from the field and adding 7 rebounds and 4 assists.

Despite giving up 61 points, LSU’s defense allowed the opponent to shoot 44% from the field, with 21 made baskets on 47 attempts. The Tigers gave up 14 two-point field goals on 27 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the opponent shot 35%, hitting 7 of 20 three-point attempts. LSU also sent them to the free-throw line 34 times, where they made 25 free throws, a 73% success rate. The Tigers allowed 6 offensive rebounds.

Will the Wildcats Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?

Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game/Games

Kansas State opened their season with a 77-64 win over Cleveland State on Saturday. The Wildcats were -23 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 148-point O/U line.

After leading 36-24 at halftime, Kansas State scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40 points, raising some concerns about their defense as they move forward.

Kansas State’s offense was firing on all cylinders, shooting 58.8% from the field and 52.4% from three-point range in their latest game. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 70.6%, with 11 made threes on 21 attempts.

Brendan Hausen led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 9 from deep. David N’Guessan was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6, while Coleman Hawkins contributed 5 assists.

Despite Kansas State’s defensive struggles, they held their opponent to 64 points. The Wildcats allowed their opponent to shoot 58% from the field, including 63% on two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Kansas State’s opponent hit 11 of 21 threes, shooting 52%. The Wildcats also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 17, shooting 58%. Kansas State gave up 7 offensive rebounds.