Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils vs LSU Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/29/24
Betting on today’s Delta Devils and Tigers game? Catch the action at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA, as the Tigers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on SEC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with LSU being favored by -38.5 over Mississippi Valley State.
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils +38.5
This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 7:00 ET on Sunday, December 29th.
WHY BET THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE DELTA DEVILS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have LSU winning straight-up, we like Mississippi Valley State at +38.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Mississippi Valley State Defense Show Up on the Road?
The Delta Devils’ season continued its rough start with a 93-48 loss to Tulsa on Saturday, dropping them to 0-10. They entered the game as +29 underdogs and failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 39-16 at halftime, Mississippi Valley State allowed 54 points in the 2nd half while scoring 32. The game’s total points of 141 went over the 136.5 O/U line.
In their last game, Mississippi Valley State managed just 48 points, shooting 30% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 35%, and they hit only 54.5% of their free throws, going 6-for-11 from the line.
Matt Reed and Antonio Sisk each scored 15 points, with Reed hitting 4-of-5 threes and grabbing 9 rebounds in just 16 minutes. Tyshawn Archie added 14 points, while Dwon Odom was perfect from the field, shooting 5-for-5 and contributing 5 assists.
Mississippi Valley State’s defense struggled, giving up 93 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 72% shooting from two-point range, with the opposing team hitting 21 of 29 shots.
From beyond the arc, their opponents shot 33%, making 11 of 33 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 25 times, where they converted 18 free throws. Mississippi Valley State gave up 14 offensive rebounds.
Pressure Builds for LSU as Home Favorites
LSU Tigers Recent Game/Games
LSU improved to 10-2 on the season with an 86-70 win over New Orleans on Sunday. The Tigers, heavy favorites at -27, didn’t cover the spread but secured the victory at home.
LSU led 30-29 at halftime before breaking out for 56 points in the 2nd half while allowing 41. The game’s total points of 156 went over the 152.5 O/U line.
LSU put up 86 points in their latest game, shooting 45.7% from the field. They were strong inside, hitting 61% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from deep, making just 24.1% of their threes (7/29).
James White led the way with 24 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 3/5 from beyond the arc. Vyctorius Miller added 17 points, hitting 3/6 from three, while Cam Carter and Dae Dae Hunter each contributed 14 points.
LSU’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, allowing 61% shooting on 25/41 attempts.
From beyond the arc, LSU held their opponent to 24% shooting, as they went 7/29 from three-point range. The opposing team also shot 71% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 21 attempts. LSU allowed 17 offensive rebounds in the game.