Florida Gulf Coast Eagles vs LSU Tigers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/8/24
The Eagles and Tigers are set to face off at 3:00 ET on SEC. The Tigers will host the game at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 140 points, and LSU is favored by -15 vs. Florida Gulf Coast.
FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Florida Gulf Coast Eagles +15
This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 3:00 ET on Sunday, December 8th.
WHY BET THE FLORIDA GULF COAST EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-73 in favor of the Tigers.
- Even though we have LSU winning straight-up, we like Florida Gulf Coast at +15.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Are the Eagles Ready for a Win at Baton Rouge?
Florida Gulf Coast fell to 3-6 on the season after a 76-73 loss to Furman on Wednesday. The Eagles, who were +2.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 149, surpassing the over/under line of 133.
FGCU led 44-33 at halftime but struggled in the second half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 43. This collapse cost them the game and a chance to cover the spread.
In their latest game, the Eagles put up 73 points, shooting 52.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.2%. They hit 62.2% of their two-point attempts, while going 6-for-18 from beyond the arc, shooting 33.3% from three-point range.
Zavian McLean led the way with 19 points and 5 rebounds, shooting 61.5% overall and 66.7% from three. PJay Smith Jr. added 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from deep, also shooting 66.7% from three-point range.
Florida Gulf Coast allowed 76 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 52% from the field. Inside the arc, the Eagles gave up 23 two-point field goals on 37 attempts, a 62% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the opposition hit 6 of 18 shots, shooting 33%. Florida Gulf Coast also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws, a 69% success rate. The Eagles allowed 5 offensive rebounds.
Can LSU Pull Off a Home Win?
LSU improved to 7-1 on the season with an 85-75 win over Florida State on Tuesday. The Tigers, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The game’s total points of 160 exceeded the O/U line of 150.5.
LSU trailed 35-32 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 53 points while allowing 40. Their strong finish helped them secure the win at home.
In their last game, the Tigers put up 85 points, shooting 45.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.6%. They hit 33.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 9 of 27 attempts, and went 20 for 29 from the free-throw line, good for 69%.
Cam Carter led the way with 26 points, shooting 53.3% overall and adding 8 rebounds. Malique Ewin was a force on the boards, grabbing 17 rebounds to go along with his 17 points. Jerry Deng was efficient from deep, hitting 3 of 5 threes for a 60% mark.
Despite giving up 75 points, LSU’s defense struggled to contain their opponent, who shot 45% from the field, including 54% on two-point attempts. The Tigers allowed 28 made field goals on 62 attempts.
From beyond the arc, LSU’s opponent shot 33%, hitting 9 of 27 three-point attempts. The Tigers also sent them to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 for 69%. LSU gave up 15 offensive rebounds.