Kansas State Wildcats vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/9/23

Looking to win big? The Wildcats and Tigers face off at 1:30 ET on SECN. The Tigers are hosting the game at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Tigers as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 142.5 points.

KANSAS STATE WILDCATS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: LSU Tigers -2.5

This game will be played at Pete Maravich Assembly Center at 1:30 ET on Saturday, December 9th.

WHY BET THE LSU TIGERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Tigers.
• Not only will LSU pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.

Are the Wildcats Ready for a Win at Baton Rouge?

Heading into their game against LSU, the Kansas State Wildcats have a 7-2 overall record. In their previous five road games, which includes last year, Kansas State is 2-3. Kansas State currently sits below .500 with a 3-5 ATS record. In their last five games, they have gone 2-3 vs. the spread.

After nine games, Kansas State has an over/under record of 6-2-0, with their games averaging a combined 157 points per game so far. When looking at the Wildcats’ last three games, their over/under record is 1-2, with their games averaging 152 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the Kansas State offense tallied 75 points in a matchup against North Alabama. Their field goal percentage for the game was 35.2%, and they made 3 threes. Tylor Perry was the leading scorer for the Wildcats, putting up 16 points. In addition, Cam Carter contributed 14 points.

On defense, Kansas State is currently around the NCAA average in points allowed, giving up an average of 73.9 points per game. In today’s game vs. LSU, the Kansas State defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Kansas State made 34 free-throws vs. the Wildcats.

Can the Tigers Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

LSU comes into this game with a record of 5-3 after playing eight games. In their last ten home games, including those from last year, LSU has gone 5-5. As of now, LSU’s record versus the spread is 3-5 leading into today’s game. Examining their performance in the team’s previous five games, they have a 2-3 record against the spread.

LSU’s games have, on average, featured 143.1 points per game leading to an over/under record of 4-4-0. Their average over/under line is currently 141.2 points so far. The Tigers have an over/under record of 0-3 in their last three games, with their games averaging 137 points per game.

Coming off their recent game, the LSU offense tallied 73 points in a matchup against Southeastern Louisiana. Their field goal percentage for the game was 48.9%, and they made 8 threes. The team’s top scorer is Will Baker, who enters today’s matchup with an average of 14.9, while Jordan Wright also carries a PPG average of 12.5 into the game.

Coming into today’s game, the LSU defense is giving up an average of 68.6 points per contest. So far, the LSU defense is giving up an average of 10.8 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 14.1 times per game (575th).