The Northwestern State Demons (2-5) will travel to the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to meet the LSU Tigers (6-2). The game starts at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 8, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Northwestern State Demons at LSU Tigers Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Tigers easily got past the New Orleans Privateers, 90-54, while the Demons lost big to the SMU Mustangs, 77-51.
LSU played a perfect contest. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.274 (above their season average of 0.248) and a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 19.6). For those same stats, New Orleans was 0.063 and 18.6, respectively. Northwestern State, on the other hand, held SMU to an effective field goal percentage of 0.467 (below their season average of 0.549). LSU was led by Emmitt Williams, who contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Chudier Bile was a key piece for Northwestern State with nine points.
The productive offense of LSU will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Northwestern State. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Tigers rank 32nd in offensive efficiency, while the Demons are 262nd in defensive efficiency. The Tigers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
Northwestern State Demons vs. LSU Tigers ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – LSU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- LSU averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 38th in the NCAA. Northwestern State ranks 283rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.8).
- The Tigers rank 49th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Demons rank 178th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
- Northwestern State ranks 173rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.3) while LSU ranks 238th (23.8).
- The Tigers average 8.5 steals per game, which ranks 28th in the NCAA. The Demons rank 244th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- LSU ranks 68th in assists allowed per game (11.6) while Northwestern State ranks 244th (14.4).