The Saint Mary’s Gaels (7-4) meet the LSU Tigers (7-3) at T-Mobile Arena. The game starts at 11 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
LSU Tigers vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last game, they blew out the Southeastern Louisiana Lions, 94-63. The Tigers had a much better turnover percentage (10.2 vs. 24.3) and had a much better free throw rate (0.364 vs. 0.222). With 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting, Naz Reid led LSU in scoring.
The Gaels dismantled the McNeese State Cowboys in their last contest, 87-65. The Gaels had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 16.8) and had a better free throw rate (0.167 vs. 0.119). With 19 points and 12 rebounds, Saint Mary’s’ Malik Fitts had a good outing.
Jordan Ford has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Saint Mary’s.
It might turn into a shootout as two of the nation’s top offenses go head-to-head. Saint Mary’s currently ranks seventh with 120.0 points per 100 possessions and LSU is 42nd (114.2).
LSU Tigers vs. Saint Mary’s Gaels Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Saint Mary’s, ATS Winner – Saint Mary’s, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Saint Mary’s ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.2) while LSU ranks 169th (6.9).
The Tigers rank 17th in blocks per game (5.1) while the Gaels rank 173rd (2.5).
LSU ranks 91st in rebounds per game (37.5) while Saint Mary’s ranks 227th (33.5).
The Gaels rank 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.8) while the Tigers rank 136th (22.1).
Saint Mary’s is 19th in the NCAA with 10.1 assists allowed per game while LSU is 48th with 11.2 assists allowed per game.
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 13.0, up from 10.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gaels have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (1.8 below their season average).
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