The LSU Tigers (6-2) will try to continue their five-game winning streak against the UIW Cardinals (5-5) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game starts at 2 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
UIW Cardinals at LSU Tigers Betting Prediction
The last time the Cardinals played, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Texas Tech Red Raiders, 87-37. Texas Tech made nine of their 22 three pointers (40.9 percent). UIW, on the other hand, was just 2-13 (15.4 percent). Antoine Smith Jr. was UIW’s leading scorer with 16 points on 5-for-9 shooting.
The Tigers dismantled the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in their last outing, 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). Naz Reid led LSU in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
The productive offense of LSU will battle against the bottom-tier defense of UIW. Dating back to last season, the Tigers rank 40th in offensive efficiency, while the Cardinals are 295th in defensive efficiency. The Tigers should have the edge on that end of the court.
UIW Cardinals at LSU Tigers Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
LSU ranks 24th in steals per game (8.0) while UIW ranks 225th in steals allowed per game (7.2).
The Tigers rank 123rd in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Cardinals rank 296th (16.5).
LSU ranks 113th in assists per game (14.3) while UIW ranks 271st (10.8).
The Cardinals average 4.2 blocks per game, which ranks 54th in the country. The Tigers rank 135th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
LSU ranks 233rd in rebounds per game (34.0) while UIW ranks 265th (33.3).
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