LSU vs Kansas State Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/14/24

The LSU Fighting Tigers are visiting the Kansas State Wildcats on Thursday, November 14th at the Bramlage Coliseum. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an LSU Fighting Tigers vs. Kansas State Wildcats Prediction.

Kansas State Wildcats Preview

The Kansas State Wildcats are perfect this season with a 2-0 record and are tied with 8 more teams in the 5th place of the Big 12. They have a 2-0 home record but are 0-2 against the spread, and 1-1 in over/under this season. 

Offensively, Kansas State is averaging 83 points per game, ranking 126th in the nation, while defensively they almost crack the top-100, allowing 64.5 points per game (109th). The Wildcats have elite shooting percentages this season, with 50.8% from the field (60th), and 43.4% from beyond the arc (29th).

Kansas State is coming off a 77-64 win over Cleveland State, not covering the spread and the game went under the 148-point total. The Wildcats shot lights out in this game, with 58% from the field and 53% from downtown, while holding Cleveland State into just 38% from the field. Brendan Housen led Kansas State’s offense with 22 points with 6 triples.

Housen leads Kansas State in scoring this season, with 19.5 points and 3 rebounds, while David N’Guessan adds 16.5 points and a team-high 9 rebounds. Kansas State will meet Mississippi Valley State after this game.

LSU Fighting Tigers Preview

The LSU Fighting Tigers are undefeated this season with a 2-0 record and are tied with five more teams in the 7th place of the Southeastern. They were just 3-7 on the road last season and are 1-1 against the spread, and 1-1 in over/under this season. 

Offensively, LSU is averaging 84.5 points per game, ranking 109th in the nation, while they boast a top-60 defense, allowing 60.5 points per game (58th). The Tigers shoot with 48.2% from the field (120th), and with just 31.5% from beyond the arc (233rd).

LSU is coming off a 74-61 win over Alabama State, not covering the spread and the game went under the 151.5-point total. The Tigers played stellar defense, holding Alabama State into just 33% from the field and into just one triple made with 5% shooting. Cam Carter led LSU’s offense with 21 points, with 4 triples and 3 rebounds.  

Carter leads LSU’s offense with an average of 21 points, adding 3.5 rebounds, while Jalen Reed adds 15 points and 5.5 rebounds.  

Why the Kansas State Wildcats will win

• Kansas State has won each of its last 17 night games at Fred Bramlage Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• LSU has lost each of its last seven games against the Big 12 Conference.
• Kansas State has won the first half in each of its last six home games.

Why the LSU Tigers will win

• LSU has won each of its last seven Thursday night games against non-conference opponents.
• Kansas State has lost the first half in 14 of its last 16 night games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Kansas State’s last seven games against the Southeastern Conference Conference have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Seven of LSU’s last eight games against the Big 12 Conference Conference have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Kansas State ranks 19th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (11.5).
• Kansas State ranks 22nd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (43.4%).
• LSU ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (11.8%).
• LSU ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (2.0).

LSU Fighting Tigers vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction

LSU has won both previous meetings against Kansas State, covering the spread in both. In their most recent meeting last season, LSU won at home, 75-60. In this LSU Fighting Tigers vs Kansas State Wildcats Prediction, Kansas State is coming as a -7.5 home favorite. Both teams are inside the top 100 offensively in the nation, but it’s their defenses that stand out. Both are among the 60 best teams nationally on defense, allowing 125 total points. Their previous meeting last season also went under the total with 135 total points. Expect another low-scoring, defensive-focused game, and take the under-the-point total.