LSU vs SMU Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/14/24

In this article, we will formulate an LSU vs SMU Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday,  December 14th, at the Comerica Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Mustangs’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving LSU

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving SMU

-Recent betting trends in games played between LSU and SMU

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Tigers and Mustangs. 

Should LSU Be Getting More Attention?

LSU has won four games in a row and the start of this season has been strong for them. In the last game against Florida Gulf Coast, LSU scored 80 points, and that was enough for the nine-point victory. There were five different players that put up at least 11 points. LSU on the season is averaging 81.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 62nd in the league while the defense is ranked 153rd. Cam Carter is averaging 17.3 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. LSU will play against Stetson, New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State, Vanderbilt, and Missouri following this game.

SMU Defense Stepped Up

SMU, in the last game, faced off against Virginia, and the defense was elite, giving up only 51 points on the way to the victory. They actually allowed Virginia to shoot 42.1 percent deep but only 34 percent from the field. SMU on the season is averaging 85.8 points while their defense is giving up 69.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 21st in the league while the defense is ranked 147th. Guard Boopie Miller is averaging 14.9 points while shooting 40.5 percent from the field and 25 percent from behind the three-point line. SMU will take on Boston College and Longwood after this one.

Why SMU Will Beat LSU

• SMU has won each of its last four games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• LSU has lost three of its last four day games played at neutral venues.
• LSU has lost the first half in each of its last five Saturday games against non-conference opponents.

LSU vs SMU Prediction 

Give me the over here. These are both elite offenses, and both are going to find plenty of success scoring here. SMU is averaging 85.8 points while LSU is averaging 81.8 points per game. Both of the offenses are going to really step up here, and that is going to be the difference here. Both of these teams are going over 80 points here, and this game is going to go over the total. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Over