Stetson vs LSU Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/17/24

The Stetson Hatters are visiting the LSU Fighting Tigers on Tuesday, December 17th at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Stetson Hatters vs LSU Fighting Tigers Prediction.

LSU Fighting Tigers Preview

The LSU Fighting Tigers have an 8-2 record this season and are coming off a 64-74 loss to SMU. The Tigers are 5-5 against the spread, and 4-6 in over/under, while having a 6-0 home record.

Offensively, LSU is averaging 80 points per game, which ranks 90th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 70.3 points per game (158th). The Tigers shoot 45.9% from the field (151st) and 31.3% from beyond the arc (285th). The Tigers shoot 74.6% from the free throw line (85th) and are grabbing 40.3 rebounds per game (41st).

Camryn Carter leads LSU in scoring this season, with an average of 16.7 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Jordan Sears adds 15.8 points and 4.1 rebounds. LSU will face New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State, Vanderbilt, and Missouri after this game.

Stetson Hatters Preview

The Stetson Hatters have a 1-9 record this season and are coming off a 72-81 loss to Florida International. The Hatters are 3-6 against the spread, and 6-3 in over/under while having a 0-3 road record.

Offensively, Stetson is averaging 73.2 points per game, which ranks 235th in the nation. Defensively, they are allowing 82.3 points per game (355th137th). The Hatters shoot 44.8% from the field (198th) and 33.2% from beyond the arc (207th). The Hatters shoot 69.2% from the free-throw line (246th) and are grabbing 35.6 rebounds per game (229th).

Jordan Wood leads Stetson in scoring this season, with an average of 12.3 points, while Mehki Ellison adds 12.2 points. 

Why the LSU Tigers will win

• Stetson has lost each of its last 11 games against non-conference opponents.
• LSU has won 47 of its last 50 night games against non-conference opponents at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
• Stetson has lost the first half in each of its last seven night games against non-conference opponents.

Why the Stetson Hatters will win

• LSU has lost the first half in five of its last six night games at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Stetson Hatters vs LSU Fighting Tigers Prediction

In this Stetson Hatters vs LSU Fighting Tigers Prediction, LSU is coming as a -25.5 home favorites. LSU is better both offensively, scoring 6.8 points more than Stetson, and defensively, allowing 12 points less. The Fighting Tigers are winning by an average of 9.7 points per game, while the Hatters are losing by an average of 9.1 points. LSU is perfect at home this season, while Stetson is winless on the road. The value here lies with the home team, so pick the LSU Fighting Tigers and lay the points at home.