The LSU Tigers (9-3) will attempt to extend their five-game winning streak against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks (7-4) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Friday, December 28, 2018, and will air on SEC Network.
Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks at LSU Tigers Betting Prediction
The Warhawks come in on a high note after beating the Jackson State Tigers in their last outing, 75-66. The Warhawks had a better free throw rate (0.302 vs. 0.232) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.557 vs. 0.473). Louisiana-Monroe received a boost from Daishon Smith, who was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 6-for-8 shooting.
In the Tigers’ last game, they easily got past 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). Naz Reid was LSU’s leading scorer with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting from the field.
Travis Munnings has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Louisiana-Monroe.
The offensive glass could be a major advantage for LSU in this battle. The Tigers currently rank 31st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.6 percent), while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 321st in defensive rebounding percentage (66.3 percent). Moreover, the Warhawks rank 42nd in turnover percentage (16.4 percent), while the Tigers rank 55th in opponents’ turnover percentage (22.5 percent).
Louisiana-Monroe vs. LSU Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – Louisiana-Monroe, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
LSU ranks 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.2) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 206th (38.4).
The Tigers rank fifth in steals per game (9.8) while the Warhawks rank 134th (5.7).
LSU ranks 29th in blocks per game (4.9) while Louisiana-Monroe ranks 126th (2.6).
The Tigers rank 36th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Warhawks rank 83rd (12.4).
Bettings Trends:
The Warhawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 7.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 83.4 points per game (2.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.4 points per game (0.3 above their season average).
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