The LSU Tigers (7-2) travel to Houston to take on the No. 24 Cougars (8-0) in a matchup that pits great offense against stifling defense. The game starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
LSU Tigers at Houston Cougars Free Prediction
The Tigers will be hoping for similar success after thoroughly outplaying the Southeastern Louisiana Lions in their last contest, 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). LSU rallied around Naz Reid, who led the team in scoring with 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
In the Cougars’ last outing, they easily got past the Alabama A&M Bulldogs, 101-54. The Cougars had a much better free throw rate (0.197 vs. 0.056) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 12.1). Armoni Brooks was the top scorer from either team with 24 points on 9-for-13 shooting from the field.
The Tigers won the only contest against the Cougars last season, 80-77. The Tigers knocked down 17 of their 20 free throws (85.0 percent) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 27.8).
It might turn into a high-scoring affair as two of the country’s premier offenses battle. Since last season, Houston ranks 45th with 113.8 points per 100 possessions and LSU is 21st (113.6).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Houston ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while LSU ranks 168th (5.9).
The Tigers rank 14th in blocks per game (3.7) while the Cougars rank 110th (3.3).
Houston ranks 46th in rebounds per game (39.0) while LSU ranks 80th (34.2).
The Cougars rank 112th in three pointers attempted per game (23.2) while the Tigers rank 144th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
Houston is 43rd in the country with 11.1 assists allowed per game while LSU is 52nd with 12.4 assists allowed per game.
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