LSU vs Florida State Prediction 12-3-24 College Basketball Picks
Florida State (7-1) vs. LSU (6-1)
December 3, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: LSU -3.5; Over/Under: +150
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The Florida State Seminoles and LSU Tigers meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Here’s a LSU vs Florida State Prediction. This article will include a LSU vs Florida State Pick.
Florida State Seminoles Betting Preview
The Florida State Seminoles beat Western Carolina and UMass, and they play NC State, Tulane and Winthrop next. The Florida State Seminoles are averaging 79.3 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 64 points on 38.8 percent shooting. Jamir Watkins is averaging 17.3 points and 4.4 rebounds, while Malique Ewin is averaging 10.5 points and 5.4 rebounds. Taylor Bol Bowen is grabbing 4.8 rebounds and Daquan Davis is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Florida State Seminoles are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 67.5 percent from the free throw line. The Florida State Seminoles are allowing 26.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.5 rebounds per game.
LSU Tigers Betting Preview
The LSU Tigers beat UCF and Northwestern State, and they play Florida Gulf Coast, SMU and Stetson next. The LSU Tigers are averaging 81.6 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 69 points on 37.5 percent shooting. Cam Carter is averaging 16.7 points and 4 rebounds, while Jordan Sears is averaging 14.7 points and 4.3 rebounds. Jalen Reed is the third double-digit scorer and Vyctorius Miller is grabbing 2 rebounds. The LSU Tigers are shooting 31.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The LSU Tigers are allowing 25 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.6 rebounds per game.
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- LSU has won 46 of its last 49 night games against non-Conference opponents at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
- Florida State has lost each of its last five games against the Southeastern Conference.
- LSU has won the first half in 31 of its last 40 night games against non-Conference opponents at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
Matchup/League Facts
- LSU ranks T8th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (25.0%).
- LSU ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (41.9).
- Florida State ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent assist to turnover ratio this season (0.56).
- Florida State ranks 6th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (11.4).
LSU vs Florida State Prediction
This isn’t the most talented Florida State team we’ve seen over the years, and its only test so far was an ugly loss to Florida. The LSU Tigers are far more battle tested, which includes an outright upset over Kansas State, and they’re getting after it defensively. In Baton Rouge, I’d need more points to give FSU a serious look. Give me the Tigers and the reasonable line, as LSU gets off to a fast start and looks like a sneaky SEC contender.
