The Kansas State Wildcats and LSU Tigers face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Kansas State vs LSU prediction.

All Kinds of Drama Surronding Kansas State

Nae’Qwan Tomlin has been suspended all season but just this week he has been dismissed from the program after some fans protested outside the University’s house to try and get him reinstated. They have been playing without him all season, but there has to be some questions about the team will react now that he’s not with the team. In the last game against Villanova, Kansas State went to overtime, and they ended up winning 72-71. Arthur Kaluma was the top player putting up 26 points, nine rebounds, and four assists. Kansas State on the season is averaging 81.6 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 points per game. 

LSU has Been Inconsistent All Year

It’s still hard to figure out if this LSU team is good or if they are bad. Earlier in the season against Wake Forest, they were able to secure the 86-80 victory but two games later against Syracuse, the offense only scored 57 points while the defense gave up 80 points. LSU on the season is averaging 74.5 points while their defense is giving up 68.6 points per game. Forward Will Baker has been the top player averaging 14.9 points while shooting 56.3 percent from the field. 

Kansas State vs LSU Betting Prediction 

LSU has been inconsistent, but I think they are going to have a big game here. I don’t think the players are happy that Tomlin got kicked off the team and it’s now going to be a bigger distraction for them in this game. LSU on the season is averaging 74.5 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Back LSU to get the job done here. Back LSU against the spread.