LSU at Kansas State odds, picks and predictions
LSU Tigers (2-0) and Kansas State Wildcats (2-0) tangle Thursday in Manhattan. Tip-off at Bramlage Coliseum will be at 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let's analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's college basketball odds around the LSU vs. Kansas State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions .
LSU is on the road after clocking 2 home wins, although the second of those wins did not come easily. On Sunday, the Tigers failed to cover a 19-point number and nearly failed to earn a victory in a 74-61 contest against Alabama State. LSU trailed by 8 at halftime and was deadlocked with the Hornets inside the 8-minute mark.
Kansas State last played on Saturday, failing to cover a 23.5-point spread in a 77-64 win over Cleveland State. The Wildcats shot 57.8% from the floor, but was somewhat undone by 19 turnovers. KSU is seeking its sixth straight win on home hardwood.
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LSU at Kansas State odds
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LSU at Kansas State picks and predictions
Kansas State 78, LSU 70
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Against the spread
These teams met last year in Baton Rouge, and KSU picked up a 15-point road win. The Wildcats outshot the Tigers and had 12 offensive rebounds to LSU's 5 in a 75-60 victory.
In the off-season, Kansas State added some scoring punch, and figure the Wildcats as having the systemic defensive-efficiency edge. KSU has also been sharp from distance, posting a 43.4% 3-point mark through 2 games.
With LSU being away from home for a first time and coming off a bit of a disappointing performance against Alabama State, consider a partial-unit play on KANSAS STATE -7.5 (-110).
Over/Under
Both sides have a lot of veterans, and both play responsible defense and are adept at forcing sub-optimum looks.
Last year's matchup cashed on an Under 144.
The power matchup should bring a lot of energy from both sides, and the UNDER 149.5 (-110) is the value play.
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