Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Florida State vs LSU NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Baton Rouge.
Florida State vs LSU Prediction
Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Seminoles and Tigers. The game is starting at 9:00 ET on SECN, and it's hosted by the Tigers at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this non-conference game currently have LSU as the -4 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 150 points.
Florida State vs. LSU Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Florida State Seminoles at LSU Tigers
- Where: Baton Rouge at Pete Maravich Assembly Center
- Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
- Betting Odds LSU -4, FLST +142 | LSU -172 O/U 150
Seminoles Preview: Can the Seminoles Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Florida State improved to 6-1 on the season with a dominant 91-57 win over Western Carolina on Tuesday. Playing at home, the Seminoles were -20 favorites and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 148 just edged over the O/U line of 147.
FSU took control early, leading 49-26 at halftime, and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Catamounts 42-31.
Seminoles Offense Breakdown
Florida State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 91 points with a 57.4% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to their 66.7% shooting on two-pointers and 42.9% from beyond the arc.
The Seminoles also connected on 20 of 26 free throws (76.9%) and dished out 19 assists. Daquan Davis led the way with 19 points, hitting 3 of 4 from deep and finishing with an 83.3% shooting percentage overall.
Seminoles Team Defense
Florida State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 57 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Seminoles allowed 31 field goals on 54 attempts.
Inside the arc, Florida State's defense allowed 22 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 66% shooting percentage. From three-point range, they gave up 9 threes on 21 attempts, a 42% success rate. The Seminoles also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 20 free throws, shooting 76%.
Tigers Preview: Can LSU Secure a Home Victory?
LSU improved to 6-1 on the season with a 77-53 win over Northwestern State on Friday. The Tigers were heavy favorites at -19 and covered the spread. The game’s total points were 130, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.
After trailing 26-25 at halftime, LSU dominated the 2nd half, scoring 52 points while holding the Demons to 27 points.
Tigers Offense Breakdown
In their latest game, the Tigers put up 77 points, shooting 44.8% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 53.4%. They connected on 37% of their three-point attempts, hitting 10 of 27 from deep, and were solid from the free-throw line, making 15 of 18 for an 83.3% success rate.
Jordan Sears led the way with 18 points, knocking down 6 threes on 11 attempts (54.5%). Cam Carter added 15 points, and Jon Sanders II contributed 14, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. The Tigers also grabbed 11 offensive rebounds and dished out 15 assists in the win.
Tigers Team Defense
LSU's defense held their opponent to 53 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Tigers gave up 16 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, LSU's defense allowed 10 threes on 27 attempts, with the opposing team shooting 37%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 15 free throws, an 83% success rate. LSU gave up 11 offensive rebounds.
Seminoles vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last five road contests, the Seminoles offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 81. Florida State posted an overall record of 2-3 while going 1-4 ATS.
- Across their ten previous home games, LSU has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 74 points per game.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Seminoles have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-4.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have gone 5-5 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 9-1.
Florida State vs LSU Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Florida State +4 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.