Kansas State Wildcats vs LSU Tigers Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our LSU vs Kansas State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Manhattan.

LSU vs Kansas State Prediction

Betting on today's Tigers and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Bramlage Coliseum in Manhattan, KS, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 149.5 points, with Kansas State being favored by -7.5 over LSU.

LSU vs. Kansas State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: LSU Tigers at Kansas State Wildcats
Where: Manhattan at Bramlage Coliseum
Date: Thursday, November 14th
Betting Odds KANST -7.5, LSU +245 | KANST -311 O/U 149.5

Tigers Preview: Do the Tigers Have a Shot at a Road Win?

LSU improved to 2-0 on the season with a 74-61 win over Alabama State on Sunday. The Tigers were -20 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 135, falling under the 151.5 O/U line.

LSU trailed 32-26 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Hornets 48-29. The Tigers’ defense stepped up after the break, allowing them to pull away for the win.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, LSU put up 74 points, shooting 44.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 51.1%. They hit 35% of their threes, going 7-for-20, and connected on 25-of-34 free throws, good for 73.5%.

Cam Carter and TJ Madlock each scored 21 points, with Carter hitting 4-of-5 from deep. Amarr Knox added 20 points despite missing all 5 of his three-point attempts, while Jordan Sears contributed 18 points and 5 assists.

Tigers Team Defense

Defensively, LSU held their opponent to 61 points, despite allowing them to shoot 44% from the field. The Tigers gave up 14 two-point baskets on 27 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, LSU's defense allowed 7 threes on 20 attempts, with the opponent shooting 35% from three-point range. LSU also sent them to the line 34 times, where they made 25 free throws, a 73% success rate. The Tigers limited them to 6 offensive rebounds.

Wildcats Preview: Will Kansas State Come Through as Home Favorites?

Kansas State Wildcats Recent Game

Kansas State opened their season with a 77-64 win over Cleveland State on Saturday. Playing at home, the Wildcats were -23 favorites but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 141, falling short of the 148-point O/U line.

After leading 36-24 at halftime, Kansas State scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 40, indicating some defensive lapses as the game progressed.

Wildcats Offense Breakdown

Kansas State's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 58.8% from the field and 52.4% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 70.6%. They connected on 11 of 21 three-point attempts and finished with 17 assists.

Brendan Hausen led the way with 22 points, hitting 6 of 9 threes, while David N'Guessan was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6. Max Jones contributed 11 points in 18 minutes, shooting 66.7% overall.

Wildcats Team Defense

Despite Kansas State's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 64 points. The Wildcats allowed a 58% shooting performance, with 30 made field goals on 51 attempts.

Inside the arc, Kansas State's defense gave up 19 two-pointers on 30 attempts, a 63% success rate. From three-point range, their opponent hit 11 of 21 shots, good for 52%. The Wildcats also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 29 times, where they made 17 free throws, shooting 58%.

Tigers vs Wildcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

When looking at their past ten road matchups, LSU has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 75 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
Through their last ten home contests, the Wildcats offense has averaged 67 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Kansas State posted an overall record of 1-9 while going 4-6 ATS.
As the betting underdog, the Tigers have an ATS mark of just 4-6 in their last ten games. LSU posted a straight up mark of 2-8 in these matchups.
Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Wildcats have a straight up record of 7-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 3-7.