The LSU Tigers (3-2) square off with the Rhode Island Rams (4-1) at Montego Bay Convention Centre. The game starts at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 24, 2019, and will air on CBS Sports Network.
LSU Tigers vs. Rhode Island Rams Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Rams beat the North Texas Mean Green, 60-47, while the Tigers lost a winnable game to the 15th-ranked Utah State Aggies, 80-78.
Rhode Island played a flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.6 (better than their season average of 16.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 29.5). North Texas put up marks of 21.4 and 23.5, respectively, for those same stats. LSU, on the other hand, made 11 of their 25 three pointers (44.0 percent). Rhode Island was led by Fatts Russell, who recorded 22 points. Skylar Mays, meanwhile had a good game for LSU, putting up 30 points.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Rhode Island in this meeting. The Rams rank 87th in offensive rebounding percentage (31.3 percent), while LSU ranks 276th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent) dating back to last season.
LSU Tigers vs. Rhode Island Rams Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Rhode Island, ATS Winner – Rhode Island, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Rhode Island ranks 120th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while LSU ranks 264th (24.4).
- The Tigers average 4.4 blocks per game, which ranks 45th in the country. The Rams rank 154th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Tigers rank 30th in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Rams rank 172nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- Rhode Island averages 7.3 steals per game, which ranks 64th in the country. LSU ranks 201st in steals allowed per game (6.8).
