Charleston Cougars vs. LSU Tigers ATS Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, College Basketball

The Charleston Cougars (3-1) square off against the 19th-ranked LSU Tigers (4-0) in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House. The game will air on ESPNU at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 22, 2018.

Charleston Cougars vs. LSU Tigers ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Tigers defeated the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, 74-67, while the Cougars fell to the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 70-58.

LSU dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a superb turnover percentage of 8.8 (better than their season average of 15.5) and a free throw rate of 0.172 (matching their season average). Louisiana Tech recorded marks of 20.3 and 0.131, respectively, for those same stats. Charleston, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.425 vs. 0.569). LSU’s Tremont Waters had a good game, putting up 14 points, five rebounds and five assists. Jarrell Brantley, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Charleston with 26 points.

This matchup figures to be a shootout as two of the country’s top offenses battle. Since last season, LSU ranks 29th with 114.1 points per 100 possessions and Charleston is 52nd (111.8). ,

Charleston vs. LSU Free Pick

Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – Charleston, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • LSU ranks 17th in steals per game (7.9) while Charleston ranks 248th (5.2).
  • The Tigers rank 254th in rebounds per game (33.8) while the Cougars rank 293rd (32.8).
  • Charleston ranks 129th in blocks per game (3.6) while LSU ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.4).
  • The Cougars rank 100th in three pointers allowed per game (20.7) while the Tigers rank 275th (24.3).
  • LSU ranks 130th in assists per game (14.1) while Charleston ranks 301st (10.9).
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