The 19th-ranked LSU Tigers (5-1) will be in the AdvoCare Invitational at HP Field House when they take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys (3-2). The game starts at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
Oklahoma State Cowboys vs. LSU Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last matchup. The Tigers lost a tough one against the 14th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, 79-76, while the Cowboys lost big to the Villanova Wildcats, 77-58.
Oklahoma State had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 17.4) while LSU made 11 of their 26 three pointers (42.3 percent). LSU’s Skylar Mays had a solid performance, finishing with 19 points and five rebounds. Oklahoma State was lifted by Mike Cunningham, who had 15 points.
The productive offense of LSU will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of Oklahoma State. Dating back to last season, the Tigers rank 30th in offensive efficiency, while the Cowboys are 156th in defensive efficiency. The Tigers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Additionally, the Cowboys could control the offensive glass in this contest as they rank 42nd in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 33.6 percent. The Tigers, meanwhile, rank 317th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.0 percent).
Oklahoma State vs. LSU ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – LSU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Oklahoma State ranks 89th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6) while LSU ranks 283rd (24.3).
- The Cowboys rank 78th in blocks per game (4.0) while the Tigers rank 143rd in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Tigers average 7.8 steals per game, which ranks 19th in the NCAA. The Cowboys rank 159th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
- Oklahoma State ranks 131st in rebounds per game (36.3) while LSU ranks 259th (33.7).
