The LSU Tigers (2-1) and their phenomenal offense welcome the UMBC Retrievers (4-0) and their tremendous defense. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
UMBC Retrievers at LSU Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Nicholls Colonels 75-65, while the Retrievers beat the Georgian Court Lions 60-48.
UMBC played a perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.218 (below their season average of 0.286) and a turnover percentage of 19.1 (worse than their season average of 15.0). For those same stats, Georgian Court was 0.096 and 28.5, respectively. Meanwhile, LSU dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.286 and an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.5. Nicholls was 0.145 and 25.6, respectively, for those same stats. LSU rallied around Darius Days, who contributed 17 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Brandon Horvath had a solid performance for UMBC, putting up 13 points and 12 rebounds.
This battle pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. LSU ranks 40th in offensive efficiency and UMBC is ninth in defensive efficiency since last season.
UMBC Retrievers at LSU Tigers ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Lsu, ATS Winner – LSU, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- LSU ranks 45th in blocks per game (4.3) while UMBC ranks 223rd (2.5).
- The Retrievers average 23.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 101st in the NCAA. The Tigers rank 257th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
- The Tigers rank 29th in rebounds per game (39.1) while the Retrievers rank 205th (34.8).
- UMBC averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 43rd in the country. LSU ranks 217th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
