The 15th-ranked Utah State Aggies (5-0) will square off against the LSU Tigers (3-1) at Montego Bay Convention Centre. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 22, 2019, and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
Utah State Aggies vs. LSU Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams dismantled their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the UMBC Retrievers 77-50, while the Aggies beat the UTSA Roadrunners 82-50.
Utah State played a nearly perfect game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 41.5 (above their season average of 38.0) and a free throw rate of 0.068 (below their season average of 0.339). For those same stats, UTSA had marks of 24.0 and 0.043, respectively. LSU, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.237 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2 (below their season average of 39.6). UMBC was 0.115 and 21.7, respectively, for those same stats. LSU’s Trendon Watford had a solid performance, putting up 12 points and 12 rebounds. Utah State rallied around Sam Merrill, who had 21 points.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the productive offense of LSU takes on the stingy defense of Utah State. Since last season, the Tigers rank 36th in offensive efficiency, while the Aggies are 11th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Aggies, who rank 43rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.2 percent), will try to exploit the Tigers, who rank 277th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent).
Utah State vs. LSU Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Utah State, ATS Winner – Utah State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Utah State ranks seventh in assists per game (17.4) while LSU ranks 191st (12.8).
- The Aggies rank sixth in rebounds per game (40.9) while the Tigers rank 118th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1).
- Utah State averages 22.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 173rd in the nation. LSU ranks 264th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- The Tigers rank 16th in steals per game (8.6) while the Aggies rank 158th (6.2).
- LSU ranks 52nd in blocks per game (4.3) while Utah State ranks 173rd in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
