LSU Tigers at Houston Cougars 12/12/18 - College Basketball Betting Odds & Picks
LSU Tigers vs. Houston Cougars
NCAAB: 9:00 PM EST
Dec. 12, 2018
TV: ESPN2
Latest Odds : HOU -5 Total 138
LSU has only dropped 2 games on the season and that is something the Tigers are going to really be happy with. However, out of the two losses one was to a ranked team and the other was to Oklahoma State. Sadly for the Tigers faithful the loss to the ranked team was quite a bit closer than the Oklahoma State loss. The Tigers, have picked up 2 straight wins since the loss though.
The Tigers are coming into the game here averaging 82.1 points a game, but have given up 69.8 points a game. The Tigers have managed to get 15.3 assist a game and have pulled down 37.8 boards a game.
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With the Cougars the offense is not the best as it has been low scoring in some games, but the defense has stepped up big in those games and what is even better for the Cougars is the fact the team is unbeaten on the year so far. So the game here could be a challenge for the Cougars defense as the Tigers do have a good offense.
The Cougars are coming into the game with an offense that has been able to tickle the net for 75.4 points a game, but the defense for the Cougars is giving up 57.8 points a game. When it comes to passing the Cougars have been able to get 16.5 assist a game. The rebounding for the Cougars has been done at the level of 40.4 boards a game.
Recent Betting Trends:
Tigers are 3-1-1 ATS in their last 5 road games following three or more consecutive home games.
Cougars are 3-9 ATS in their last 12 vs. Southeastern.
Under is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 non-conference games.
Under is 6-0 in Cougars last 6 overall.
Free Betting Pick: Houston Cougars -5
The Cougars are playing at a very high level defensively and have been able to shut down a lot of offenses on the year. However, what is even more impressive is the offense for the Cougars can show up when it needs to for helping to bring home the wins and that is what will happen in this game as the defenses are able to do battle, but the Cougars offense is able to outlast the Tigers offense. Final Score, Houston Cougars win and cover ATS 76-70.