Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Tigers vs. Wildcats CBB Odds
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2022 NCAA Basketball Handicapping
- (12-1) LSU Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats (9-4)
- Date: Tuesday, January 3rd
- Time: 8:00 ET
- Venue: Rupp Arena, Lexington
- CBB Moneyline Odds: Tigers +370 | Wildcats -505
- NCAAB Betting ATS Odds: LSU +9.5 | Kentucky -9.5 (Bet Now!)
- CBB Betting Total: O/U 137.5
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LSU Tigers
LSU heads into their matchup vs Kentucky with a record of 12-1 and riding a 7-game win streak. Out of 3 games road games this season, the Tigers have a record of 2-1. Having been the underdog in 3 games, the Tigers have gone 2-1 straight up. Heading into today’s contest, they are the +9.5 underdogs on the spread. LSU currently has a record of 1-0 in Southeastern action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 11-1.
Coming into the game, KJ Williams is the team leader in scoring, averaging 18.46 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Williams is grabbing 8.0 rebounds and adding 1.0 assists. LSU’s second leading scorer is Adam Miller, who has hit 37.2% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 13.0 points per game.
The Tigers’ offense heads into the game ranked 141st in the NCAA at 73.1 points per contest. LSU’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 65.36% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 224th in overall field goal percentage at 44.0%. When the Tigers have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 31.9% of their looks.
In terms of pace, LSU is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 68.8 per contest, placing them just 386th in college basketball. Currently, the team is pulling down rebounds at a similar rate to the NCAA average at 36.9 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 12.0 offensive boards per game.
Kentucky Wildcats
Hoping to build on their 9-4 overall record, Kentucky squares off with LSU. Currently, Kentucky has been the home team 12 times, sitting with a record of 9-3. Getting ready to play for the 11 times as the favorite, the Wildcats have gone 9-2 in those matchups. Playing at home, Kentucky comes into this game as -9.5 point favorites. Kentucky currently has a record of 0-1 in Southeastern action. In non-conference games, the team has a mark of 9-3.
Coming into the game, Oscar Tshiebwe is the team leader in scoring, averaging 16.55 points per game. In addition to his scoring, Tshiebwe is grabbing 13.64 rebounds and adding 1.55 assists. Kentucky’s second leading scorer is Cason Wallace, who has hit 50.8% of his field goal attempts and is averaging 12.77 points per game.
On offense, the Wildcats are one of the top units in the country at 79.5 points per game, placing them 21st in the NCAA. Kentucky’s offensive attack is heavily reliant on getting the ball inside, as 71.92% of their shots have come inside the arc. So far, the team is ranked 30th in overall field goal percentage at 48.4%. When the Wildcats have taken 3-point shots, they are hitting 34.9% of their looks.
In terms of pace, Kentucky is below the NCAA average in possessions per game, averaging just 67.8 per contest, placing them just 456th in college basketball. Currently, the team is one of the better rebounding teams in the country, at 40.2 rebounds per contest. This figure includes 12.9 offensive boards per game.
CBB Betting Trends
- LSU is 2-3 vs the spread in their last 5 games. The Tigers are 5-0 straight up in these matchups.
- LSU is 5-5 ATS in their last 10 games on the road, going 9-1 SU.
- The Tigers are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the underdog. They are 2-1 vs the spread in these contests.
- The Wildcats are 2-1 SU in their last 3 games as the favorite. They are 0-3 vs the spread in these contests.
Free LSU Tigers vs Kentucky Wildcats NCAAB Prediction:
Free Spread Prediction: Kentucky Wildcats -9.5
Kentucky Wildcats will tip off their matchup over LSU Tigers as the strong favorites to pick up the win with a point spread sitting at -9.5. Our analysis like’s Kentucky’s chances to pull away with an easy win and cover the spread. When looking at how each team likes to play, both Kentucky and LSU are near the NCAA average in possessions per game. We like how this scenario favors Kentucky, as throughout the game their superior talent should come through in an easy win. Although the Wildcats don’t have a great track record vs the spread as the betting favorite, going 0-5 (last 5), we like their chances to come away with the ATS win.
Free CBB Betting Pick: Kentucky ATS
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