Cappers Sports Picks

*3 Star Play Under* LSU Tigers coach Will Wade said Xavier Pinson is doubtful for this game. Darius Days is considered a gametime decision. These guys are 2 of the top 3 scorers on the game. Pinson is also great at getting quick steals and getting out in transition. LSU really misses him. Days is a great offensive rebounder and he would be missed as well.

Texas A&M ranks 32nd in the nation in defensive efficiency. Buzz Williams' team does a good job making the opponent work for their shot. Texas A&M is second in steals percentage in the country and LSU turns the ball over a lot, especially without Pinson.

LSU ranks first in the nation in defensive efficiency. The Tigers turnaround on defense this year has been nothing short of amazing. Their length and athleticism is really bothering opposing offenses.

Take the under. 

*3 Star Play Under* The Seton Hall Pirates have been a mess without Bryce Aiken. Aiken is questionable for this game, but since he wasn't cleared from the concussion protocol on Monday night against St. John's and the team doesn't play until next Tuesday again, one beat writer said he might be leaning toward doubtful to play here.

Seton Hall put up just 66 and 63 points against a mediocre St. John's defense in their last two games without Aiken. Aiken would rank in the top ten in the country in offensive rating per KenPom if he had just a little higher possession usage. Aiken at less than 100 percent slows the team down a lot, and him being out of the lineup hurts them badly.

Marquette won 73-72 when these two played recently and that was with the teams at full strength. Shot Quality says that final score should have been just 67-66. The Golden Eagles are second in the Big East in effective field goal percentage defense. 

Despite the quick pace, both teams are significantly better on defense than offense.

Take the under.