The Northwestern State Demons will be facing off against the LSU Tigers at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Friday, November 29, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET. The game will be televised on ESPN Plus and can also be streamed online through the CBS Sports App or Fubo. Ticket prices for the game start at $2.08.
Northwestern State is coming off a three-game homestand and will now hit the road to take on the LSU Tigers. In their last game, the Demons secured an upset victory against N. Alabama with a final score of 71-58. They will be looking to continue their winning streak against the Tigers, who are currently a 20.5-point favorite.
LSU, on the other hand, is coming off a high-scoring win against UCF with a final score of 109-102. Despite being down by 20 points in the first half, the Tigers managed to stage a comeback led by players like Jalen Reed, who had a double-double with 21 points and 13 rebounds, and Jordan Sears, who almost had a double-double with 25 points and nine rebounds. Dji Bailey also made a significant impact with 14 points, six assists, and five rebounds.
When it comes to rebounding, both teams have been strong this season. Northwestern State has been averaging 37.3 rebounds per game, while LSU has been averaging 42.3. This could make for an interesting matchup as both teams battle on the boards to gain an advantage.
In their previous matchup in December 2023, LSU dominated Northwestern State with a final score of 96-55. The Tigers have a history of winning against the Demons in the last five years, with victories in all their previous matchups.
According to the latest college basketball odds, LSU is a 20.5-point favorite against Northwestern State, with an over/under of 142.5 points. The betting community and oddsmakers are aligned on this prediction, making it a game to watch.
Overall, the game between Northwestern State and LSU promises to be an exciting showdown between two competitive teams with a history of intense matchups. Fans can tune in to ESPN Plus to catch all the action live from the Pete Maravich Assembly Center.
