LSU vs. Troy Women’s Basketball Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 18
Published 1:16 pm Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday’s game that pits the No. 7 LSU Tigers (4-0) versus the Troy Trojans (1-3) at Pete Maravich Assembly Center should be a one-sided matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 78-68 in favor of LSU, who is heavy favorites by our model. Game time is at 8:00 PM ET on November 18.
Based on our computer prediction, Troy is projected to cover the spread (38.5) versus LSU. The two teams are projected to go under the 157.5 over/under.
Catch tons of live women’s college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.
LSU vs. Troy Game Info & Odds
- Date: Monday, November 18, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV channel: SEC Network +
- Where: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center
- Line: LSU -38.5
- Point total: 157.5
Place your bets on any women’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.
LSU vs. Troy Score Prediction
- Prediction:
LSU 78, Troy 68
Spread & Total Prediction for LSU vs. Troy
- Pick ATS: Troy (+38.5)
- Pick OU: Under (157.5)
Bet on this or any women’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.
LSU Performance Insights
- Offensively, LSU was the second-best squad in the country (85.9 points per game) last season. On defense, it was 154th (63.3 points allowed per game).
- On the glass, the Tigers were second-best in the nation in rebounds (42.4 per game) last season. They were 42nd in rebounds allowed (28.4 per game).
- Last season LSU was ranked 37th in college basketball in assists with 16.2 per game.
- With 4.4 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 32.7% from downtown last year, the Tigers were 303rd and 100th in college basketball, respectively, in those categories.
- Defensively, LSU was 274th in the country in 3-pointers conceded per game at 6.6 last year. It was 107th in 3-point percentage conceded at 29.6%.
- Last year, the Tigers took 20% of their shots from beyond the arc, and 80% from inside it. In terms of made shots, 14.2% of the Tigers’ baskets were 3-pointers, and 85.8% were 2-pointers.
Troy Performance Insights
- Because of Troy’s defensive struggles last year, ranking 14th-worst in the nation with 75.0 points allowed per game, it was forced to count on its offense, which ranked 10th-best in college basketball scoring 80.9 points per game.
- The Trojans were top-25 last year in rebounding, ranking best in college basketball with 43.4 boards per game. Meanwhile, they ranked 303rd with 35.2 rebounds allowed per contest.
- Troy delivered 15.4 dimes per game, which ranked them 52nd in the nation.
- The Trojans averaged 13.8 turnovers per game (104th-ranked in college basketball). They forced 15.6 turnovers per contest (141st-ranked).
- Last year the Trojans sank 4.9 treys per game (260th-ranked in college basketball) and shot 28.8% (265th-ranked) from beyond the arc.
- Troy ranked 318th in the nation with 7.1 three-pointers allowed per game. Meanwhile, it ranked 174th with a 30.7% shooting percentage allowed from three-point land.
- Last season Troy took 77.3% two-pointers, accounting for 84.4% of the team’s baskets. It shot 22.7% from three-point land (15.6% of the team’s baskets).
Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.
Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.