Peterson: LSU vs. Tennessee Prediction

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The LSU Tigers and Tennessee Volunteers are the top two teams in the country in steals per game and will square off in a battle of ranked opponents on Saturday in Knoxville.

LSU Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers (-5, 130.5)
(stats as of Friday morning)

 

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LSU has turned over a new leaf, ranking first in the country in points allowed on a per-possession basis and also rank fourth in the country in 3-point shooting defense on the road, with opponents making just 25.1 percent of their 3-point shots.

The Tigers offense has scuffled recently, averaging 63 points per game in their three most recent games, all of which have been without starting point guard Xavier Pinson.

Neither team has shot well from distance, as Tennessee is making just 29.9 percent of their 3-point shots in SEC play, while LSU is making 32.8% of their 3-pointers overall, but are making just 25.9 percent of their 3’s in road games.

With both teams outside the top 90 in points scored on a per-possession basis, defense will take center stage in Tennessee on Saturday.

Pick: Under 130.5

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Greg Peterson
Greg, originally from Wisconsin and a UW Oshkosh alumnus, is widely recognized in the sports media industry, particularly for his expertise in college basketball, which earned him the nickname "Hoops" from Brent Musburger. He has worked with Vanderbilt and Oregon's flagship stations and joined VSIN in 2017. Greg contributes to various channels, hosting "The Baseball Betting Show" and "Coast To Coast Hoops" podcasts, and writes for DK Nation, building on his experience with over 500 articles for the New York Post. Known for his analytical approach, he produces daily spreadsheets for college basketball and MLB games, focusing on educating bettors about the importance of betting on numbers rather than teams.