Who's Playing
Winthrop @ LSU
Current Records: Winthrop 5-6; LSU 9-1
What to Know
The LSU Tigers will square off against the Winthrop Eagles at 7 p.m. ET Saturday at Pete Maravich Assembly Center. LSU is out to keep their six-game home win streak alive.
The North Carolina Central Eagles typically have all the answers at home, but on Tuesday the Tigers proved too difficult a challenge. LSU came out on top against North Carolina Central by a score of 67-57. Among those leading the charge for LSU was forward Derek Fountain, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 14 rebounds.
Meanwhile, Winthrop ended up a good deal behind the Furman Paladins when they played on Saturday, losing 82-67.
LSU is the favorite in this one, with an expected 15-point margin of victory. At 1-5 against the spread at home, they are no cash cow. That said, Winthrop isn't so hot on the road, where they are 0-4.
LSU's win lifted them to 9-1 while Winthrop's defeat dropped them down to 5-6. We'll see if LSU can repeat their recent success or if Winthrop bounces back and reverse their fortune.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Pete Maravich Assembly Center -- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- TV: SEC Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $1.00
Odds
The Tigers are a big 15-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 15-point spread, and stayed right there.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
This is the first time these teams have played each other within the last seven years.
