Kansas City vs LSU Prediction, Odds & Best Bet for Nov. 9 (Lots of Offense on Display in Tigers Victory)

Kansas City vs LSU Game Info

2022-23 NCAA College Basketball Regular Season Game
Kansas City Kangaroos (0-1, 0-0 Away) vs. LSU Tigers (0-0, 0-0 Home)
Date: Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022
Time: 8:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Pete Maravich Assembly Center — Baton Rouge, LA
Coverage: ESPN+/SEC Network+

The 2022-23 NCAA college basketball season is finally here. The action continues on Wednesday, Nov. 9 with another slate of intriguing matchups, including a 8:00 p.m. ET showdown between the Kansas City Kangaroos and LSU Tigers.

Kansas City opened its season with a 59-56 loss to the Lincoln Blue Tigers on Monday. The Roos held a 9-point halftime lead before falling apart down the stretch, Meanwhile, LSU hopes to build off a 2021-22 season in which it posted a 22-12 record before bowing out in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Kansas City vs LSU Odds & Spread

All NCAA college basketball betting lines, odds and prop bets.
Moneyline: UMKC: (+2200) | LSU: (-8000)
Spread: UMKC: +22.5 (-110) | LSU: -22.5 (-110)
Total: 138.5 —Over: (-110) | Under: (-110)

LSU enters this contest as massive home favorites on the moneyline and spread per FanDuel Sportsbook's odds. This 8 p.m. ET clash also features an over/under of 138.5 points, which is about average compared to Wednesday's projected totals.

Kansas City vs LSU Prediction & Pick

This will be the first time these two programs have ever faced off against one another. There have already been a few major upsets this college basketball this year, but don't expect one here. LSU has won 10 straight games against Summit League opponents as well as 18 of its last 20 home games.

LSU shined on defense last season, averaging only 63.4 points allowed per game (No. 25 in NCAA). On the other side, UMKC gave up a whopping 71.0 points per game (No. 205 in NCAA). It's hard to see a Roos offense that shot 5-of-25 from three-point range on Monday being able to keep up in this one.

Final Score Prediction: Kansas City: 57 | LSU: 84

Kansas City vs LSU Betting Trends

- Kansas City is 5-0 against the spread (ATS) in its last five away games.
- The total has hit the over in seven of Kansas City's last 10 games.
- LSU is 18-2 straight up in its last 20 home games.
- The total has hit the under in each of LSU's last five games in November.

Kansas City vs LSU Best Bet

Kansas City was sneaky good against the spread last season, which makes shifting to the point total a safe move here. The over cashed in seven of the Kangaroos' last 10 games of the 2021-22 season, while the over also cashed in four of LSU's last five games. Look for rusty defense to be on display.

This will be head coach Matt McMahon's first game leading the way in front of a raucous home crowd. LSU averaged a ridiculous 78.2 points per game and shot 47.0% from the floor when playing at home last season. Their offensive efficiency will be enough to push this game over the 138.5 point total.

Bet: Over 138.5 Points (-110)

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