Kansas State vs LSU Prediction 11-14-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Kansas State vs LSU Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday, November 14th at Bramlage Coliseum.

LSU starts with back-to-back wins

LSU should come into this next game with confidence as they have started the season with two solid wins. In their first game against LA-Monroe, they excelled with a nearly 90% free throw percentage. Despite 12 turnovers, they totaled 45 rebounds, 13 assists and 7 blocks with 7 steals. Jalen Reed and Cam Carter led the team with 24 and 21 points, respectively.

In their second game, they were able to secure a 74-61 point victory against Alabama State. Down by 10 points in the second half, the Tigers were able to dig deep and find the strength to come back for the win. Cam Carter continued to dominate as a leading scorer with 21 points followed by Jordan Sears who had 18. Their 3-point percentage of 35% was still much more impressive than Alabama State’s 5%. They will hope to keep this momentum going in their next game against Kansas State.

Kansas State has confidence

In their first game against New Orleans, Kansas State started playing catch-up early in the first half, at one point down by 10. With four minutes left in the first half, Brendan Hausen was able to shift the momentum for Kansas State with a low 3/3 free throws followed by two 3-point baskets to put them ahead. Once they secured that lead, they never looked back. David N’Guessan led the team with 21 points, with Max Jones and Brendan Hausen close behind with 19 and 17 points respectively.

In game two, they faced Cleveland State. They had a fantastic three-point percentage of 52.6%, a field goal percentage of 57.8% and a free throw percentage of 57.7%. Hausen again proved to be the star with 22 points. Coleman Hawkins and David N’Guessan followed Hausen with 12 points each. This Kansas State team looked to share the shots, apply pressure with defensive rebounds (18 total) and throw up solid blocks with 6 total against Cleveland State. Kansas State will need to keep this energy moving to try and hand LSU their first loss. KSU will face Mississippi Valley State after this one.

Why Kansas State Will Beat LSU

• Kansas State has won each of its last 12 night games against non-conference opponents at Fred Bramlage Coliseum.
• LSU has lost 10 of its last 11 games against the Big 12 Conference.
• LSU has lost the first half in five of its last six games against the Big 12 Conference.

Kansas State vs LSU Prediction

Kansas State has a loaded roster this year and they will find success in this game. Kansas State has Coleman Hawkins and he is a terrible matchup here for LSU. Hawkins is going to have a huge game and the Wildcats offense will be impressive here. LSU will have no answer here and this game is going to get out of hand early. Back Kansas State against the spread here.