Saint Bonaventure vs LSU (-2.0) 1:45pm est
The Bonnies come into play as a 9 seed looking to defeat the 8 seeded Tigers. Kyle Lofton has fueled this Saint Bonaventure offense, he is averaging 14.6 points per game, and is looking to keep that same scoring tempo here today. The Bonnies play a physical defense. They hold their opponents to a mere 60.4 points per game, which is ranked #5 in the NCAA. The Bonnies are 14-0 when they score at least 65 points.
LSU is playing with a hot offense hand right now. LSU shocked Arkansas in the SEC semifinals game by posting a score of 78 on them. Then nearly went on to win the SEC before falling short 79-80 to Alabama. Bottom line, LSU can score. Cameron Thomas averages 22.6 a game, and Trendon Watford averages 16.1. The Tigers are 13-0 when they can hold opponents to 41.5% or worse from the field.
I think Las Vegas and the sports books are lying to themselves when they made this spread. Saint Bonaventure has not played a high level scoring team like this LSU team they will face today. Their toughest opponents were Richmond and maybe Davidson, both who didn’t make the tournament. LSU is going to blow the Bonnies out of the water, and should be over before the first half is even over.
Prediction: LSU -2.0
