Michigan vs. LSU 3/22/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions
The LSU Tigers and the Michigan Wolverines are set to visit Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana for a matchup in the NCAA Tournament 2nd rounds. The 8th seeded LSU Tigers come into this matchup with a 19-9 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their 1st round matchup against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies, 76-61. Leading the way for the LSU Tigers was freshman guard Cameron Thomas as he recorded 27 points and 4 rebounds. Joining Thomas in the backcourt was sophomore guard Aundre Hyatt who had a productive outing for the Tigers with 13 points and 10 rebounds.
The LSU Tigers struggled shooting the ball against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies as they connected on 25 of their 62 field goal attempts (40.3%), and they were slightly worse from behind the three-point line (32%). The LSU Tigers lost the turnover battle against the St. Bonaventure Bonnies (9-4), but they dominated the Bonnies in the rebounding department (49-30).
The 1st seeded Michigan Wolverines come into this matchup with a 21-4 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning their 1st round matchup against the Texas Southern Tigers, 82-66. Leading the way for the Michigan Wolverines was senior guard Mike Smith as he recorded 18 points and 5 assists. Freshman center Hunter Dickerson had a productive outing for the Wolverines as he pitched in 16 points.
The Michigan Wolverines had a good shooting game against the Texas Southern Tigers as they connected 26 of their 54 field goal attempts (48.1%), but they struggled from behind the three-point line (34.6%). The Michigan Wolverines lost the turnover battle against the Texas Southern Tigers (14-10), but they edged out the Tigers in the rebounding department (38-28).
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The Michigan Wolverines are the most vulnerable 1-seed as they are playing without one of their best players in Isaiah Livers, and they will finally meet their fate against an extremely talented LSU Tigers. The LSU Tigers really stuck it to the St. Bonaventure Bonnies in a 15-point blowout, but they have been one of the hottest teams in the country as of recent as they have won 5 of their last 6 games. The LSU Tigers are a very explosive offense as Cameron Thomas leads the way with 22.8 PPG while Trendon Watford (16.5 PPG, 7.5 RPG) and Javonte Smart (15.6 PPG) are extremely productive. The Tigers will need to throw all different looks and bodies inside at Hunter Dickerson to slow him down, but I have the Tigers winning in my personal bracket and I will gladly take the points here. Final Score Prediction, LSU Tigers win and cover ATS 75-72.