Pittsburgh vs LSU Picks and Prediction – 11/22/2024

The Pittsburgh Panthers take a road trip Friday night with the game in West Virginia against LSU. Pittsburgh is undefeated this year through five games following a 45 point blowout victory against VMI in their last outing. Offensively Pittsburgh is rolling this year averaging more than 88 points on 51.3% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Panthers have been even better allowing just 59.6 points per game overall after giving up just 48 in their last outing. Stay in the loop with our College Basketball Picks.

Ishmael Leggett leads the Pittsburgh offense this season averaging 17.6 points per game. Damian Dunn is second on the roster averaging 15.2 points in just over 28 minutes of action per contest. Cameron Corhen averages 12.6 points, while Jaland Lowe averages 13.6 points in the team high 5.8 assists. Big man Guillermo Diaz Graham averages 10 points in a team leading 7.8 rebounds.

The LSU Tigers come into Friday undefeated as well following a nine-point victory against Charleston Southern in their last outing. Offensively LSU has been phenomenal this season averaging 80.5 points on 49.3% shooting from the floor. Defensively LSU has held their own as well allowing 63.5 points per game overall resulting in their undefeated record.

Offensively, LSU rolled in their last game, scoring 77 points including forty in the second-half on 50.8% shooting from the floor. LSU pulled in 42 rebounds and forced 9 turnovers to seal the victory. Cam Carter leads LSU this season averaging 17.8 points per game. Jordan Sears is averaging 13.8 points in a team leading 3.2 assists. Jalen Reed chips in heavily averaging 10.3 points and adds a team high 6.8 rebounds per game. Daimion Collins averages 5.8 points and a team high 1.8 blocks per game for LSU.

Both teams are playing great basketball coming into this matchup, but Pittsburgh will have the edge. The Panthers have a stout offense and an incredible defense. Look for Pittsburgh to stifle LSU Friday afternoon leading to the win on the road in West Virginia. Take the Panthers to do the work if they stay undefeated with a victory against an SEC foe. Final Score Prediction, Pittsburgh Panthers win and cover 75-67.