Rice vs. LSU Prediction, Pick, Odds: Angel Reese, Tigers' Quest For Back-to-Back Titles Begins Now
It's now time for the women to start their Round of 64 in the NCAAW Tournament today. Later today, Angel Reese and LSU begin their quest for back-to-back titles a. Jason Radowitz shares his Rice vs. LSU prediction, pick, and the latest odds.
Jason Radowitz - March 22, 2024, 10:00 AM EDT
5 minRice vs. LSU Prediction, Pick, Odds: LSU's Quest For Back-to-Back Titles Begins Now
The LSU Tigers finished the season 28-5 after winning the Women's National Championship last season.
The Tigers have lofty expectations but have dealt with many obstacles throughout the season. Despite multiple suspensions, injuries, and all kinds of other things, the Tigers made it into the SEC Tournament Championship against South Carolina.
However, for the second time this season, LSU couldn't get by South Carolina and didn't win the SEC Tournament. Now the Tigers will set their eyes on the real prize: the NCAAW Tournament Championship.
They'll take on the Rice Owls in a 3-versus-14 matchup in Regional 2 in Albany.
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Friday's game between the Rice Owls vs. LSU Tigers.
Rice vs. LSU Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: March 22, 2024
- Game Time: 4:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN
Rice vs. LSU Odds
- Spread: LSU -28.5 (-115), Rice +28.5 (-105)
- Total Odds: O/U 146.5 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Not Available
Rice Owls vs. LSU Tigers Prediction
This LSU team has shot 46.7% from the field while scoring 50.3% from inside the arc and 32.1% from deep.
They've shot an effective field goal percentage of 49.9% and get to the foul line at a fairly high rate of 19.2%.
They've averaged nearly 87 points per game and have only allowed opponents to score 62.5 points per game. That was with half of the games against SEC competition.
In this matchup, they'll face the Rice Owls, who are not even in a Power-5 conference.
On the other hand, opponents have shot 36.7% against LSU and have only hit an effective field goal percentage of 41.8% against LSU.
The Tigers have so much talent on both ends of the floor. It should get overwhelming for Rice. Rice has only shot a 40.1% field goal percentage and has hit just 43.8% from inside the arc. That number is already low, but it'll be lower against LSU, who are very good at protecting around the rim.
Meanwhile, Rice doesn't foul at a super high rate, but they've still allowed nearly 58% of opponents' points to be inside the arc. LSU should feast around the rim and get a bunch of easy looks while dominating the glass.
Let's take LSU at -28.5. The Tigers mean business.
Rice Owls vs. LSU Tigers Pick
- LSU -28.5 -110 Click here to see which sportsbook has the best odds
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