North Texas won the NIT last year with their defense. However, offense is where they struggle this season, other than shooting the 3 point shot well, they turnover the ball too much, they struggle to get rebounds and they don't get to the charity strip often. Up against a high offensive team like LSU, the Tigers will have no problems running up the score and making their shots. The last time they played each other, LSU won 66-62. The Tigers ended the season winning five games against good teams so they are playing well, and at home in this matchup, with the home crowd and venue, LSU will make this game tough for the Green Machine who are playing with revenge but have lost their last five games against the spread versus a SEC team. The Tigers are excited to be in this tournament as they want to improve on what they accomplished this season while they still can.

NT are 0-2 ATS this season against SEC opponents. NT are 0-3 ATS this season revenging a same season loss versus an opponent. LSU are 6-6 ATS in road games this season. LSU are 3-2 ATS in their last five games this season. North Texas are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference. LSU are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the AAC.

Best bet: lay the points with LSU.