Gameday Central: How to watch Florida-LSU, Vegas spread, more
After dismantling a then No. 4 Auburn team, the Florida Gators are heading to Baton Rouge to take on the LSU Tigers, on Tuesday.
The Tigers have yet to lose a game to an SEC opponent, while the Gators have won five of their last six games. This is a contest that could affect the SEC regular season race in the long term since a win for Florida would tie the two teams in conference play.
Although Florida just knocked Auburn down, they’ll be at a disadvantage going into this game, as they struggle to stay on top on the road. Their only road win this season came against South Carolina in early January.
It won’t be an easy fight, but a win could be a chance for this Florida team to prove they’re not done yet.
Here’s everything you need to know before Florida’s matchup with LSU on Tuesday.
How to Watch/Listen
Tip off: 7 PM ET
TV: SEC Network
Radio: TuneIn ONLINE
XM Radio: Home 383/Away 382
LSU Players to Note
#4 – G Skylar Mays – Sr. 6’4, 205
Stats: 34 min., 15.9 pts. (49.2 FG%, 37.3 3PT%, 85.7 FT%), 4.8 reb., 3.1 ast., 2 stl.
Notable: Leads team in minutes, points and steals.
#1 – G Javonte Smart – So. 6’4, 205
Stats: 32.8 min., 11.7 pts. (40.1 FG%, 29.9 3PT%, 81.8 FT%), 3.6 reb., 4.6 ast., 1.3 stl.
Notable: Leads team in assists.
What They’re Saying
“They’re fantastic in a lot of areas. Getting to the foul line; converting free throws at a really high clip; they are arguably the best offensive rebounding team in our league; I think they’re leading our league in offensive efficiency - their 2-point percentage is off the charts. They’ve got guys off the bench that are really good, of course. Their starting five offensively is just terrific, and defensively they’re disruptive, as well. They change defenses, they play really hard. They’re really good.” – Head Coach Mike White
“We have to play a really good defensive game to be able to win over there. Play really fast, they have a lot of guys that know how to score the ball so stopping them will be a big point of emphasis.” – Guard Andrew Nembhard
“I just feel like we have to have a better attitude on the road. Road games are really tough. We just got to come out and be prepared for all the challenges on the court.” – Forward Omar Payne
Headlines
Gators hoops hopes to avoid the let down
A nameless player earns Mike White's praise
Projections
Odds Shark: LSU -2.5, O/U 143
ESPN: LSU with a 58.3% chance to win
Florida Season Stats
