Penn State Basketball game today: Penn State vs LSU odds, Injury Report, Prediction, Schedule, Live Stream and TV Channel
By Evan Smith
Penn State Basketball travels down south as their take on their best opponent yet, LSU, in Niceville, Florida in the Emerald Coast Classic semifinals.
Penn State Basketball, led by head coach Micah Shrewsberry, and returning starters Seth Lundy and John Harrar, take on the Southeastern Conference’s (SEC) Louisiana State University (LSU) tonight, Friday November 26th (11/26/2021) at 7:00 pm at The Arena at Northwest State College in Niceville, Florida on CBS Sportsnetwork (CBSN).
The Nittany Lions (3-1) got crushed at UMass (Buttrick Revenge Game) but two wins at home including a nice comeback vs Cornell places Penn State two games over .500 for the first time this season. The Nittany Lions are led by Sam Sessoms (19.2 ppg), Seth Lundy’s 17. ppg and averaging a double double, Harrar (11.3 and 12.8 rpg).
LSU is 5-0 on the season, having gone relatively unchallenged with five straight double digit home wins vs UL Monroe, Texas State, Liberty, McNeese and Belmont.
The Tigers are led by forward Darius Day with 19.2 points per game (along with 7.4 rebounds and a blistering 54.5% from three point land). Leading rebounder is Tari Eason (8.8), joining starting center Efton Reid as three players averaging more than six rebounds per game. LSU features 8 players averaging more than 17 minutes per game and they shoot an impressive 38.4% from deep.
Here’s everything you need to know about Penn State Basketball vs. LSU
Penn State vs. LSU Injury Updates
Shrewsberry announced that transfer Greg Lee will be out for a few weeks with an injury but he has been seen on the bench so it’s hopeful he’ll return soon.
Similarly, despite the NCAA transfer issues, Jevonnie Scott is also now with the team but still has not played. LSU is without transfer guard Adam Miller, who tore his ACL in a pre-season practice.
Penn State vs LSU Betting Odds
Penn State vs. LSU Prediction
ESPN’s BPI gives Penn State Basketball a meager 11.1% chance of pulling off the upset. BPI hasn’t been wrong yet, and VBR (3-1) on the year, hasn’t seen enough from the Lions to think they’ll pull off the upset.
Prediction: LSU 76 – Penn State 61
Penn State Basketball Schedule & Next Game
11/27/2021: Penn State Basketball vs Oregon or Wake Forest in Niceville, Florida (Emerald Coast Classic Final or 3rd Place Game)
12/1/2021: Penn State Basketball vs Miami (Florida), 9:15 pm on ESPN U (B1G – ACC Challenge Game)
What Time is the Penn State Basketball Game?
Penn State Basketball tips off against LSU at 7:00 tonight (Friday, November 26th, 2021).
Penn State Basketball vs. LSU live stream info:
Penn State Basketball vs. LSU can be live-streamed using FuboTV.