LSU basketball vs. New Orleans: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

The Tigers hope to continue their perfect start against an in-state foe on Thursday night.

The Tigers will look to continue their undefeated start to the season and avoid dropping a buy-game as so many power-conference programs have to begin the season when New Orleans comes to town on Thursday night for a battle of in-state opponents.

The 1-1 Privateers lost their opener on the road against Butler before winning at home against NAIA St. Francis (IL) 65-63 on Saturday. They’re led by 12th-year coach Mark Slessinger, who is 0-2 against the Tigers. UNO is 1-7 all-time against LSU.

This game tips off at 7 p.m. CT and can be streamed on ESPN+/SEC Network+. We’ll give you all the information you need to know to make the best bet on this game with BetMGM.

Here’s where the odds sit as of 11:30 a.m. on Thursday.