Tag: Caitlyn Clark

Projecting the betting point spread of potential Iowa vs. LSU rematch

Here’s the projected betting spread for a potential rematch of Angel Reese and LSU vs. Caitlyn Clark and Iowa.

LSU will face UCLA on Saturday with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line. If the Tigers pass the test, it sets up a potential rematch of last year’s national title game with Caitlyn Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Last year, LSU got the best of Iowa, winning 102-85. If the two meet again, what could the betting odds say about Iowa’s revenge hopes?

Using current national title odds, common opponents, and public rating systems, I’ll try to take a stab at predicting what the spread will be.

In the Sweet 16, LSU is a 3.5-point favorite over UCLA while Iowa is favored by 6.5 against Colorado. Iowa’s odds to win the region are +100, better than LSU’s +190. Factored in there is that LSU has a tougher opponent this weekend, but that info still suggests Iowa would be a slight favorite over LSU.

With all that in mind, I’d project Iowa to be favored by 2.5 if it met LSU. That’s also in line with the Massey Ratings, which produces an average score of 82-80 Iowa in its simulations.

It’s rare for this LSU team to find itself as an underdog, but if it has hopes of repeating, the Tigers will have to pull a few upsets.

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5 takeaways from LSU’s national championship win over Iowa

Here are five takeaways as LSU wins its first national title.

[autotag]Kim Mulkey[/autotag] has led LSU to its first national championship in program history.

Despite it just being her second year with nine new players, LSU has reached the top of the sport. [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] set the NCAA record for double-doubles on her way to winning tournament MVP.

It was a high-scoring affair that saw LSU set a title game record for points scored.

The first quarter was back and forth until [autotag]Jasmine Carson[/autotag] caught fire and put LSU ahead. From that moment on, LSU held strong. Iowa went on a run here and there, but LSU always found a way to respond.

Here are five takeaways.

What to know before LSU’s Final Four showdown with Virginia Tech

Here’s what you need to know before LSU squares off with the Hokies.

For the first time since 2008, LSU has the opportunity to compete for a national title.

[autotag]Kim Mulkey[/autotag] marched LSU to the Final Four in Year 2. With a transfer-heavy rebuild that featured the additions of [autotag]Angel Reese[/autotag] and [autotag]Alexis Morris[/autotag] among others, LSU has ascended to be one of the nation’s premier teams.

It won’t come as a surprise to those familiar with Mulkey’s work. It happened fast, but this is right where LSU was supposed to be.

The Tigers will face Virginia Tech, a 31-4 No. 1 seed. LSU, a three-seed, is the lowest remaining seed left.

But let’s not waste any more time. Here’s a look at what LSU faces in Dallas and what lies ahead on the road to a title.