Jay Bilas explains why LSU could pull off upset against 1-seed Michigan
By Adam Spencer
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The No. 8-seed LSU Tigers are getting ready to take on No. 1-seed Michigan in Round of 32 action on Monday night.
The Wolverines took down 16-seed Texas Southern in Round 1, while the Tigers looked good in a win over 9-seed St. Bonaventure in their opening game of the NCAA Tournament.
So, can the Tigers beat the Wolverines to make Michigan the second 1-seed to lose? ESPN analyst Jay Bilas explained why the Tigers are dangerous on Monday morning’s episode of “Get Up!” (via 247Sports):
“Michigan is the better team and I think they should beat LSU, but LSU is crazy talented,” Bilas said. “Early on in the season, LSU didn’t guard anybody. They couldn’t guard the bank with a machine gun. But the last month, they’ve actually been staying in front of people and being prideful on the defensive end.
“They’ve got legit talent. Cam Thomas is a freshman and averaged about 22 or 23 points per game. He’s very difficult to deal with. He’s going to be a first-round draft pick and play in the NBA for a long time. He’s got a beautiful jumpsuit. Trendon Watford is dual-threat, he can rebound and score. And Javonte Smart is one of the best point guards in the country and has size. They’ve got the talent to beat Michigan, I just think Michigan is the better team.”
The game tips off at 7:10 p.m. ET on CBS. Can the Tigers pull off the major upset?
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
