LSU faces Florida International after Nwoko's 22-point showing
Florida International Panthers (1-1) at LSU Tigers (2-0)
Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tigers -21.5; over/under is 159.5
BOTTOM LINE: LSU hosts Florida International after Michael Nwoko scored 22 points in LSU's 93-58 victory over the New Orleans Privateers.
LSU finished 14-18 overall a season ago while going 11-7 at home. The Tigers averaged 7.1 steals, 4.7 blocks and 12.3 turnovers per game last season.
Florida International finished 10-23 overall a season ago while going 1-13 on the road. The Panthers averaged 69.2 points per game last season, 14.4 on free throws and 15.3 from 3-point range.
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![](/<figure><img alt="Friendly / Algeria – Zimbabwe: Vladimir Petkovic"s likely lineup" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/1edff384807e8837cab3d85a0ec0b4ee" data-uuid="091dda99-b6a3-3bd8-b289-9a065d771186"><figcaption>Friendly / Algeria – Zimbabwe: Vladimir Petkovic's likely lineup</figcaption></figure><p>Friendly: here is Algeria’s probable lineup against Zimbabwe</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/1edff384807e8837cab3d85a0ec0b4ee" width="1200" data-uuid="091dda99-b6a3-3bd8-b289-9a065d771186"><p>Friendly / Algeria – Zimbabwe: Vladimir Petkovic's likely lineup</p><p><a href="https://foot-africa.com/en/news/friendly-algeria-zimbabwe-what-time-and-on-what-channels-to-watch-the-match-958832/">Just a few hours before the friendly clash between Algeria and Zimbabwe,</a> the probable lineups for both teams are taking shape. For this preparatory fixture, Vladimir Petkovic is expected to field a starting eleven that blends continuity with individual confirmations.</p><p><strong>Algeria’s probable lineup:</strong><!--filtered--><strong>Benbot – Belghali, Mandi, Chergui, Aït-Nouri – Boudaoui, Bennacer, Aouar – Mahrez, Amoura, Bounedjah.</strong></p><p>This match will allow both squads to gauge their form ahead of their upcoming challenges, especially for the Fennecs as they continue their build-up to AFCON 2025. Despite some major absences for Algeria, the squad remains highly competitive, and this encounter will provide a true snapshot of both teams’ current state before the November 18 showdown with Saudi Arabia.</p>)
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