This is an 8* TOTAL PUNI$HER on the OVER LBSU/CSU Fullerton.

Really love the way this one sets up to be more of a high-scoring shootout, rather than a lower-scoring defensive battle.

That said, this game can easily go well OVER this really low total, and still be somewhat of a defensive affair, and that's exactly what I'm expecting.

As I said, just overall a great "situational" play.

LBSU is just 1-8 SU. It's desperate to break its slide. It's off the 82-66 loss to SJSU and I expect a similar final combined score here as well.

Cal State Fullerton is just 2-6 after a 64-55 loss at Pacific last time out. The Titans have faced a stiffer schedule, but after seeing the total go UNDER in seven straight, the general betting public is a little too quick to back another low-scoring battle in this one.

When these teams played in February, CSU Fullerton managed the 76-71 road win and I'm expecting another wide-open "shootout" on Thursday as well.

This number is low, the play is the OVER.

Good luck, NP