re: LSU @ USC in basketball TONIGHT!

For whatever reason, Simmons has played a bit better on the road as a rule. Having seen the Gamecocks a number of times, I think they'll do a better than average job of slowing Ben down, however if that's at the expense of perimeter defense, the Tigers have enough firepower to forge a win regardless. I would guess both teams will bring their A-game and the home-court edge will lend itself to a 3-5 point victory for USC unless Ben has a Vandy type game.