- LSU Tigers is a -35.5 point favorite vs. Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
- Louisiana Tech vs. LSU Total (Over/Under): 56.5 points
- TV Channel: SEC+
Louisiana Tech (1-0) visit Tiger Stadium to take on LSU (1-0) on Sep. 12 in Baton Rouge, LA. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 pm.
The LSU Tigers are betting favorites in Week 2, with the spread sitting at -35.5 (-108).
The Louisiana Tech vs. LSU Over/Under is 56.5 total points.
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Louisiana Tech vs. LSU Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Louisiana Tech | +35.5 -110 | 56.5 -112 | +5000 |
| LSU | -35.5 -108 | 56.5 -105 | -50000 |
Louisiana Tech vs LSU Prediction:
The winning team model predicts LSU will win this game with 93.6% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
The winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
Louisiana Tech vs LSU Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Louisiana Tech will cover the spread with 64.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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Louisiana Tech Best Bets Today
- Louisiana Tech have covered the 1Q Spread in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.40 Units / 38% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 89% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech has hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+3.70 Units / 3% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech has hit the Moneyline in their last 3 games (+3.15 Units / 53% ROI)
- Louisiana Tech has hit the Game Total Under in 4 of their last 5 away games (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
LSU Best Bets Today
- LSU has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 24% ROI)
- LSU has hit the Moneyline in 5 of their last 6 games at home (+4.00 Units / 10% ROI)
- LSU has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- LSU has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 4 of their last 6 games at home (+1.55 Units / 22% ROI)
- LSU has hit the Team Total Under in 4 of their last 7 games at home (+0.67 Units / 9% ROI)
Louisiana Tech Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- Louisiana Tech is 0-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Louisiana Tech is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- Louisiana Tech is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
LSU Against the Spread (ATS) Record
LSU Tigers is 1-0 against the spread this college football season (+1 Units / 90.91% ROI).
- LSU is 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +1 Units / 25.64% ROI
- LSU is 1-0 when betting the Over for +1 Units / 90.91% ROI
- LSU is 0-1 when betting the Under for -1.1 Units / -100% ROI
Louisiana Tech: Keys to the Game vs. LSU
Louisiana Tech was 1-6 (.143) when allowing 200 or more passing yards last season– 9th-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .462
Louisiana Tech was 2-7 (.222) when the opposing team converts 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season– T-25th-worst in FBS; Average: .418
Louisiana Tech was winless (0-2) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays last season– T-worst among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: .400
Louisiana Tech was 1-5 (.167) when throwing at least 1 interception last season– T-19th-worst in FBS; Average: .382
LSU: Keys to the Game vs. Louisiana Tech
LSU was undefeated (6-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-best in FBS; Average: .668
LSU was undefeated (6-0) when intercepting at least 1 pass last season– T-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .688
LSU was 5-1 (.833) when having a turnover margin within one of the opposing team last season– 8th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .578
LSU was 7-1 (.875) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush last season– 10th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .647
Matchup Notes for Louisiana Tech vs. LSU
LSU’s TEs had 59 receptions in 13 games (4.5 per game) last season — T-2nd-best among SEC TEs. Louisiana Tech’s defense allowed 20.5 receptions per game last season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.
LSU had 278 receptions in 13 games (21.4 per game) last season — T-34th-best among FBS skill players. Louisiana Tech’s defense allowed 20.5 receptions per game last season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.
LSU’s TEs had 55.8 receiving yards per game last season — 3rd-best among SEC TEs. Louisiana Tech’s defense allowed 240.3 receiving yards per game last season — 30th-worst among FBS defenses.
Louisiana Tech’s WRs had just 98.5 receiving yards per game last season — 12th-worst among FBS WRs. LSU’s defense allowed just 132.3 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana Tech’s WRs had just 0.5 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-14th-worst among FBS WRs. LSU’s defense allowed just 1.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana Tech had 8 receiving touchdowns last season — T-5th-fewest among FBS skill players. LSU’s defense allowed 14 receiving touchdowns last season — T-4th-fewest among SEC defenses.
Louisiana Tech Offensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana Tech threw 3 TDs on 29 pass attempts (one TD every 9.7 Pass Attempts) in the Red Zone last season– 5th-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 3.7
Louisiana Tech threw 8 TDs on 310 pass attempts (one TD every 38.8 Pass Attempts) last season– 3rd-worst among FBS Offenses; Average: 19.6
Louisiana Tech’s WRs had just 98.5 receiving yards per game last season — 12th-worst among FBS WRs. LSU’s defense allowed just 132.3 receiving yards per game to WRs last season — 28th-best among FBS defenses.
Louisiana Tech Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 23.8 receptions (190 Rec/8 TDs) last season– 3rd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 12.2
Louisiana Tech’s WRs had just 0.5 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-14th-worst among FBS WRs. LSU’s defense allowed just 1.1 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-20th-best among FBS defenses.
LSU Offensive Stats & Trends
LSU’s TEs had 59 receptions in 13 games (4.5 per game) last season — T-2nd-best among SEC TEs. Louisiana Tech’s defense allowed 20.5 receptions per game last season — T-31st-worst among FBS defenses.
LSU RBs averaged just 3.1 Yards per Carry (245 yards/79 carries) in the 4th quarter last season– 4th-worst among FBS Teams; Average: 5.2
LSU Skill Players had 24 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
LSU TEs had 5 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter last season– T-3rd-most among FBS Teams
LSU RBs averaged 17.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (161 yards / 9 touches) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– best among FBS Teams; Average: 6.8
Louisiana Tech Defensive Stats & Trends
Louisiana Tech had 22 interceptions last season– 2nd-most among Non-Power Conference Teams
Louisiana Tech opponents averaged 7.7 Passing Attempts per TD (23 Pass Attempts/3 Passing TDs) in the Red Zone last season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 3.9
Louisiana Tech averaged 1.69 interceptions per game (22/13) last season– 4th-best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 0.80
Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (22 completions/62 attempts) in close and late situations last season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 60%
Louisiana Tech allowed a Completion Pct of just 35% (8 completions/23 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– best among Non-Power Conference Teams; Average: 54%
LSU Defensive Stats & Trends
LSU allowed a Completion Pct of just 31% (8 completions/26 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– best in FBS; Average: 54%
LSU allowed a Completion Pct of just 31% (8 completions/26 attempts) in the Red Zone last season– best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 53%
LSU tackled opponents for a loss on just 3 of 55 rushing attempts (6% TFL%) in the Red Zone last season– 3rd-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
LSU allowed a Completion Pct of just 31% (5 completions/16 attempts) on 3rd and short last season– 5th-best in FBS; Average: 63%
LSU allowed a Completion Pct of 74% (38 completions/51 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 55%
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