LSU Tigers (5-1) vs. Arkansas Razorbacks (4-2)
October 19, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Arkansas Razorbacks +3 / LSU Tigers -3; Over/Under: +58.5
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The LSU Tigers and the Arkansas Razorbacks meet in week 8 college football action from Tiger Stadium on Saturday night. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Arkansas vs LSU Prediction.
LSU Recap
The LSU Tigers come into this one looking to build on their current five-game win streak after improving to 5-1 on the year after a 29-26 win over Ole Miss last time out. After this game, LSU will head out on the road again for a matchup against Texas A&M.
Tigers Look To Keep Good Vibes Rolling
Garrett Nussmeier has thrown for 1,989 yards, 18 touchdowns and 6 interceptions on 64.3% passing while Caden Durham has rushed for a team-high 281 yards and 3 TDs and Josh Williams also has 200 rushing yards and 3 scores as well. Kyren Lacy leads the Tigers with 463 receiving yards along with 6 touchdowns while Aaron Anderson has 452 receiving yards and 3 TDs. Mason Taylor has a team-high 33 receptions for 323 yards and CJ Daniels has 239 receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Whit Weeks has a team-high 59 total tackles including 31 solo tackles while Bradyn Swinson has a team-high 7 sacks and Sai’vion Jones has 4.5 sacks as well on the year. As a unit, LSU’s defense has combined for 21 sacks and 3 interceptions.
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- LSU has won each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Arkansas has lost eight of its last nine October games against AP-ranked teams.
- LSU has covered the spread in each of its last six games in October.
- Arkansas has failed to cover the spread in seven of its last eight games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
Arkansas Recap
The Arkansas Razorbacks come into this game looking to keep things going after their bye week, following a 19-14 win over Tennessee to improve to 4-2 on the year. After this game, Arkansas will head on the road to take on Mississippi State.
Razorbacks Looking To Pull Off Another Upset
Taylen Green has thrown for 1,502 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions on 56.6% passing while also rushing for 326 yards and 4 touchdowns. Ja’Quinden Jackson also has a team-high 566 yards and 10 touchdowns while Andrew Armstrong leads the Hogs with 38 receptions for 552 yards. Isaiah Sategna has 21 grabs for 312 yards while Isaac TeSlaa has 205 yards and another three Razorbacks have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, Xavian Sorey Jr. has a team-high 40 total tackles while TJ Metcalf has a team-high 3 interceptions. As a unit, Arkansas has combined for 14 sacks and 6 interceptions so far this season.
Why the Arkansas Razorbacks will win
- Arkansas has won four of its last five home games.
- The underdog has covered the spread in 10 of Arkansas’ last 11 games at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.
- LSU has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite.
Arkansas vs LSU Prediction
I’m on Arkansas here. I get why you could look at LSU, as the Tigers have just been rolling along since that opening loss to USC. However, there have been some close calls in there as well, and Arkansas has done a great job of battling and making life difficult for opposing teams. The Hogs have been a dog 3 times in 3 conference games and have 3 covers with 2 outright wins. This could be a bit of a letdown for LSU after the win over Ole Miss and with Texas A&M on deck. I’ll roll with the Razorbacks and the points.
