Baylor Bears (8-4) vs. LSU Tigers (8-4)
December 31, 2024 3:30 pm EDT
The Line: LSU Tigers +3.5; Over/Under: +59
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In this article, we will formulate a LSU vs Baylor Prediction for this College Football Texas Bowl game on Tuesday, December 31st, at the NRG Stadium. Let’s take a look at a LSU Tigers vs Baylor Bears pick.
Can Baylor Finish Season Strong
Baylor has eight wins this season and they are going to be looking to finish this season off strong. The last game for Baylor came all the way back on November 30th and they were able to knock off the Kansas Jayhawks 45-17. The offense scored 21 points in the third quarter and that helped push them to a win. Sawyer Robertson completed 23 of his 31 passes for 310 yards and four touchdowns. Bryson Washington had a strong game rushing 28 times for 192 yards and two touchdowns. Monray Baldwin had a huge game catching seven passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns. One issue for Baylor heading into this game is they are going to be without both starting tackles who have opted out for the NFL draft. Baylor on the season is averaing 34.7 points while their defense is giving up 25.2 points. The offense is ranked 20th in the league while the defense is ranked 68th.
How Motivated is LSU?
With teams like LSU and Alabama are playing in a non college football playoff game, here has to be questions about how motivated they will be. LSU finished the regular season with an 8-4 record but they have won each of the last two games. In the last game against Oklahoma, LSU scored 37 points and they ended up winning by 20 points. Garrett Nussmeier completed 22 of his 31 passes for 227 yards and three touchdowns. While other quarterbacks have opted out, Nussmeier has decided to return to LSU next year and will play in this game. LSU on the season is averaging 29.3 points while their defense is giving up 23.8 points per game. The offense is ranked 54th while the defense is ranked 56th.
LSU vs Baylor Prediction
Give me LSU here. There is some concern about motivation but Nussmeier is back and that is going to really help the offense. Baylor missing their two starting tackles on offense is going to be a major problem. LSU’s defense is going to have no issue getting pressure on Baylor and that is going to be the difference here. LSU is going to end up cruising here. Back LSU against the spread.
