The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and the LSU Tigers meet in week 2 college football action from Tiger Stadium on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers prediction.
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Recap
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs come into this game looking to build on their 24-0 win over the SE Louisiana Lions last time out to start the year 1-0. After this game, the Bulldogs will head home for a game against New Mexico State.
Louisiana Tech Looking For Massive In-State Upset
Trey Kukuk threw for 130 yards and a touchdown on 14 of 19 passing while Clay Thevenin rushed for a team-high 61 yards and a touchdown and the aforementioned Kukuk added 48 rushing yards as well on the year. Eli Finley led LA Tech’s receiving group with 4 catches for 59 yards and a touchdown while Omiri Wiggins added a 17-yard TD grab. On defence, Kolbe Fields had a team-high 13 total tackles along with a sack while Sifa Leota had 12 total tackles and a team-high 5 solo tackles. Mekhi Mason had a team-high 2 sacks with 4.5 TFLs and Kameron Carter added a sack as well. Zion Nason and Jakari Foster each had an interception for LA Tech’s defense in the win.
Why the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs will win
- Louisiana Tech has won nine of its last 10 games against teams from Louisiana.
- Louisiana Tech has covered the spread in six of its last seven games.
- LSU has failed to cover the spread in three of its last four September games at Tiger Stadium.
LSU Tigers Recap
The LSU Tigers come into this game looking to build on their season-opening 17-10 win over Clemson last time out to improve to 1-0 on the year. After this game, LSU will square off against the Florida Gators at home.
Tigers Looking To Add To Marquee Win
Garrett Nussmeier threw for 232 yards and a touchdown on 28 of 38 passing while Caden Durham rushed for a team-high 74 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Aaron Anderson led the Tigers with 6 receptions for 99 yards while Ju’Juan Johnson and Barion Brown each had 5 receptions for LSU in the winning effort. On defense, PJ Woodland, West Weeks and Harold Perkins Jr. each had a team-high 5 total tackles with Woodland logging 5 solo tackles and a sack and Perkins Jr. chipping in a sack as well. Mansoor Delane also had an interception for the LSU defense in the winning effort.
Why the LSU Tigers will win
- LSU has won each of its last 18 games against non-conference opponents at Tiger Stadium.
- Louisiana Tech has lost each of its last 11 games against opponents from the Southeastern Conference.
- LSU has covered the spread in each of its last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Six of Louisiana Tech’s last seven road openers have gone OVER the total points line.
- Five of LSU’s last six games at Tiger Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Louisiana Tech vs. LSU Prediction
I’m leaning towards Louisiana Tech and the points here. I get that LSU is the big favorite, and rightfully so as the Tigers are one of the best teams in the country. However, this is a lot coming off of the win over Clemson and sandwiched between a game against a conference rival in Florida, and even a 41-7 beatdown win which is entirely possible here, still gets LA Tech in the backdoor. Give me LA Tech and the boatload of points here.