Ole Miss Rebels (5-1) vs. LSU Tigers (4-1)
October 12, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: LSU Tigers +3.5; Over/Under: 63.5
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In this article, we will formulate an LSU vs Ole Miss Prediction for this College Football Week 7 game on Saturday, October 12th, at the Tiger Stadium. Let’s take a look at an LSU Tigers vs Ole Miss Rebels pick.
What a Bounceback for Ole Miss
Ole Miss two games ago lost to Kentucky, but they bounced back in a big way in the last game. Ole Miss’s defense gave up only three points to South Carolina, and that was enough for the 24-point victory. Jaxson Dart completed 14 of his 27 passes for 285 yards. Henry Parish Jr was a game-time decision but still ended up finishing with 21 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown. If the defense can be strong all season, Ole Miss can have a special season.
Ole Miss overall this season is averaging 44 points, while their defense is giving up 7.5 points per game. When you think about Ole Miss, you think about the offense, but what the defense has done has been impressive. Jaxson Dart on the season has thrown for 2,100 yards, and 13 touchdowns.
Why Ole Miss Will Beat LSU
- The favorite has won each of LSU’s last 11 games at Tiger Stadium.
- LSU has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games against AP-ranked teams.
- Ole Miss has covered the spread in five of its last six games as a favorite.
LSU is Playing Well
LSU is playing well heading into this game, and they have won their last four games. LSU in the last game faced off against South Alabama, and they scored 42 points on the way to the victory. Garrett Nussmeier had a strong game, completing 26 of his 39 passes for 409 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions. In this game, they are going to need him to try and not turn over the ball. Caden Durham had a huge game, finishing with seven carries for 128 yards and a touchdown.
LSU on the season is averaging 35.2 points, while their defense is giving up 21.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 31st, while the defense is ranked 48th. In this game, the defense is going to need to have a strong game to put the pressure on.
LSU vs Ole Miss Prediction
This game is going to be higher scoring. LSU’s defense has been a problem at times this season, and it’s going to be a big problem in this game. LSU’s offense is also going to find success against Ole Miss. This is a much bigger test for the Ole Miss defense, and they are going to fail it. Look for both teams to run up the score, and the over is going to end up cashing here.
