The Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-0) travel to Baton Rouge to start the SEC season against the LSU Tigers (1-1) Saturday at 6 p.m. ET. (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Mississippi State vs. LSU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
LSU and QB Jayden Daniels, after a tough start in Week 1 with a 24-23 .oss to Florida, took care of business in Week 2 against an overmatched Southern team 70-7.
While LSU was taking care of Southern, Mississippi State was managing business in Tucson against the Arizona Wildcats. The Bullsdogs won 39-17 only 1 week after Arizona won at San Diego State to open the season.
Both teams are good. Both will be in the conversation for 2nd in the SEC West. With QB Will Rogers for Mississippi State and Daniels for LSU, this game will remain close throughout. The key will be which team can make a stop on defense.
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Mississippi State at LSU odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 11:15 p.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): Mississippi State -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | LSU +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Mississippi State -2.5 (-108) | LSU +2.5 (-112)
- Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Mississippi State at LSU picks and predictions
Prediction
LSU 31 Mississippi State 28
Money line
Underdog LSU (+110) is a LEAN at home.
LSU had a slow start against Florida State in Week 1 in what was basically a home game in New Orleans. The Tigers got things corrected in Week 2 and look to continue making strides under coach Brian Kelly in this game against Mississippi State and coach Mike Leach.
The Bulldogs are better this season. But they should not be favored over the home team. So, I will take the plus-money here.
Against the spread
LSU +2.5 (-112) is my favorite bet here.
If I like the Tigers to win outright, I certainly love them with the points. If you are hesitant to take LSU ML (+110), this should be much easier for you to swallow.
Over/Under
LEAN OVER 51.5 (-115) in this SEC tilt.
The SEC is no longer your father’s conference of defense and low scores. There are far more high-flying attacks including the Air Raid deployed by Mississippi State. This means points can come in bunches. It could happen here. So, I lean OVER 51.5 (-115).
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