The 14th-ranked LSU Tigers will feature the nation’s top offense and Heisman Trophy candidate Jayden Daniels when they take on the Texas A&M Aggies in an SEC West Division matchup on Saturday. The Tigers (8-3, 5-2 SEC), who have won two in a row and five of six, are averaging 562.2 yards of total offense. The Aggies (7-4, 4-3 SEC), who have won three of their last five meetings with LSU, enter the contest on a two-game winning streak and have won three of their last four overall. The Tigers lead the all-time series 35-23-3.
The game will kick off at noon ET from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, La. Texas A&M is averaging 34.5 points per game this season, while LSU is averaging 46.8. The Tigers are favored by 11.5 points in the latest Texas A&M vs. LSU odds, while the over/under for total points scored is 66.5. Before making any LSU vs. Texas A&M picks, check out the college football predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Texas A&M vs. LSU and just locked in its picks and CFB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are the FBS college football odds and betting lines for Texas A&M vs. LSU:
- Texas A&M vs. LSU spread: LSU -11.5
- Texas A&M vs. LSU over/under: 66.5 points
- Texas A&M vs. LSU: Texas A&M +335, LSU -445
- TAMU: 5-4-1 ATS this season
- LSU: The Tigers have hit the game total over in 13 of their last 14 games (+11.90 units)
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Why LSU can cover
Junior wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has 55 receptions for 1,021 yards (18.6 average) and 14 touchdowns. He has registered five TDs over the past four games, including two in a 52-35 win over Florida on Nov. 11, and two in a 62-0 win over Army on Oct. 21. Thomas has six games of 100-plus yards receiving and five games with at least two touchdowns. In three seasons with the Tigers, he has 114 receptions for 1,741 yards (15.3 average) and 21 touchdowns.
Defensively, LSU has been led by junior linebacker Greg Penn III. He has a team-high 74 tackles, including 29 solo, with two sacks for 12 yards. He has also registered a pass breakup and one interception. In the loss to Alabama on Nov. 4, he recorded 10 tackles, including six solo. For his career, he has 162 tackles, including 78 solo, with two sacks, three pass breakups and one interception. See which team to pick here.
Why Texas A&M can cover
Sophomore transfer quarterback Jaylen Henderson is coming off a solid performance in the win over Abilene Christian. He became the third Aggies quarterback to draw a starting assignment this year when he started against Mississippi State on Nov. 11. Against Abilene, Henderson finished with 260 yards passing on 16 of 23 attempts (69.6%) and two touchdowns. He was picked off once. He also carried 12 times for 27 yards.
Despite having caught passes from three different quarterbacks this year, senior wide receiver Ainias Smith hasn’t missed a beat. He leads the team with 45 catches for 736 yards (16.4 average) and two touchdowns. He is in his fifth season in the program, and is having his best season to date. For his career, he has 172 receptions for 2,348 yards (13.7 average) and 19 touchdowns. See which team to pick here.
How to make Texas A&M vs. LSU picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning under on the point total. In fact, it says Texas A&M running back Le’Veon Moss will be the Aggies’ top rusher with under 50 yards, while LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels will be held to fewer than 275 yards passing and two TDs. It has also generated an against-the-spread pick that hits in well over 60% of simulations. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine.
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