Mississippi at LSU College Football Picks and Predictions 9/29/2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Tiger Stadium

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Tiger Stadium is the venue for the game between the Ole Miss Rebels and the LSU Tigers on Saturday, September 29, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has LSU as 13.5 point favorites. The Tigers are 2-2-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-2-0. The Rebels are 2-2-0 ATS and their over/under record is 2-2-0.

Valuable Ole Miss Rebels Betting Trends

The Ole Miss Rebels are 2-2-0 against the over/under

The Ole Miss Rebels are 2-2-0 against the spread

Important LSU Tigers Betting Trends

The LSU Tigers are 2-2-0 against the over/under

The LSU Tigers are 2-2-0 against the spread

Key Ole Miss Rebels Injuries

09/17/18 RB Eric Swinney Mononucleosis is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Kent State
09/17/18 DB Kendarius Webster Hamstring is questionable Saturday vs Kent State
09/17/18 DB Montrell Custis ACL is out for season
09/16/18 DT Austrian Robinson Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Kent State
09/16/18 DB Jaylon Jones ACL is out for season
07/19/18 RB D'Vaughn Pennamon Knee is out indefinitely

Key LSU Tigers Injuries

09/21/18 OL Saahdiq Charles Undisclosed is doubtful Saturday vs Louisiana Tech
09/20/18 TE Thaddeus Moss Leg is questionable Saturday vs Louisiana Tech
09/16/18 DE Glen Logan Knee is questionable Saturday vs Louisiana Tech
09/16/18 S John Battle Targeting Suspension will miss 1st half vs Saturday vs Louisiana Tech
09/16/18 CB Kristian Fulton Shoulder is questionable Saturday vs Louisiana Tech
09/16/18 LB Rahssan Thornton Undisclosed is questionable Saturday vs Louisiana Tech
09/04/18 LB K'Lavon Chaisson Leg is out for season
09/03/18 OL Adrian Magee Knee is out indefinitely
08/18/18 WR Drake Davis Legal problems is out indefinitely
08/08/18 LB Tyler Taylor Suspension is out indefinitely
08/04/18 OL Ed Ingram Suspension is out indefinitely

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Ole Miss Rebels have run for 701 yards as a unit, which ranks 64th in the nation. They've run 134 times, averaging 5.2 yards per rush as a unit. The Rebels have been penalized on offense 32 times for 281 yards so far this year, which has them 19th in the country in penalties. They are 18th in Division 1 in points scored with 168. They have run 261 plays this year for 2,091 yards, which ranks them 7th in the nation in total offense. The Rebels average 8 yards per play, which is 4th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 83 1st downs this season, ranking them 68th overall as an offensive unit. Jordan Ta'amu has completed 80 throws while attempting 125 passes for a completion percentage of 64%. He has passed for 1,359 yards this year. He averages 11.4 adjusted yards per throw and 10.9 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 176.9.

Defensive Statistics

The Rebels rush defense has given up 169 attempts for 753 yards this season, putting them in 99th place in the country against the run. They have had 29 penalties for 243 yards on defense this year. That places them 89th in Division 1. Mississippi is 114th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 147. They have given up a total of 2,011 yards on D, which is 118th in the nation. The Rebels are 90th in yards per play allowed with 5.8. Opponent offenses have completed 107 throws on 175 attempts against the Ole Miss Rebels defense this season, ranking them 128th and 128th in the country. The Mississippi pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,258 yards in the air, which is 124th overall in total pass defense.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Tigers are 56th in Division 1 in points scored with 124. They have run 269 plays this season for 1,410 yards, which ranks them 94th in the nation in total offense. The LSU Tigers average 5.2 yards per play, which is 103rd in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 78 1st downs this year, placing them 78th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground LSU has run for 679 yards as a team, which ranks 67th in the country. They've run 162 times, averaging 4.2 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Tigers have been penalized on offense 26 times for 282 yards so far this season, which has them 57th in the nation in penalties. Joe Burrow has thrown for 731 yards this season. He has completed 52 passes on 106 attempts for a completion percentage of 49.1%. His quarterback rating this year is 116.3. He averages 6.9 yards per pass attempt and 7.5 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

LSU is 21st in the nation in points allowed on defense with 59. They have surrendered a total of 1,341 yards on D, which is 55th in Division 1. The Tigers are ranked 28th in yards per play allowed with 4.7. Opposing offenses have completed 81 passes on 147 attempts against the LSU defense this season, placing them 98th and 116th in the country. The LSU Tigers pass defense has also given up a total of 976 yards through the air, which is 93rd overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 140 attempts for 365 yards this year, putting them in 17th place in D-1 against the run. The Tigers have committed 35 penalties for 289 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 112th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Rebels/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Rebels +13.5

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