Arkansas Razorbacks vs LSU Tigers Prediction, 9/23/2023 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Arkansas Razorbacks vs LSU Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 23, 2023

Location: Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA

TV: ESPN

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-11)

Total/Over-Under: 55.5

The LSU Tigers (2-1) will play the Arkansas Razorbacks (2-1) at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, September 23, 2023. Arkansas opens this game as 11-point underdogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 55.5.

The Arkansas Razorbacks step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 this season. In their last contest, the Razorbacks went up against the BYU Cougars and took a loss by a score of 38-31. K.J. Jefferson finished 24/35 with 247 yds passing and 1 TD. He had a quarterback rate of 131.6 and finished the game with 1 pick. AJ Green led the offense in rushing for the Razorbacks with 9 carries for 86 yds (9.6 yds per attempt). On the day, they tallied 74 plays which gave them a total of 424 yds. The Arkansas Razorbacks ran the football 39 different times and compiled 177 yards, which earned them an average of 4.5 yards per attempt. When it came to stopping the run, the Razorbacks gave up 77 yards on 31 attempts, which averages out to 2.5 yards per run surrendered. Arkansas relinquished 14 pass completions on 26 attempts for 204 yds, and a completion rate of 53.8%.

In terms of getting in the endzone, the Arkansas Razorbacks have an average of 38.3 points per game. As a unit they're averaging 151.3 yards rushing ranking them 74th in Division 1. The Razorbacks currently have 1,111 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Arkansas has earned 7 passing touchdowns and 6 rushing touchdowns. Arkansas has accumulated 61 1st downs as a unit, and they have been hurt by 25 infractions for 245 yards. They have given the ball to the opposition 2 different times.

The Razorbacks sit in 48th in the country in terms of the opposition scoring, giving up 19.0 PPG. They are allowing teams to run for an average of 1.7 yards per attempt on the ground and 55.7 yards on the ground per game for the campaign. For the year, they have conceded 167 running yards through 3 outings. When talking about passing yards, the Razorbacks are giving up 605 yards which has them ranked 52nd in the nation. They have conceded 201.7 yards per contest through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 60.3%. During this campaign, they have allowed 257.3 yards per game putting them 11th in Division 1. They have surrendered 3 touchdowns via the pass as well as 3 touchdowns on the ground.

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The Tigers head into this matchup 2-1 for this year. In their last game, the Tigers walked away with a victory by a final of 41-14 when they faced the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Jayden Daniels (2 touchdowns) finished the game with 361 yards on 30/34 through the air while his quarterback rate was 196.8. He didn't toss any interceptions and his average yards per attempt was 10.6. Jayden Daniels carried the ball 15 times for 64 yds, finishing the game with 4.3 yds per carry for LSU. The Tigers finished the contest with a total of 530 yds and they ran 76 plays (7.0 yds per play). LSU ran for 4.2 yards per tote, finishing the game with 163 yards on 39 attempts. LSU allowed 21 running attempts for 94 yards (4.5 yards per rush). The Tigers passing defense conceded a completion rate of 41.4%, relinquishing 107 yards on 12 out of 29 through the air.

The LSU Tigers maintain an average of 537.0 yards per contest, which has them sitting 6th in Division 1. The LSU offense has accrued 100 yards of penalties on 10 violations, which has them ranked 119th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They maintain an average of 192.7 yards per game via the rush and have rushed for 578 yards overall. They have given away 1 pick while letting opponents recover 1 fumbles and they have tallied 84 first downs. When looking at how much they score, the Tigers are 10th in Division 1 holding an average of 45.7 points per outing. For the year thus far, the Tigers currently sit at 1,033 yards via the pass as well as holding an average of 344.3 passing yards per game, ranking them 10th in college football.

The Tigers are allowing 23.0 points per game, which has them sitting 73rd in Division 1. LSU has given up a total of 392 yards via the ground game (130.7 yards per contest) in addition to 3 touchdowns on the ground on the year. Over the course of the season, they have given up 69 points in total. They have yielded 6 touchdowns through the air in addition to 207.7 yards/contest, which puts them in 63rd in the country. The Tigers defense has been on the field for 176 plays, ranking them 18th in the nation. They have earned 1 fumble and 2 picks so far this year.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Tigers -11

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