LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks Prediction, 9/14/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: LSU Tigers vs South Carolina Gamecocks

Date: Saturday, September 14, 2024

Location: Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Gamecocks (+7.0)

Total/Over-Under: 51

The LSU Tigers (1-1) are on their way to Williams-Brice Stadium on Saturday, September 14, 2024 where they will go up against the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0). LSU opens this contest as 7.0-point favorites. The over/under is 51.

The LSU Tigers come into this game with a record of 1-1 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Tigers faced the Nicholls State Colonels and went home with a win by a final score of 44-21. On the day, they tallied 59 plays which totaled 382 yards. The LSU Tigers rushed the ball a total of 21 different times and accumulated 68 yds, which came out to an average of 3.2 yards per tote. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Tigers conceded 150 yds on 38 tries, which is 3.9 yds per rush surrendered. LSU surrendered 16 completions on 22 attempts for 145 yards, and a completion rate of 72.7%.

Regarding scoring, the LSU Tigers are averaging 32.0 points per game. As a team they are averaging 90.5 yards in the run game giving them a rank of 113th in Division 1. The Tigers have earned 803 total yards over the course of this season. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, LSU has totaled 8 passing touchdowns and 0 touchdown on the ground. LSU has tallied 45 first downs as a team, and they have committed 17 infractions for 140 yards. They have turned the football over 1 time.

When talking about passing yards, the Tigers are conceding 523 yards which has them ranked 109th in the nation. They have conceded 261.5 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 72.9%. During this campaign, they are giving up 371.0 yards/game which puts them 91st in D-1. They have granted 2 touchdowns by air in addition to 4 touchdowns via the ground game. They are allowing 3.6 yards per rushing attempt and 109.5 yards on the ground per contest for the season. In total, they have allowed 219 running yards through 2 contests. The Tigers sit in 88th in college football when it comes to team defense, conceding 24.0 PPG.

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The Gamecocks step onto the field holding a record of 2-0 this season. In their last game, the Gamecocks got the win with a final of 31-6 against the Kentucky Wildcats. South Carolina ran the ball for 2.3 yds per attempt, finishing the contest with 79 yards on 35 carries. The Gamecocks finished the contest with 252 yards while they ran 50 plays (5.0 yds per play). The Gamecocks pass defense conceded a completion rate of 35.3%, relinquishing 44 yds on 6 out of 17 through the air. South Carolina relinquished 46 run attempts for 139 yards (3.0 yds per carry).

When it comes to how much they score, the Gamecocks are ranked 88th in Division 1 scoring 27.0 points per contest. The South Carolina Gamecocks have an average of 270.0 yards/contest, which is good for 122nd in Division 1. The South Carolina offense has compiled 103 yds of penalties on 13 violations, ranking them 57th in the country in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 1 pick while surrendering 1 fumble and they have been able to earn 31 first downs. For the season thus far, the Gamecocks have thrown for 287 passing yards along with holding an average of 143.5 passing yards per contest, giving them a rank of 121st in Division 1. They maintain an average of 126.5 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 253 yards for this season.

The Gamecocks are giving up 12.5 points per game, ranking them 34th in the country. South Carolina has conceded a total of 247 yards via the ground game (123.5 yards/game) and 1 touchdown via the rush for the year. In total, they have given up 25 pts. They have given up 1 touchdown through the air in addition to 120.5 yards per outing, which has them sitting 19th in Division 1. The Gamecocks defense has participated in 135 plays, which ranks them 91st in D-1. They have earned 2 fumbles and 4 interceptions on the season.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Tigers -7.0

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