Ole Miss Rebels vs LSU Tigers Prediction, 10/12/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Ole Miss Rebels vs LSU Tigers

Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Location: Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (+3.0)

Total/Over-Under: 64

The LSU Tigers (4-1) will go up against the Ole Miss Rebels (5-1) at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, October 12, 2024. LSU opens this game as 3.0-point dogs. The total is set at 64.

The Ole Miss Rebels come into this matchup with a record of 5-1 for this year. In their last contest, the Rebels faced the South Carolina Gamecocks and earned the victory with a final of 27-3. The Ole Miss Rebels ran the rock 41 different times and had 140 yds, which had them averaging 3.4 yards per attempt. In all, they had 68 plays which totaled 425 yards. Ole Miss relinquished 20 completions on 33 attempts for 162 yds, and a completion percentage of 60.6%. In the running game, the Rebels conceded 151 yds on 43 tries, which is an average of 3.5 yds per rush surrendered.

In terms of scoring, the Ole Miss Rebels hold an average of 44.0 PPG. As a team they average 204.0 yards on the ground which ranks them 24th in college football. The Rebels have earned 3,361 total yards this season. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Ole Miss has amassed 14 touchdowns via the pass and 20 touchdowns on the ground. Ole Miss has accumulated 161 1st downs as a team, and they have been flagged for 49 penalties for 482 yds. They have turned the ball over 5 times.

Concerning yards through the air, the Rebels are giving up 1,223 yards which ranks them 90th in the nation. They have conceded 203.8 yards per contest through the air as well as allowing a completion percentage of 61.4%. During this campaign, they are allowing 267.5 yards/game ranking them 12th in Division 1. They have given up 2 touchdowns via the pass and 1 touchdown running the ball. They are allowing an average of 1.8 yards per rush and 63.7 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. During the season, they have given up 382 running yards through 6 contests. The Rebels are sitting in 3rd in the nation when it comes to team defense, giving up 7.5 points per contest.

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The Tigers step onto the field holding a record of 4-1 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Tigers walked away with a victory by a final of 42-10 against the South Alabama Jaguars. LSU surrendered 32 rush attempts for 110 yds (3.4 yds per carry). The Tigers pass defense gave up a completion rate of 67.7%, relinquishing 223 yds on 21 for 31 through the air. The Tigers finished the game with 667 yards and they ran 69 plays (9.7 yards per play). LSU ran the ball for 8.8 yds per attempt, totaling 237 yds on 27 carries.

When it comes to this team's ability to score points, the Tigers currently rank 31st in the country scoring 35.2 points per contest. The LSU Tigers are averaging 468.2 yards per game, ranking them 17th in the nation. The LSU offense has totaled 277 yards of penalties on 35 infractions, which is good for 55th in D-1 in terms of helping out the opposition. They have tossed 4 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumble and they have obtained 127 first downs. Over the course of the season thus far, the Tigers have earned 1,685 yards through the air along with holding an average of 337.0 passing yards per game, giving them a rank of 7th in the nation. They have an average of 131.2 yards per game on the ground and have toted the ball for 656 yards in total.

LSU has allowed a total of 586 yards rushing (117.2 yards per outing) in addition to 8 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have conceded 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 236.4 yards/outing, ranking them 93rd in Division 1. Their defense has totaled 4 fumbles and 2 picks so far this year. The Tigers defense has taken the field for 302 plays, which is good for 21st in D-1. The Tigers are surrendering 21.6 PPG, which puts them 49th in D-1. This season, they have conceded 108 points in total.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Tigers +3.0

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