UCLA Bruins vs LSU Tigers Prediction, 9/21/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: UCLA Bruins vs LSU Tigers

Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024

Location: Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-24.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The UCLA Bruins (1-1) are en route to Tiger Stadium on Saturday, September 21, 2024 where they will attempt to defeat the LSU Tigers (2-1). LSU opens this game as 24.0-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 56.

The UCLA Bruins step onto the field holding a record of 1-1 for this year. In their last contest, the Bruins faced off with the Indiana Hoosiers and walked away from this one with a loss by a score of 42-13. When it came to stopping the run, the Bruins conceded 123 yards on 29 tries, which averages out to 4.2 yards per rush allowed. UCLA allowed 25 pass completions on 33 tries for 307 yards, and a completion rate of 75.8%. Once the final whistle blew, they tallied 50 plays which converted into 238 yards. The UCLA Bruins rushed the ball a total of 26 different times and accumulated 96 yards, which came out to an average of 3.7 yds per carry.

The Bruins have attained 581 yards in total for this campaign. With reference to distribution of touchdowns, UCLA has earned 1 touchdown through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have turned the ball over 4 different times. UCLA has earned 35 first downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 13 infractions for 134 yds. As a team they average 83.5 yards via the ground game which has them sitting 122nd in college football. In terms of scoring points, the UCLA Bruins have an average of 14.5 points per game.

When talking about yards through the air, the Bruins are allowing 534 yards which puts them in 61st in D-1. They have given up 267.0 yards per game through the air and conceding a completion percentage of 66.7%. Over the course of this year, they are allowing 354.0 yards/contest which has them sitting 81st in college football. They have yielded 5 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 2 touchdowns via the ground game. They are giving up 3.1 yards per running attempt and 87.0 rushing yards per game so far this season. Overall, they have given up 174 rushing yards through 2 games. The Bruins sit in 97th in D-1 concerning team defense, allowing 27.5 points per contest.

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The Tigers come into this game with a record of 2-1 for this season. In their last game, the Tigers went home victorious with a score of 36-33 against the South Carolina Gamecocks. LSU rushed for 4.1 yds per carry, finishing with 132 yds on 32 attempts. The Tigers finished the game with 417 yards and they ran 72 plays (5.8 yds per play). The Tigers pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 55.0%, relinquishing 155 yards on 11 out of 20 passing. LSU conceded 41 attempts on the ground for 243 yards (5.9 yds per carry).

Regarding their ability to score points, the Tigers rank 51st in college football averaging 33.3 points per game. The LSU Tigers have an average of 406.7 yards per outing, which has them ranked 67th in D-1. The LSU offense has compiled 215 penalty yds on 26 violations, which has them sitting 16th in the nation in terms of helping out the other team. They have thrown 2 picks while letting opponents recover 1 fumbles and they have tallied 71 1st downs. For the year to this point, the Tigers have a total of 907 yards through the air as well as an average of 302.3 passing yards per outing, ranking them 24th in college football. They average 104.3 rushing yards per game and have toted the ball for 313 yards overall.

LSU has surrendered a total of 462 rushing yards (154.0 yards per outing) in addition to 8 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. They have conceded 2 touchdowns through the air in addition to 226.0 yards/outing, which has them in 85th in the country. Their defense has earned 3 fumbles and 1 pick this year. The Tigers defense has participated in 181 plays, which is 49th in Division 1. The Tigers are conceding 27.0 points per game, ranking them 94th in college football. Overall, they have relinquished 81 points in total.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Tigers -24.0

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