South Alabama Jaguars vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/28/24
LSU is the heavy favorite in this week five non-conference matchup against South Alabama, with the point spread set at -20.5. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45 ET at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The game will be broadcast on SECN, and the over/under line is currently at 65 points. The money line odds have LSU at -1388 and South Alabama at +785. South Alabama enters the game with a 2-2 record, while LSU is 3-1 on the season.
SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: South Alabama Jaguars +20.5
This game will be played at Tiger Stadium (LA) at 7:45 ET on Saturday, September 28th.
WHY BET THE SOUTH ALABAMA JAGUARS:
- We have the LSU Tigers winning this one by a score of 36 to 24
- Even though we like the LSU Tigers to win, our ATS pick is to take the South Alabama Jaguars at +20.5
- We see this game finishing below the line of 65 points
Will The South Alabama Jaguars Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
South Alabama is now 2-2 after pulling off a big road upset over Appalachian State. The Jaguars, who were +9.5 point underdogs, not only won the game but also covered the spread. This victory was even more impressive as Appalachian State was favored by -9.5 points. The game’s over/under line was set at 62.5 points, but the total score fell just short at 62 points.
The Jaguars dominated from the start, taking a 14-0 lead in the first quarter. Appalachian State managed to score in the second quarter, but South Alabama added 14 more points to lead 28-7 at halftime. The Jaguars continued to pour it on in the second half, outscoring Appalachian State 20-7 to secure the 48-14 win.
South Alabama’s offense was dominant in their 48-14 win over Appalachian State, racking up 476 total yards. The Jaguars’ ground game was particularly effective, with 322 rushing yards and five touchdowns. Fluff Bothwell led the way with 116 yards on 14 carries, finding the end zone twice. The team’s 27 first downs were a testament to their ability to sustain drives.
Quarterback Gio Lopez completed 66.7% of his passes for 154 yards and two touchdowns, earning a passer rating of 112.15. Jamaal Pritchett was his top target, hauling in six receptions for 68 yards.
South Alabama’s defense will be looking to improve after allowing 393 total yards in their last game. Appalachian State’s offense found success through the air, racking up 266 passing yards on 21 completions. The Jaguars’ defense also struggled to stop the run, giving up 127 rushing yards and one touchdown on the ground. Despite these numbers, South Alabama managed to come out on top, 48-14, and their defense did come up with one interception.
Are The LSU Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
LSU is now 3-1 after their 34-17 victory over UCLA. The Tigers were -21.5 point favorites but ended up just barely covering the spread. The game’s total score was 51 points, which was under the 56.5-point over/under line.
LSU fell behind 10-7 in the first quarter but managed to tie the game at 17-17 by halftime. The Tigers took control in the second half, holding UCLA scoreless in the third quarter and adding 10 points of their own in the fourth.
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier led LSU’s offense to a 34-17 win over UCLA, throwing for 352 yards and three touchdowns. Nussmeier completed 72.7% of his passes and ended the game with a passer rating of 118.75. Mason Taylor was his top target, catching eight passes for 77 yards.
The Tigers’ offense recorded 26 first downs and 455 total yards. LSU’s ground game was limited to 103 yards, with Josh Williams leading the way with 62 yards on 13 carries. Through the air, the Tigers were dominant, with 352 yards and three touchdowns.
LSU’s defense will be looking to build on an impressive showing in their most recent game, where they allowed just 14 rushing yards on 22 attempts. Despite this, they did give up 281 passing yards and two touchdowns, but they did pick off one pass and held UCLA to 17 points. Overall, the Tigers allowed just 295 total yards in the game.