UCLA Bruins vs LSU Tigers Betting Pick & Prediction 9/21/24
LSU is the heavy favorite in this week four non-conference matchup against UCLA, which is set to kick off at 3:30 ET from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge. The game will be broadcast on ABC, and the over/under line is currently at 55.5 points. The Tigers come in with a 2-1 record, while UCLA is 1-1 on the season.
UCLA BRUINS VS LSU TIGERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: LSU Tigers -24.5
This game will be played at Tiger Stadium (LA) at 3:30 ET on Saturday, September 21st.
WHY BET THE LSU TIGERS:
- We have the LSU Tigers winning this one by a score of 43 to 16
- Not only do we have the LSU Tigers winning straight-up, we have them covering the spread at -24.5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 55.5 points
Will The UCLA Bruins Pull Off An Upset As Road Underdogs
UCLA is looking to bounce back after a 42-13 defeat to Indiana in their most recent game. The Bruins, who were +3.5 point underdogs, not only lost straight-up but also failed to cover the spread. This game was a big ten matchup for UCLA. The combined 55 points surpassed the over/under line of 47 points, and UCLA’s record now stands at 1-1.
Indiana took control early, jumping out to a 14-0 lead. UCLA managed to close the gap to 14-7, but Indiana matched their score, making it 21-7 at halftime. The Bruins added a field goal in the third quarter, and Indiana extended their lead to 28-10. UCLA’s only touchdown in the second half came in the fourth quarter, while Indiana added two more scores to win the game.
UCLA’s offense will be looking to bounce back after being held to just 238 total yards in their last game. The Bruins managed to pick up 16 first downs but were unable to score a touchdown, settling for 13 points. Their ground game was limited to 96 yards, and T.J. Harden was the leading rusher with 48 yards on 12 carries.
Quarterback Ethan Garbers completed 14 of 23 passes for 137 yards, with his longest completion going for 41 yards to T.J. Harden, who also led the team with four receptions. Garbers ended the game with a passer rating of 59.51 and threw one interception.
UCLA’s defense is looking to bounce back after allowing 430 total yards and 42 points to Indiana. The Bruins gave up 307 passing yards, with the Hoosiers completing 25 of 33 pass attempts for four touchdowns. On the ground, UCLA allowed 123 yards and two rushing touchdowns. Overall, the Bruins gave up 25 first downs in the game.
Are The LSU Tigers Going To Defend Home Field Advantage?
LSU is now 2-1 after a 36-33 road win over South Carolina. The Tigers were -6.5 point favorites but ended up winning by just three points, resulting in a non-cover. The game’s total score of 69 points surpassed the over/under line of 48.5 points.
LSU trailed 24-16 at halftime but outscored South Carolina 20-9 in the second half to come out on top. The Tigers blanked South Carolina in the third quarter and then put up 14 points in the fourth quarter.
Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier led LSU’s offense to a total of 418 yards in their 36-33 win over South Carolina. Nussmeier threw for 285 yards and two touchdowns, completing 60% of his passes. His top target, Aaron Anderson, caught five passes for 96 yards, leading the team in receiving.
LSU’s offense moved the chains 26 times, with Caden Durham providing a strong ground game. Durham rushed for 98 yards, averaging 8.9 yards per carry, and scored two of the team’s three rushing touchdowns.
LSU’s defense will be looking to improve after giving up 243 rushing yards and four touchdowns to South Carolina in their last game. The Tigers allowed 398 total yards, but they were able to keep the Gamecocks out of the endzone through the air, allowing just 155 passing yards on 11 completions. LSU’s defense did come up with one interception in the game.