The LSU Tigers and South Carolina Gamecocks are set for an SEC battle this Saturday night in Baton Rouge. Both teams enter this contest well-rested after enjoying bye weeks in Week 6, and both teams are looking for their second SEC wins of the season. LSU enters Week 7 at No. 11 in the AP Top 25 Poll, while South Carolina is unranked.
Here is everything you need to know for LSU vs South Carolina this Saturday.
How to watch LSU vs South Carolina in Week 7
The matchup between the Tigers and Gamecocks will be broadcast on SEC Network.
- Date: Saturday, October 11
- Time: 6:45 p.m. CT
- Venue: Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, LA)
- How to Watch (TV): SEC Network
- Streaming: ESPN+, SECN+, fuboTV, Sling TV
- LSU record: 4-1 (1-1 SEC)
- South Carolina record: 3-2 (1-2 SEC)
What are the betting odds for LSU vs South Carolina?
Oddsmakers are expecting LSU to bounce back from its loss to Ole Miss in Week 5. As of 2:00 p.m. CT on Tuesday, Oct. 7, LSU is favored by 8.5 points on DraftKings Sportsbook. On the moneyline, LSU has odds of -340 while South Carolina has odds of +270. The total, or over/under, is listed at 44.5. Furthermore, ESPN Analytics Matchup Predictor gives LSU a 73% chance to win.
Series history between LSU and South Carolina
LSU all-time head-to-head record vs South Carolina: 20-2-1
LSU has dominated the all-time series against South Carolina. The Tigers have suffered just two losses in 23 all-time matchups against the Gamecocks, and have won nine consecutive meetings going back to 1995.
What is the weather forecast for the LSU vs South Carolina game?
The weather should be spectacular on Saturday night in Death Valley. According to The Weather Channel, temperatures will be in the mid-to-low 80s at kick-off, and continue tor drop into the 70s throughout the game. Winds are expected to be between 4-8 mph, meaning that severe weather shouldn't be an issue.