An in-state matchup between the No. 3-ranked LSU Tigers and Southeastern Louisiana is set for Saturday night at Tiger Stadium. Kick-off is almost here, with the action set to begin at 6:45 p.m. CT in Death Valley. LSU is looking to fine-tune some things - especially on offense - in this matchup before heading to No. 13 Ole Miss for a massive SEC matchup next week.
As kick-off between the Tigers and Lions draws nearer, here are the latest LSU vs SLU betting odds to go along with a game preview and score prediction.
LSU vs Southeastern Louisiana betting odds
Betting odds for this matchup weren't available right away, but were posted later in the week. As of 1:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, September 20, here are the odds for LSU vs Southeastern Louisiana on FanDuel Sportsbook:
Spread
- Southeastern Louisiana +48.5 (-110)
- LSU -48.5 (-110)
Total
- 59.5 (Over -110/Under -110)
LSU opened as a 39.5-point favorite, but that number has since ballooned to LSU -48.5. Furthermore, the total has moved from 51.5 all the way up to 59.5. With that in mind, oddsmakers and bettors alike are expecting LSU to roll in this one.
LSU vs Southeastern Louisiana prediction
LSU should have no problem moving to 4-0 in this one. The Tigers are favored by nearly 50 points, and ESPN Analytics Matchup Predictor gives Brian Kelly's squad a 98.5% chance to win. However, there is still a lot LSU needs to figure out on offense before facing Ole Miss next week. Tiger fans are anxious to see the offense firing on all cylinders, and getting things in order against SLU on Saturday night is a great place to start.
In an ideal world, the LSU offense starts clicking and cruises out to a big lead by halftime. Then, Nussmeier can rest up and try to get as healthy as possible for next week. The defense should continue to show out, and even if some second and third-teamers get in the game, it would be surprising to see SLU have much success offensively. LSU should win big.
Score prediction: LSU wins 58-7