Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the LSU Tigers vs. Central Michigan Chippewas college football matchup on September 18, 2021.
The Central Michigan Chippewas (1-1) are facing tough odds as 20.5-point underdogs heading into their matchup on Saturday, September 18, 2021 against the LSU Tigers (1-1). The point total for the game is set at 61.
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Odds for LSU vs. Central Michigan
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Over/Under Insights
- LSU has combined with its opponents to score more than 61 points just one time this season.
- Central Michigan's games have yet to go over 61 points this season.
- The two teams combine to score 65 points per game, 4.0 more than the total in this contest.
- These two squads combine to allow 39.5 points per game, 21.5 fewer than this contest's over/under.
- The Tigers and their opponents have scored an average of 66.8 points per game in 2021, 5.8 more than Saturday's total.
- The 61 over/under in this game is 5.2 points above the 55.8 average total in Chippewas games this season.
LSU Stats and Trends
- Last game, the Tigers beat the McNeese Cowboys by a score of 34-7. The Cowboys covered the spread as 39-point underdogs.
- The Tigers have been favored by 20.5 points or more two times this season and have not covered the spread in any of them.
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- LSU's games this year have not gone over the total in three opportunities.
- This year, the Tigers average 13.5 more points per game (30.5) than the Chippewas give up (17.0).
- LSU is 0-3 against the spread and 1-1 overall this season when the team records more than 17.0 points.
- The Tigers average 54.0 more yards per game (342.5) than the Chippewas give up per matchup (288.5).
- In games that LSU picks up over 288.5 yards, the team is 0-3 against the spread and 1-1 overall.
- This year, the Tigers have turned the ball over one time, while the Chippewas have forced one.
Central Michigan Stats and Trends
- Central Michigan has covered the spread every time thus far this season.
- Central Michigan's games this season have not gone over the total in three opportunities.
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- The Chippewas average 12.0 more points per game (34.5) than the Tigers allow (22.5).
- Central Michigan is 3-0 against the spread and 1-1 overall in games when it scores more than 22.5 points.
- The Chippewas collect 189.0 more yards per game (495.0) than the Tigers allow (306.0).
- Central Michigan is 3-0 against the spread and 1-1 overall when the team amasses over 306.0 yards.
- The Chippewas have two giveaways this season, while the Tigers have two takeaways .
LSU Top Players
- This year, Max Johnson has put up 330 passing yards (330.0 yards per game) while going 26-for-46 (56.5% completion percentage) and throwing three touchdowns and one interception. He has tacked on 16 rushing yards on 11 carries, averaging 16.0 yards per game.
- Tyrion Davis-Price has churned out a team-high 31 rushing yards (31.0 yards per game).
- Kayshon Boutte has racked up nine receptions for 148 yards, best on his team, and three touchdowns. He averages 148.0 receiving yards per game.
- Trey Palmer has also tacked on seven catches for 47 yards this year. He averages 47.0 receiving yards per game.
- Jaray Jenkins has 46 receiving yards on three receptions, averaging 46.0 yards per game.
Central Michigan Top Players
- Jacob Sirmon leads his team with 295 passing yards (295.0 per game) and has a 51.1% completion percentage (23-of-45), throwing one touchdown pass and two interceptions.
- Lew Nichols has churned out a team-high 135 rushing yards (135.0 yards per game) and scored one touchdown. He has added four catches for 40 yards (40.0 receiving yards per game).
- Darius Bracy has run for 62 yards on three carries (62.0 yards per game) this year. He also has one catch for 29 yards (29.0 per game).
- JaCorey Sullivan has eight catches, leading his team with 102 yards (102.0 ypg) while also scoring two touchdowns this season.
- Dallas Dixon has tacked on 83 yards on five catches. He averages 83.0 receiving yards per game this year.
LSU Tigers vs. Central Michigan Chippewas Game Info
- Game Day: Saturday, September 18, 2021
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Stadium: Tiger Stadium