LSU vs. Mississippi State College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the LSU Tigers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs college football matchup on September 25, 2021.

Sep 18, 2021; Baton Rouge, LA, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Max Johnson (14) throws a pass against Central Michigan Chippewas linebacker Troy Brown (8) at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Clause/The Advertiser via USA TODAY NETWORK

Oddsmakers project a close game when the LSU Tigers (2-1, 0-0 SEC) visit the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-1, 0-0 SEC) on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in a matchup between SEC opponents at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. LSU is favored by 2.5 points. The contest has a 56.5-point over/under.

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Odds for LSU vs. Mississippi State

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Over/Under Insights

  • LSU has combined with its opponents to score more than 56.5 points only twice this season.
  • Mississippi State has combined with its opponents to score more than 56.5 points in two games this season.
  • Saturday's total is 9.5 points lower than the two team's combined 66 points per game average.
  • The 47 combined points per game that these two squads have allowed this season are 9.5 fewer than the 56.5 over/under in this contest.
  • The Tigers and their opponents have scored an average of 65.2 points per game in 2021, 8.7 more than Saturday's total.
  • The 56.5-point over/under for this game is 0.7 points below the 57.2 points per game average total in Bulldogs games this season.

LSU Stats and Trends

  • LSU has one win against the spread in three games this year.
  • This season, the Tigers have just one against the spread win in three games as a favorite of 2.5 points or more.
  • LSU's games this year have hit the over one time in three opportunities (33.3%).
  • This year, the Tigers rack up 11.7 more points per game (36.7) than the Bulldogs give up (25).
  • LSU is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall in games when it puts up more than 25 points.
  • The Tigers collect 73 more yards per game (389.7) than the Bulldogs allow per outing (316.7).
  • In games that LSU amasses over 316.7 yards, the team is 1-1 against the spread and 1-1 overall.
  • This year, the Tigers have two turnovers, four fewer than the Bulldogs have takeaways (6).
  • Find the latest spread and moneyline odds for LSU at SISportsbook.

Mississippi State Stats and Trends

  • Thus far this year Mississippi State has one win against the spread.
  • Mississippi State's games this season have hit the over on one of three set point totals (33.3%).
  • The Bulldogs average 29.3 points per game, 7.3 more than the Tigers surrender (22).
  • When Mississippi State puts up more than 22 points, it is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall.
  • The Bulldogs average 107.6 more yards per game (406.3) than the Tigers allow per outing (298.7).
  • When Mississippi State churns out more than 298.7 yards, the team is 1-2 against the spread and 2-1 overall.
  • The Bulldogs have turned the ball over one more time (5 total) than the Tigers have forced a turnover (4) this season.
  • Head to SISportsbook to find the latest moneyline, spread and over/under odds for this matchup.

Season Stats