Baylor vs LSU Texas Bowl Prediction, Preview, & Odds – 12/31/2024

In a thrilling matchup between the Baylor Bears and LSU Tigers on December 31, 2024, the LSU Tigers are currently listed as 1.5 point underdogs in the Texas Bowl according to DraftKings Sportsbook. The total for the game is set at 59.5. Tune in at 3:30 pm EST on New Year's Eve to catch all the action as these two powerhouse teams battle it out on the field.

Here, you will find our preview of Baylor vs LSU in the Texas Bowl. Along with our keys to the game for each team and a recap of their performance so far this season, you will also find our best bet for this matchup from Houston. Using our college football betting model and our in-depth knowledge of everything college football, you can rest assured that our data-backed predictions are trustworthy this bowl season.

Can Baylor Continue Hot Streak to Close Season?

The Baylor Bears are one of the hottest teams in college football going into bowl season. They have won six games in a row to end up at 8-4 on the season heading into the Texas Bowl. Now they are slight favorites according to the college football odds going into a bowl game that is being contested in their home state of Texas, where they will hope to have some sort of home-field advantage against LSU.

Baylor's offense has been spectacular during their six-game winning streak going into the bowl season. The Bears have scored 35 points or more in five of their last six games, with the lone exception coming in a 20-10 win over a Houston team that was good on defense this season despite their offensive issues. If Baylor is going to win this game, their offense will need to show up once again as they face an explosive LSU team.

LSU Looks For Third Straight Win

The LSU Tigers won two straight games before bowl season, defeating Vanderbilt and Oklahoma in their final two games of the regular season. But LSU's roster will look a little different than it did during the regular season in the Texas Bowl. With multiple offensive tackles, including Emery Jones opting out of this game to focus on their pro careers, protecting the quarterback could be a major concern for LSU in this contest.

With Baylor's offense playing as well as it has this season, especially in the second half of the year, LSU will need its offense to respond in kind. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has shown flashes of brilliance this season but has also lacked consistency at times. He will need to be on point for the Tigers to grab their third win in a row and to end their season on a high note against a Big 12 opponent.

Baylor vs LSU Prediction

Our Baylor vs LSU prediction is for the Baylor Bears to come away with a win in their home state over the LSU Tigers. Baylor's offense is largely together going into the bowl season and they should take advantage of the fact that LSU's offense is dealing with some major opt-outs on the offensive line. Look for Baylor to get their seventh win in a row and for LSU to go into next year off of a bowl loss.