The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl is set for Monday afternoon when the #17 LSU Tigers (9-4) play the Purdue Boilermakers (8-5). LSU is making their 53rd bowl game appearance and currently have a 28-23-1 record. Purdue will be appearing in their 21st bowl game and have an 11-9 record. Below is my college football pick for LSU vs Purdue.
LSU vs Purdue Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | LSU -10.5 |
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This game will be played at Camping World Stadium at 1:00 p.m. ET on Monday, January 2, 2023.
Why Bet LSU -10.5
✅ LSU is 9-3 straight up in their last 12 games played.
✅ Purdue is 2-5 against the spread in their last seven games.
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LSU Tigers
Purdue Boilermakers
Team Stats
Passing
Offense/Defense
| LSU | Passing | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| 26.8 | CMP | 18 |
| 42.8 | ATT | 26.9 |
| 62.6 | CMP% | 66.9 |
| 316.3 | Y/G | 252.4 |
| 7.4 | Y/A | 9.4 |
| 2.2 | TD/G | 1.9 |
Defense/Offense
| LSU | Passing | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| 17.5 | CMP | 15.4 |
| 28.3 | ATT | 26.1 |
| 61.8 | CMP% | 59 |
| 217.5 | Y/G | 181.1 |
| 7.7 | Y/A | 6.9 |
| 0.8 | TD/G | 1.2 |
Rushing
Offense/Defense
| LSU | Rushing | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| 28.6 | ATT | 39.0 |
| 113.9 | Y/G | 203.3 |
| 4.0 | Y/A | 5.2 |
| 1.2 | TD/G | 2.9 |
Defense/Offense
| LSU | Rushing | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| 33.1 | ATT | 30.4 |
| 147.0 | Y/G | 137.5 |
| 4.4 | Y/A | 4.5 |
| 2.2 | TD/G | 0.8 |
Special Teams
| LSU | Special Teams | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| 2.6 | Punts-GM | 5.3 |
| 39.4 | Punt Avg | 44.1 |
| 1.9 | Kick Ret GM | 1.0 |
| 24.1 | Kick Ret Avg | 18.7 |
| 1.1 | Punt Ret GM | 1.2 |
| 3.5 | Punt Ret Avg | 6.9 |
Betting Trends
| LSU | Betting Trends | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 31.33 | Avg Score | 23 |
| 32.67 | Avg Opp Score | 22.67 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 0-2-0 |
| 22 | Avg Score | 21 |
| 32.67 | Avg Opp Score | 23.33 |
| LSU | Betting Trends | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 2-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 27.8 | Avg Score | 20.6 |
| 27.8 | Avg Opp Score | 23.2 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-3-0 |
| 26.4 | Avg Score | 29.4 |
| 30 | Avg Opp Score | 19.2 |
| LSU | Betting Trends | PUR |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 7-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 5-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-5-0 |
| 30.1 | Avg Score | 24.9 |
| 25.1 | Avg Opp Score | 25.3 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 3-7-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 2-8-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-5-0 |
| 22.7 | Avg Score | 32.3 |
| 30.9 | Avg Opp Score | 24.2 |
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LSU Tigers
Last time out, LSU played #1 Georgia in the SEC Championship and were blown out 50-30. The game was tied at seven late in the first quarter, but Georgia scored the next 28 points and led 35-10 at the half. LSU won the second half, but it was much too little too late.
Two LSU passers combined to go 31/52 for 502 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions on the day. Malik Nabers and Kayshon Boutte each had 5+ catches, 100+ yards, and one touchdown in the loss. Defensively, LSU allowed 529 total yards and recovered one UGA fumble.
Through 13 games, LSU is scoring 32.3 points per game and gaining 442.5 yards, 261.6 through the air and 180.9 on the ground. Defensively, the Tigers allow 23.7 points and 361.6 yards, 209.1 passing and 152.5 rushing.
Purdue Boilermakers
Purdue played #2 Michigan in the Big Ten Championship and were blown out 43-22. This was a close game in the first half, with Michigan leading by just one at the half, but it was all Wolverines after the half. Michigan scored 14 straight points to start the half and never looked back as they went on to cover the 15.5-point spread.
Aiden O’Connell added 32/47 for 366 yards, zero touchdowns, and two interceptions in the loss. Devin Mockobee had 17 carries for 71 yards and one touchdown in the loss. Defensively, Purdue allowed 386 total yards and forced one Michigan interception.
After 13 games, Purdue is scoring 28.1 points per game and gaining 410.3 yards, 287.2 through the air and 123.1 on the ground. Defensively, the Boilermakers allow 24.6 points and 350.1 yards, 213.8 passing and 136.2 rushing.
