Who: LSU at Mississippi State
Time: September 25, 2021 12:00 EST
Venue: Davis Wade Stadium – Starkville, MS
LSU at Mississippi State Odds:
All College Football betting lines, odds and prop bets are available on BetMGM Sportsbook.
Moneyline: LSU -158| Mississippi State +128
Spread: LSU -2.5 (-128) | Mississippi State +2.5 (+104)
Total: 57.5 points Under (-110) | Over (-110)
LSU at Mississippi State Betting Preview
A fun SEC matchup gets the week four slate started on Saturday, September 25, 2021, when the LSU Tigers (2-1) visit the Mississippi State Bulldogs (2-1). LSU is coming off a routine win and Mississippi State is coming off a tight loss. This game will air live on ESPN at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Through three games, the LSU offense is averaging 36.7 points per game and 389.0 total yards, 303.3 through the air and 85.7 on the ground. Defensively, the Tigers are allowing 22.0 points and 298.7 total yards, 193.0 passing and 105.7 rushing.
The Mississippi State offense is averaging 29.3 points per game and 406.3 total yards, 361.0 through the air and 45.3 on the ground. Defensively, the Bulldogs are allowing 25.0 points and 316.7 yards, 243.3 passing and 73.3 rushing.
Below is my pick, and preview, for the battle between the LSU Tigers at Mississippi State Bulldogs.
LSU at Mississippi State Betting Stats
LSU
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Louisiana State’s last 6 games.
- Louisiana State are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
- Louisiana State are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against Mississippi State.
- Louisiana State are 17-3 SU in their last 20 games against Mississippi State.
- Louisiana State are 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 games on the road.
- Louisiana State are 9-1 SU in their last 10 games when playing on the road against Mississippi State.
- Louisiana State are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
- Louisiana State are 2-4 SU in their last 6 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- The total has gone OVER in 8 of Louisiana State’s last 9 games played in September.
Mississippi State
- The total has gone UNDER in 9 of Mississippi State’s last 13 games.
- Mississippi State are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games.
- The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Mississippi State’s last 6 games against Louisiana State.
- The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Mississippi State’s last 12 games at home.
- Mississippi State are 1-9 SU in their last 10 games when playing at home against Louisiana State.
- The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Mississippi State’s last 9 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
- Mississippi State are 0-5 SU in their last 5 games against an opponent in the West Division division.
- Mississippi State are 4-8 ATS in their last 12 games played on a Saturday.
- Mississippi State are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played on a Saturday when playing at home.
LSU at Mississippi State Pick
Last time out, LSU hosted the Central Michigan Chippewas and came away with a nice 49-21 win. The Tigers jumped out to a 21-0 first quarter lead, and eventually led 42-7, to cruise all game. Max Johnson had himself a day as he went 26/35 for 372 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. Deion Smith and Jack Bech combined for 216 yards and three touchdowns on 10 catches. Defensively, the Tigers allowed 284 total yards and forced two Central Michigan turnovers, one interception and one fumble recovery.
Mississippi State traveled to Memphis and left with a disappointing 31-29 loss. The Bulldogs scored 17 unanswered and led 17-7 at the half, but Memphis reeled off 24 of the next 30 points to gain the lead and hold on to it for good. Will Rogers went 50-67 for 419 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interception in this one. Makai Polk and Malik Heath combined for 224 yards and two touchdowns on 20 receptions. Defensively, the Tigers allowed 246 total yards and forced one Memphis interception.
LSU vs Mississippi State Series History: Mississippi State won last seasons meeting, but LSU leads this rivalry 75-36-3.