Mike Elko is the perfect College Football Betting hire as head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies. Previously, Elko was known for his time as defensive coordinator of the Aggies. Since his return as HC, Elko has quickly transformed the Aggies into a college football playoff contender. This week brings a big test with a home game against the LSU Tigers. The winner of the Aggies and Tigers matchup will significantly enhance its SEC and college football playoff position. Texas A&M may have been peaking ahead last week in a win without the cover.
LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, October 26, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Kyle Field, College Station, TX |
| TV Coverage: | ABC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| LSU | +2½ -107 | 54 -105 | +113 |  |
| Texas A&M | -2½ -113 | 54 -115 | -133 | |
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LSU Tigers Team Overview
Last game, the LSU Tigers won 34-10 against the Arkansas Razorbacks as 3-point road favorites. The game went under the online betting total of 57. LSU has a record of 6-1 straight up, 3-4 against the spread, and 2-5 over/under the total. LSU ranks 25th for total offense, 8th for passing, 96th for rushing and 29th for scoring. Defensively they rank 66th overall, 104th against the pass, 33rd against the rush, and 37th for points allowed. Also, LSU ranks 48th for fewest turnovers lost and 100th for takeaways.
Namely, Caden Durham ran for 101 yards and three touchdowns. Additionally, Damian Ramos made a career-best four field goals. Hence, LSU handled Arkansas on Saturday night. The Tigers continued their stranglehold over the Razorbacks in the Battle for The Golden Boot series. To illuminate, LSU secured its eighth win in the last nine meetings. LSU has won five consecutive games in Fayetteville dating back to 2016.
“These games have always been close games, but to come down here and play the kind of football we did today, which was controlling the line of scrimmage – they had 38 yards rushing – and for us to run the football and close out the game with (a long drive), those are the things you look for in a football team that is emerging as a contender,” LSU coach Brian Kelly said.
Whit Weeks, the SEC’s leading tackler entering the weekend, helped provide the Tigers some breathing room late in the third quarter. To show, he deflected and intercepted a Taylen Green pass inside the Arkansas 5. Next, Durham scored on a two-yard run to extend the LSU lead to 24-10 with 4:52 left in the third.
Ramos, whose 20-yard kick lifted LSU over the Razorbacks in 2023, connected on field goals of 33, 33, 47, and 48 yards. In sum, his last attempt pushed him to 12 of 14 this season. Meanwhile, Garrett Nussmeier threw for 233 yards, and CJ Daniels caught seven passes for 86 yards for the Tigers. Weeks finished with nine tackles and a sack on top of the interception.
Texas A&M Aggies Team Overview
Last game, the Texas A&M Aggies won 34-24 against the Mississippi State Bulldogs as 21-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 55. Texas A&M has a record of 6-1 straight up, 2-5 against the spread, and 4-3 over/under the total. Texas A&M ranks 57th for total offense, 107th for passing, 13th for rushing and 46th for scoring. Defensively they rank 31st overall, 50th against the pass, 37th against the rush, and 19th for points allowed. Also, Texas A&M ranks 14th for fewest turnovers lost and 26th for takeaways.
Le’Veon Moss rushed for two touchdowns, and Texas A&M held off Mississippi State for a victory on Saturday. Overall, Moss had 65 yards on 17 carries. His 3-yard TD run gave the Aggies a 31-17 lead with 3:24 left in the third quarter. Correlate that Conner Weigman was in his second game back after being sidelined by a shoulder injury. In sum, Weigman was 15 of 25 for 217 yards and a touchdown with two interceptions. Additionally, Jabre Barber had six catches for 92 yards. The Aggies have won six in a row since losing to Notre Dame.
LSU at Texas A&M SBG Free Picks
Texas A&M will draw plenty of College Football Betting support at Kyle Field. On the other hand, LSU, with an enhanced price, will also be considered the power road team.
LSU at Texas A&M SBG Best Bet: LSU and Under the Total.