Head coach Ed Orgeron and his LSU program are coming off a year of hell. First, the 2020 campaign was an unmitigated disaster. The Football Gods punished LSU for its perfect 2019 national championship campaign. Orgeron caught plenty of NCAA Football betting blame for his careless oversight and conduct. Also problematic are the NCAA and FBI probes on sexual abuse regarding Orgeron’s program. But the UCLA Bruins are unproven at beating teams on the level of LSU. Despite their problems, the Tigers are loaded with five-star talent. UCLA will be challenged to hang for four quarters.
LSU Tigers vs. UCLA Bruins NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 4, 2021, 8:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rose Bowl, Pasadena, California |
| LSU at UCLA TV Coverage: | FOX |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| LSU | -3 (-110) | 65 (-110) | -153 |  |
| UCLA | +3 (-110) | 65 (-110) | +133 | |
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LSU Tigers at UCLA Bruins SBG Odds Overview
At the onset of the week, UCLA drew considerable offshore betting action. LSU opened as 4.5-point chalk but was bet down one point in a single day. As a result of this money move, there are worries about too much square money based on last week’s UCLA payout against Hawaii.
Also factoring in the minds of the betting public is LSU’s poor 2020 campaign. Gamblers have spent the past 12 months hearing nothing but negative news. Thus, a lot of squares are scared to step out on the Tigers.
LSU Tigers Team Overview
It is true that LSU Tigers brings SEC pedigree to this game. Also, the Tigers bring a lot of motivation from a bad offseason. LSU has recruited at a top-ten level for several years. Thus, all of the negativity hurled at the Tigers can be overcome with physics. UCLA doesn’t have the depth of LSU.
UCLA Bruins Team Overview
Last week UCLA routed Hawaii 44-10 as 18-point home favorites. Also, Over the total of 67 was a winning ticket. Quarterback Dorian Thompson Robinson was 10-20 for 130 yards and one touchdown. Additionally, Running back Zach Charbonnet added 106 yards on six rushes with three touchdowns. In sum, UCLA outgained Hawaii 392-269 and was +2 on turnover margin.
Namely, Chip Kelly is in his 4th season as UCLA head coach. So far, the program is taking longer than expected to show results. Certainly, a win over LSU would be taken as a serious move up for Kelly’s program.
LSU Tigers at UCLA Bruins ATS Stats
- Overall, LSU is 71% against the spread in away games
- In non-conference action, the Bayou Bengals are 64% vs. the odds
- As a favorite, LSU is 57% vs. the line
- LSU is 62% over the total as a favorite
- On the road, the Tigers are 53% to the over
- In non-conference games, the Bayou Bengals are 80% to the over
- UCLA is 41% against the spread in home games
- As an underdog, the Bruins are 52% vs. the line
- In non-conference action, UCLA is 29% vs. the odds
- Overall, as a dog, UCLA is 55% over the total
- In non-conference action, UCLA is 71% under the number
- And at home, the Bruins are 50% over and under
LSU Tigers at UCLA Bruins SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the talent difference will be the ultimate NCAA Football Betting difference. LSU has too much here.
LSU at UCLA SBG Best Bet: LSU Tigers.