On the whole, the coaching carousel has caused a seismic shift in College Football betting. And the LSU Tigers are at the forefront of it. LSU shocked the world by getting Brian Kelly to depart Notre Dame and lead the Bayou Bengals. Initially, Kelly showed no interest in leaving South Bend. But a contract that is the richest in history and a chance to recruit elite players without restrictions proved irresistible. Kelly is the all-time winningest coach in Notre Dame history. And he left a team behind that was a real contender for the College Football Playoff.
LSU Tigers vs. Kansas State Wildcats NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Tuesday, January 4, 2022, 9 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Tax Act Bowl, NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| LSU vs. Kansas State TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| :LSU | -3 (-105) | 46½ (-110) | -150 |  |
| Kansas State | +3 (-115) | 46½ (-110) | +130 | |
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LSU Tigers vs. Kansas State Wildcats SBG Odds Overview
Gambling action will lean towards LSU. Cause by their SEC sportsbook pedigree which carries more cache with the public. LSU will be led by interim head coach and offensive line coach Brad Davis. Ed Orgeron was adamant about skipping out on the bowl game.
Kansas State Wildcats Team Overview
Last game, Kansas State lost at Texas 22-17 as 3-point dogs. The game went under the total of 54. As a result, Kansas State is 7-5 straight up, 6-5-1 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under. Overall, KSU ranks 101st for total offense and 81st for scoring offense. Defensively, K-State ranks 37th overall and 29th for points allowed.
Following the Texas game, head coach Chris Klieman fired offensive coordinator Courtney Messingham. K-State’s offense was out of sorts all season, with metrics to reflect that. Further, the Wildcats will have a new quarterback for next season. Klieman saw it as the perfect time for a fresh start.
LSU Tigers Team Overview
Last game, LSU beat Texas A&M 27-24 as 6-point home dogs. The Aggies and Tigers game went over the total of 46.5. LSU has a record of 6-6 straight up, 5-6-1 against the spread, and 5-7 over/under. Overall, LSU ranks 87th for total offense and 78th for scoring offense. While defensively, the Tigers rank 63rd overall and 59th for points allowed.
Specifically, against Texas A&M, a string of clutch completions by Max Johnson in little more than a minute capped coach Ed Orgeron’s LSU career with a thrilling comeback win. Johnson hit Jaray Jenkins with a 28-yard scoring pass down the right sideline with 20 seconds left. As a result, LSU knocked off 1th 14th ranked Aggies. Additionally, the win made LSU bowl eligible.
There will likely be more attention on Brian Kelly than this bowl game. Especially for a 6-6 team with an interim head coach.
Notre Dame is the hardest coaching job in the country. To illuminate, numerous academic restrictions eliminate a lot of top players from the list. All freshmen are required to take a calculus class. And discipline is handled by the university administrators. To be exact, coaches can’t cover up for a star player in trouble. At LSU, there are no such troubles. Kelly could navigate Notre Dame better than any other coach in the modern era. But he could not build the depth necessary to finish a national championship.
LSU Tigers vs. Kansas State Wildcats SBG Free Picks
In this situation, K-State has the College Football Betting benefit of its actual head coach. On the whole, it’s doubtful LSU event wants to play.
LSU vs. Kansas State SBG Best Bet: Kansas State Wildcats.