LSU Tigers vs Florida State Seminoles Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 09/03/2023

Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Sunday, September 3, 2023

Venue:  Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL

Where to Watch:  ABC

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  LSU -2.5, FSU +2.5; Over/Under:  58 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  LSU -2.5, FSU +2.5; Over/Under:  58 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  LSU -2.5, FSU +2.5; Over/Under:  57.5 points

LSU Tigers:  0-0 (SEC West)

Florida State Seminoles:  0-0 (ACC)

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LSU finished last season with a 10-4 record overall and they had a 6-2 record in their conference games too.  They were 6-1 in their home games, 3-1 in their road games, and they were also 1-2 in their neutral site games last season, but they will be at a neutral site for this season opener. Last season, their offense was averaging 34.5 points scored per game while their defense was allowing an average of 22.5 points per game. Their offense also averaged 453.1 yards per game while their defense was allowing an average of 354.6 yards per game. Jayden Daniels led the team in passing yards with 2913, Jayden Daniels led the team in rushing yards with 885, and Malik Nabers led the team in receiving yards with 1017.

 

 

 

Florida State finished last season with a 10-3 record overall and they had a 5-3 record in their conference games too.  They were 5-2 in their home games, 3-1 in their road games, and they were also 2-0 in their neutral site games last season, but they will be at a neutral site for this season opener. Last season, their offense was averaging 36.1 points scored per game while their defense was allowing an average of 20.6 points per game. Their offense also averaged 484.2 yards per game while their defense was allowing an average of 321.8 yards per game. Jordan Travis led the team in passing yards with 3214, Trey Benson led the team in rushing yards with 990, and Johnny Wilson led the team in receiving yards with 897.

The current betting odds have LSU listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. LSU finished last season with a 10-4 record overall and they were 6-2 in their conference games but they will be looking to take a big step this season and take the SEC by storm. Brian Kelly put out a good team last season in his 1st season there but now he is in his 2nd year with an even better team after making many improvements in the transfer portal on both sides of the ball and he also has his starting QB from last season too. With Georgia dominating the SEC in recent years and Alabama also still hanging around every year, LSU will be looking to prove a point this season that they are the team to beat in the SEC and it all starts with a big performance in this game. This game is at a neutral site in the state of Florida but it is still going to be a long trip for Florida State. Florida State was really good too last season with their 10-3 record overall but they were only 5-3 in their conference games as they struggled to beat ACC teams and LSU comes from a much stronger conference than most of the teams they see in the ACC. LSU is going to be out to prove a point in this game and they will bring their best effort to open the season with a big win over another top 10 team. The best way to place a bet here is on LSU to cover the spread in this game. 

LSU Florida State Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Sunday, September 3, 2023 (7:30 pm ET start time) is LSU 45 FSU 28.

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LSU Tigers: 13-7 ATS as a neutral field favorite of 7 points or less. 25-15 ATS in games played on a neutral field. 4-1 UNDER on a neutral field where the total is between 56.5 and 63. 5-3 UNDER in the first month of the season.

Florida State Seminoles: 2-4 ATS on a neutral field where the total is between 56.5 and 63. 17-34 ATS in the first two weeks of the season. 27-17 UNDER when the line is +3 to -3. 8-3 UNDER as an underdog. 26-14 UNDER against SEC opponents.

LSU Tigers:  A. Goodwin (RB) Doub Sun - Undisclosed. J. Williams (RB) Prob Sun - Undisclosed. L. Diggs (RB) Ques Sun - Hamstring. L. Ibieta (WR) Ques Sun - Undisclosed. M. Smith (DT) Elig Sept 9 - Suspension.

Florida State Seminoles:  J. Douglas (WR) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. D. Jackson Jr. (DL) out for season - Eligibility.

“You're also gonna get a chance to see some great playmakers. Jordan Travis and Jayden Daniels, two great quarterbacks, two elite quarterbacks that can make things happen.” - Brian Kelly ahead of his team’s season opener against FSU.

"It’s one of the things that we’re continuing to check back on, but Darrell’s practicing, he’s preparing. You never know how things are going to go whether if it upholds where he’s not eligible to play, then he’s going to continue to prepare to be his best." - Mike Norvell on Darrell Jackson’s waiver process.

WR Lacy, Kyren 

WR Thomas Jr., Brian 

WR Nabers, Malik 

TE Taylor, Mason 

QB Daniels, Jayden 

RB Williams, Josh 

WR Wilson, Johnny 

WR Coleman, Keon 

WR Wright Jr., Winston 

TE Bell, Jaheim 

QB Travis, Jordan 

RB Benson, Trey 

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Coaches:

LSU Tigers: Brian Kelly (2nd season)

Florida State Seminoles: Mike Norvell (4th season)