LSU Tigers vs Missouri Tigers Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 10/07/2023

Game Time: 12:00 pm ET, Saturday, October 7, 2023

Venue:  Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium, Columbia, MO

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  LSU -6.5, Mizzou +6.5; Over/Under:  65 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  LSU -6.5, Mizzou +6.5; Over/Under:  64.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  LSU -6.5, Mizzou +6.5; Over/Under:  64.5 points

LSU Tigers:  3-2 (2-1) (3rd place, SEC West)

Missouri Tigers:  5-0 (1-0) (3rd place, SEC East)

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LSU Tigers:  lost their last game on the road against the Mississippi Rebels 55-49.

Missouri Tigers:  won their last game on the road against the Vanderbilt Commodores 38-21.

LSU is entering this game with a 3-2 record overall and they have a 2-1 record in their conference games too. They are 2-0 in their home games, 1-1 in their road games, and they are also 0-1 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They lost their last game against Ole Miss 55-49. Jayden Daniels was the starting QB and he completed 27/36 passes for 414 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Logan Diggs led the team in rushing yards with 101 and 2 TDs. Brian Thomas Jr. led the receivers with 124 receiving yards on 8 receptions and 3 TDs. Andre Sam led the defense in that game with 9 solo tackles and 5 assisted tackles while no one on the defense recorded a sack in that one. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that game.

 

 

 

Missouri is entering this game with a 5-0 record overall and they have a 1-0 record in their conference games too. They are 3-0 in their home games, 1-0 in their road games, and they are also 1-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against Vanderbilt 38-21. Brady Cook was the starting QB and he completed 33/41 passes for 395 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Nathaniel Peat led the team in rushing yards with 71. Luther Burden led the receivers with 140 receiving yards on 11 receptions and 2 TDs. Ty'Ron Hopper led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Austin Firestone led the defense in sacks with 1. Kris Abrams-Draine came away with the only interception for them in that game.

The current betting odds have Missouri listed as a 6.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Missouri has looked really good in their games this season with their 5-0 record overall. They have played most of their big games at home but they are 3-0 there and will be at home for this game once again. LSU hasn't really had a great start to the season either as they are 3-2 overall and already have 2 big losses against Florida State and Ole Miss. Their defense was terrible in those games as they gave up a ton of points but this has been a common theme for them this year since they have been giving up a ton of points in their wins too. Missouri has been putting up points on offense in their games and they have also played really well in their home games. They will be able to move the ball on this bad LSU defense with the way they have been giving up points lately and Missouri will be able to keep this game close if they don't win it outright. The best way to place a bet here is on Missouri to cover the spread in this game.

LSU Missouri Prediction:  Our NCAAF Pick for Saturday, October 7, 2023 (12:00 pm ET start time) is LSU 33 Missouri 30.

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LSU Tigers: 14-6 ATS as a road favorite of 3.5 to 7 points. 20-12 ATS off an upset loss to a conference rival as a favorite. 12-4 OVER when the total is between 63.5 and 70. 16-6 OVER after gaining 300 or more passing yards in 3 straight games. 

Missouri Tigers: 5-13 ATS off 3 or more consecutive overs. 21-30 ATS after outgaining opp by 225 or more total yards in their previous game. 23-17 OVER as a home underdog. 26-15 OVER after gaining 450 or more total yards in 2 consecutive games. 

LSU Tigers:  A. Anderson (WR) Ques Sat - Hamstring. Z. Alexander (CB) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. A. Goodwin (RB) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. G. Brooks Jr. (S) Out indefinitely - Head. J. Johnson (CB) Early Dec - Leg.

Missouri Tigers:  D. Houston (WR) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. S. McNeil (DB) Ques Sat - Undisclosed. M. Cox (RB) Out indefinitely - Undisclosed. I. Thompson (DB) out for season - Lower Body.

“Obviously, very difficult loss. Angry, disappointing – I can’t give you all the adjectives. Hats off to Ole Miss, but I expect our kids to respond to this the right way. They play for LSU and they know that’s not the standard here.” - Brian Kelly after his team’s loss against Ole Miss in their last game. 

“I don’t really think they’re buying the hype or drinking the Kool-Aid in any sort of manner. I think they’re focused on how do we play this game and then how do we get better.” - Eli Drinkwitz after his team’s win against Vandy in their last game. 

WR Thomas Jr., Brian 

WR Nabers, Malik 

WR Lacy, Kyren

TE Taylor, Mason 

QB Daniels, Jayden 

RB Diggs, Logan  

WR Wease Jr., Theo 

WR Cooper, Mookie 

WR Burden III, Luther 

TE Stephens, Tyler 

QB Cook, Brady 

RB Schrader, Cody

Passing: J. Daniels (1711)

Rushing: L. Diggs (354)

Receiving: M. Nabers (625)

Touchdowns: B. Thomas Jr. (8)

Passing: B. Cook (1468)

Rushing: C. Schrader (463)

Receiving: L. Burden III (644)

Touchdowns: L. Burden III (5)

Coaches:

LSU Tigers: Brian Kelly (2nd season)

Missouri Tigers: Eli Drinkwitz (4th season)