Baylor Bears (8-4) vs. LSU Tigers (8-4)
Baylor Bears vs. LSU Tigers December 31 2024 – The Texas Bowl will have the total number of 8-4 teams Baylor Bears and the LSU Tigers squaring off which promises to be an exciting matchup. Baylor has been on fire as they have won 6 consecutive matches and their attack and defence have both been remarkable. LSU on the other hand has had a roller coaster ride of a season with some spectacular wins and some really tough losses. What is for certain is that both teams will be motivated to give their all in their final match of the season which guarantees excitement at the NRG Stadium in Houston.
Baylor Bears vs. LSU Tigers December 31 2024 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET |
| Where: | NRG Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Baylor Bears vs. LSU Tigers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Baylor | -170 | -3.5 (-105) | 59.5 Over -105 |
| LSU | +145 | +3.5 (-115) | 59.5 Under -115 |
Baylor is a narrow favorite with a -3.5 spread, reflecting their recent dominance. LSU’s moneyline at +145 presents an intriguing underdog opportunity for bettors. The total of 59.5 suggests a high-scoring affair, aligning with Baylor’s offensive trends and LSU’s tendency to play fast-paced games.
Sawyer Robertson QB vs. Rickie Collins QB
Sawyer Robertson who plays for Baylor has taken his game to a new level this season as evidenced by his impressive stat line, which shows he has thrown for 2,626 yards and a whopping 26 touchdowns. His statistics \completing 62.8% of my throws and averaging 8.3 yards per attempt show that he can throw the ball deep. Seven interceptions are also indicative of his pressure competency. For Baylor to acquire victory, Robertson has to develop a strong partnership with Cameron, one of the wide receivers.
As much as Collins appears talented, LSU’s recruiting class in their quarterback department is clearly worrisome as Collins barely played, with LSU Tigers […] five touchdowns to his name, and completing a meager five passes. It is evident from the stats that the Tigers need to depend much upon their running and receiving teams rather than the quarterback. Because Collins is untested, LSU might find it increasingly difficult to take full advantage of Baylor’s defense and hence their attacking side becomes too much predictable.
Baylor’s Momentum Leading into the Texas Bowl
Baylor has a record of 45-17 against Kansas, one of the schools they have won six times in a row. Bryson Washington, the running back, hit the ground running scoring a total of 1,004 rushing yards, together with twelve touchdowns. To the team that already has a balanced offense and defense, deep-threat receiver Josh Cameron who has nine touchdowns this season would be a good addition.
LSU’s Season of Highs and Lows
The Tiger’s ended the season on two great wins in a row one of them being a commanding 37-17 win over Oklahoma. In the backfield, Caden Durham has been one of the more reliable performers as he rushed for sixty nine three yards and six rushing touchdowns. As for Kyren Lacy, he quite versatile in the field especially in the red-zone with nine receiving touchdowns. Although, there offense is questionable after seeing there inconsistency and quarterback inexperience in the game against Baylor.
Baylor Bears Betting Trends
Baylor has been a bettor’s dream, covering the spread in their last six games. They are also 13-3 ATS in December matchups, reflecting their ability to deliver in key moments. With seven of their last nine games going over the total, Baylor’s offensive firepower makes them a strong play in high-scoring scenarios.
LSU Tigers Betting Trends
LSU has struggled against the spread, covering only once in their last five games. However, the total has gone over in their last six games against Big 12 opponents, suggesting a potential for a shootout. Their 15-5 SU record in the last 20 games indicates resilience, but recent struggles cast doubt on their consistency.
Baylor Bears vs. LSU Tigers Betting Previews
Baylor’s balanced attack and recent dominance make them the stronger pick in this matchup context. The offensive rhythm orchestrated by Robertson and Washington seems better positioned to take advantage of the weaknesses within LSU’s defense. Perhaps factors of the first LSU game come into play, where the qb situation and the inconsistency throughout the roster limits the chances fro the upset, not that there are not playmakers who could effect the game though.
For prop bets, expect Bryson Washington to prolly land in the end zone should the total score of the game be over 59.5 if both teams play the way we know they tend to. It seems props have managed to cover movement that Baylor should be able to do it since on critical games they have surely delivered on the bets.
Score Prediction: Baylor Bears 38, LSU Tigers 28.
