UCLA Bruins (1-1) vs. LSU Tigers (2-1)
UCLA Bruins vs. LSU Tigers September 21 2024 – As the UCLA Bruins gear up to take on the LSU Tigers in the high-octane Tiger Stadium this Saturday, both teams have different storylines to spin ahead of this crucial early-season encounter. The Fighting Tigers of LSU have a better outlook with a 2-1 winning record and would wish to take advantage of the fact that they have not lost at home in the last 11 matches. Similarly, the Bruins stand at a record of 1-1 but are in a rush to defy the statistics and enhance the unbelievable winning streak over Southeastern conference teams. Now that the necessary details have been provided, it is now time to present to the readers the detailed NCAAF free betting predictions that will enhance fans’ passion towards this game.
UCLA Bruins vs. LSU Tigers September 21, 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET |
| Where: | Tiger Stadium, LA |
| TV: | ABC/ESPN+ |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
UCLA Bruins vs. LSU Tigers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| UCLA Bruins | +1100 | +24.5 (-110) | Over 55.5 (-108) |
| LSU Tigers | -2100 | -24.5 (-110) | Under 55.5 (-112) |
The indisputable difference in moneyline odds indicates that LSU is favored to win at home. However, considering UCLA’s decent performance in September games against fairly strong opponents, the large point spread still offers tempting value as well.
Ethan Garbers QB vs. Garrett Nussmeier QB
Returning for his second season with UCLA, Ethan Garbers, the quarterback has had a rough patch so far, as is evidenced by his rather low numbers with a completion rate of not more than 54% and more interceptions (3) than touchdowns (1) achieved in the season. Garbers’ particular position is of great importance to the Bruins, especially when it comes to running the offense and limiting mistakes, which have also come back to haunt Garbers in the early stages.
On the polar end of Nussmeier’s streak is LSU’s Nussmeier Garrett who has had a cool passer rating of 159.6, completing nearly over 70% of his passes. Nussmeier’s potential to stretch the defense with long balls has related into 10 touchdowns and will relieve the shadows that the Bruins’ defense cast over him.
It is conceivable that when these two quarterbacks meet, one might be more composed and efficient than the other. Garrett Nussmeier’s dare and decision-making forward his game are enormous in opposition to Garbers presently, gearing towards a fascinating contest where quarterback’s performance will be the defining factor.
Bruins on the Run and Through the Air
The success of UCLA’s attack this season has been heavily reliant on the versatile Ethan Garbers and reliable T.J. Harden. Although Harden averages a lowly 2.7 yards a carry, he has to try to exploit the holes in the LSU defense to ease the burden off of Garbers. Further, the distribution of touches among the Bruins not only helps in quarterback T.J. Harden’s management of the offense but also highlights wide receiver Rico Flores Jr.’s potential to stretch the defense, demonstrated by his 26.6 yards per catch, which will be key to the Bruins’s way of dismantling LSU’s defense.
Tigers’ Offensive Prowess
On the other hand, LSU’s offense has a versatile asset in Caden Durham, who averages 6.4 yards per attempt making this team more than just a passing team. In addition to Anderson’s ability to stretch the field and Nussmeier’s arm, the Tigers have a versatile offense that can shred through any of UCLA’s defensive sets.
UCLA Bruins Betting Trends
Betting trends for UCLA in recent months do not fill with confidence. They have managed to come through only twice against the spread in their last eight contests. Separate from that, their last games’ total points scored have most often been the under. That’s a sign of poor offense, and that may be the case again versus a strong LSU defense.
LSU Tigers Betting Trends
When it comes to betting on LSU, there are many inconsistencies as they do not win the ATS in their last five games but have in 18 of their last 20 games internally decided the total score goal has to be OVER, giving indications of high scoring abilities in a team.
UCLA Bruins vs. LSU Tigers Betting Previews
As we come closer to the kickoff, the Bruins have the monumental challenge to play at Tiger Stadium, a facility that has instilled terror amongst its opponents, especially the LSU Tigers. There are a number of factors that make the Tigers a very hard team to play against, especially with Nussmeier as the quarterback due to the variety of the offense and their high-scoring capabilities. Given the recent trends of LSU scoring a plethora of points, floodgates may be open for total points OVER, and bettors might take it.
To conclude, it is safe to state that LSU is the best team in this matchup in all aspects including papers and forms. Although the gap is huge, underestimate LSU’s ability to cover the spread as the offensive talent is off the charts. Prop bets on Nussmeier throwing for two or more touchdowns will be the most valuable for his little buzz, making this a great game for fans who engage in United States Sports Betting.
Score Prediction: LSU Tigers 38, UCLA Bruins 13.
