No. 8 Miami Hurricanes (2017 10-3 SU, 5-8 ATS) vs. No. 25 LSU Tigers (2017 9-4 SU, 7-5-1 ATS)
College Football Week 1
Date/Time: Sunday September 2nd, 2018. 7:30PM (EST)
Where: AT&T Stadium Arlington, T.X.
TV: ABC
Point Spread: MIA -3.5/LSU +3.5
Over/Under Total: 48
Two highly prestigious programs will meet this Sunday night at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas when the no. 8 Miami Hurricanes square off against the no. 25 LSU Tigers. Both Miami and LSU find their programs in similar situations. The Hurricanes are on the heels of their first 10 win season since 2003 and are wanting to re-establish their grip on the ACC and possibly make a push towards a playoff bid. Meanwhile, LSU enters their 2nd full season with Head Coach Ed Orgeron following a 9-4 2017 campaign and seeking to replant their footing in the SEC. Needless to say, this highly profiled meeting on Sunday will likely serve as a launching pad towards those goals for the winner.
Spread: Also commonly referred to as the line or spread, a negative point spread value (-15.5) indicates that team is favored by 15.5 points. A positive value (+15.5) on its opponent means that. The Miami Hurricanes, even in their burst of success last year, only managed to go 3-6 against the spread when favored on the betting lines. The LSU Tigers, on the other hand, played 3-0 ATS as. LSU Odds, Football National Championship Betting 2021 Playoff Line LSU Tigers Odds. +5000 Miami (FL) +5000 Michigan +6000 Penn State +5000 Washington +7500.
If we look at the Week 1 odds, the Hurricanes are 2.5-point favorites. This line has barely moved at all since Miami opened as 3-point favorites. The over/under for the game is set at 48.5 points. LSU vs Miami Vegas Game Odds & Betting Predictions. It’s been a long time since Miami fans were this excited for the start of a season. Live betting odds for Miami (FL) Hurricanes vs LSU Tigers - Sunday, September 2, 2018 at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, September 02, 2018. Up to date offshore betting odds of over 30+ sportsbooks available.
It is hard to believe that this is a must-win situation this early in the year. However, I think that is the case for both the Hurricanes and the Tigers to meet the expectations that both fan bases have for 2018. Miami is once again in the national spotlight for the right reasons. The Hurricanes enter the year ranked 8th in the AP Polls with a favorable schedule that provides a legitimate opportunity to make a title run. For LSU, they are in a similar situation. Last year, Orgeron had to cement his confidence from the LSU faithful in the wake of Les Miles’ departure. Things started off rocky with a blowout loss to Mississippi State and an unimaginable upset loss to Troy in the first few weeks of the season. However, the Tigers rebounded scoring wins over Florida and Auburn, who get Washington on Sat, while racking up wins in 6 of their final 7 games. With a ton of talent departed, the time has come where LSU must prove that the skill can be replenished and progress is being made.
What to expect
I find this game intriguing because both teams are similar in style and tendencies. Both LSU and Miami are backed by very talented defensives which are the backbone of both’ success. The Hurricanes gave up just 19 points per game in 2017. The defense was a huge part of the early season success last year that vaulted the Hurricanes to a 10-0 record and ranked as high as number 2 in the nation. With the majority of that same group returning, this defense should be very talented with speed and size. Of course, speed and size is often the calling card for SEC defenses, and LSU epitomizes that mantra. The Tigers fielded a top 10 defense in 2017 holding opponents to just 18 points per game. LSU does not have an abundance of returning talent, but the majority of the talent still resides on the defensive side of the ball. As a result, I expect this to be a tough test for both offenses with limited scoring opportunities.
Bet Miami -3.5 with confidence
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On paper, these two teams are evenly matched, and that comparison can be extended to the pure talent on both rosters. However, the biggest difference in this game is experience, and that is why I fully expect the Hurricanes to pull this victory out. LSU’s run-heavy offense lost both of their star tailbacks from last year in Darrel Williams and Derrius Guice. Last year, the two combined for more than 2,000 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns. Replacing those talents will not be easy. Also, LSU’s offense will have to turn to Ohio State graduate transfer Joe Burrow at the quarterback position. Burrow has some upside in athletic ability, but I am not a believer in his accuracy. LSU quarterbacks have been cursed for more than a decade, and I just do not believe that trend has a likelihood of changing.
Meanwhile, Miami has the playmakers in place to be efficient from the opening kickoff. Quarterback Malik Rosier is a proven veteran that can make the big plays. Rosier’s biggest downside has been the turnovers which are a cause for concern. However, Rosier is still a dual-threat quarterback that can beat you in several ways. The Hurricanes also have a talented receiving corps and a proven rusher in Travis Homer. Homer averaged 6 yards per carry last year after taking over for Mark Walton. Homer will likely be one of the more significant success stories for the Miami offense this season, and it would not be surprising to see him make an impact against the Tigers. Simply put, the Hurricanes have proven talents that can keep the ball moving. LSU will be searching for their playmakers.
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Best Teasers
| 3 Team: | 6 pt Teasers | 6.5 pt Teasers | 7 pt Teasers |
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| 1.8 to 1 | 1.65 to 1 | 1.5 to 1 | |
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| 1.6 to 1 | 1.5 to 1 | 1.35 to 1 |
The 2019-2020 Champion LSU Tigers (3-5) will take on the Florida Gators (8-1) Saturday for a 7:00 p.m. ET kickoff at Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Below, we analyze the LSU-Florida college football betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.
LSU at Florida: Betting odds, spread and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 9:30 a.m. ET.
Money line: LSU +800 (bet $100 to win $800) Florida -1400 (bet $1,400 to win $100)Against the spread/ATS: LSU +23.5 (-110) Florida -23.5 (-110)Over/Under
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Florida QB Kyle Trask is the Heisman favorite right now as he has thrown 38 touchdowns in nine games. He’s averaging 10.1 yards per attempt, and he has thrown for 3,243 yards this season.Florida TE Kyle Pitts might be the best player in this game as he could be a top-10 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Pitts has caught 11 touchdowns in seven games this season. He’s averaging an incredible 17.8 yards per reception, and he is clearly the Gators’ top passing option.LSU’s defense has been among the worst in college football this season, allowing over 33 points per game. The team is allowing over 313 passing yards per game and 7.09 yards per play.Get some action on this game or any other matchup with a legal, online bet at BetMGMin CO, IN, NJ, TN and WV. Risk-free first bet up to $500, paid in free bets. Terms and conditions apply. Bet now!
LSU at Florida: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks
Prediction
Florida 45, LSU 17
Money line (ML)
Florida (-1400) is a huge money line favorite in this game after going 8-1 so far on the season. Their only loss came against Texas A&M early in the year, and they are the far superior team in this contest. However, there isn’t enough value here on the Gators, so PASS on the money line in this contest.
Against the spread (ATS)
FLORIDA (-23.5) is more than a three-touchdown favorite in this contest, and it’s not hard to see why. LSU has been blown out by teams like Alabama, Auburn and Texans A&M this season, and their offense just isn’t good enough to keep up. With the Gators having playoff aspirations, look for them to take care of business in this game and win by nearly 30 points.
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Over/Under (O/U)
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UNDER 68.5 points is the smart play in this game as LSU’s offense is just far too inconsistent to bet the over on. While the defense will allow points at a high-rate, the offense just has too many games where they have failed to score more than 20 points. Look for this to be another one of those days as the 17 points might be all they get on Saturday night.
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