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BYU vs. LSU College Football Week 1 Betting Preview & Analysis
When: Saturday, September 2, 2017, 9:30 PM ET Where: NRG Stadium, Houston TV: ESPN Radio: ESPN 960 AM (BYU) / 98.1 FM (LSU) Live Stream: WatchESPN College Football Week 1 Odds: LSU -13, O/U 47.5.Geaux Cougs!!#BYUFOOTBALL #GoCougs pic.twitter.com/KoQEyMIRht
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- Chance of Thunderstorm: 27°C/80°F
- Humidity: 82%
- Precipitation: 39%
- Wind: 3 mph ESE
- Cloud Cover: 50%
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Why should you bet on the Cougars?
BYU did beat Portland State by two touchdowns, but the point spread was 35. Tanner Mangum did go 16 for 27 for 194 yards and a score — and Squally Canada rumbled for 98 yards and a score. However, the Cougars only won the time of possession battle by 42 seconds, and they lost the first-down battle by one. This tells us that, at least in the opener, BYU featured a plodding offense that had a hard time doing much damage against an FCS opponent. While Portland State only put up six points, the fact that they held the ball for almost half the game suggests that they were able to pick up yards when they needed them in the middle of the field but then had some miscues hit them late in drives that kept them out of the end zone. If BYU can’t do a better job on defense against LSU, the Tigers have the talent to turn their offense up to a much higher level than what Portland State can offer. This could lead to a big rout by the Tigers — assuming that their own passing game can take off.Why should you put your money on the Tigers?
LSU needs to come out of the gate with more fire than they did a year ago; they opened 2-2 in 2016 and then went on an eight-game winning streak to close out the regular season. Leonard Fournette may be in the NFL these days — and Ed Orgeron has a challenge on his hands as he succeeds the legendary Les Miles — but Derrius Guice is ready to pick up the starting tailback role and run with it.
What about that passing game?
Only one player — D.J. Clark — who caught more than ten passes last year is returning to that LSU roster this season.’ But who will throw the ball for LSU? Danny Etling (2,123 yards, 11 touchdowns, 5 INT) comes back for his final season — and he needs to elevate his game for the Tigers to climb into that SEC West conversation. The Tigers really don’t have another alternative even at Etling’s level, so he’s going to have to execute if LSU has any designs on the College Football Playoff this year. LSU does have some new pieces to plug in offense, as last year the team was relatively weak due to its run-centered orientation. However, against BYU, LSU has all of the offensive muscle that it needs to get by BYU.College Football Week 1 Betting Trends
- Brigham Young is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone UNDER in 8 of Brigham Young’s last 9 games
- Louisiana State is 6-2 ATS in its last 8 games
- Louisiana State is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
