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LSU Tennessee Odds & Betting Lines

Written by Jimmy Boyd on August 17, 2008

The LSU Tennessee betting odds have been posted for the SEC Championship game so we have put together this little preview to help you figure out who to bet on. Of course if you pick up our college football picks package then you’ll get the side of this game on the premium side from world class handicapper Jimmy Boyd of Locksmith Sports. Even though LSU lost last week to Arkansas this is still a big game to ensure that they get a top-notch bowl bid, and if the impossible happens and nearly all the top teams lose this weekend there is still a shot they sneak into the BCS Championship game. Tennessee is fighting for a BCS bowl game because even though they made the conference championship, Georgia is ahead of them in the BCS standings.

Tennessee comes into this game at 9-3 straight up (SU) and 7-4 against the spreads (ATS) with the over cashing in on 7 of their 12 games. The Volunteers are averaging 35 points per game (ppg) while allowing 28.7 ppg for a very small margin of victory in relation to their record. Erik Ainge is helping Tennessee move the ball through the air to the tune of 255.1 yards per game (ypg) while the ground game is moving the ball at the pace of 148.8 ypg. Defensively the Vols are having some trouble stopping the run as they are allowing the opposition to march 158.4 ypg via the rush to 244.5 ypg in the passing game. Tennessee has been streaking lately though and have won their last 5 games and covered in 6 out of their last 8. The total has gone under in 4 of the Vols last 5 games, but has had trouble covering against LSU, not covering the spread since September 30th, 2000 when they were getting nine points but lost 38-31. You can bet on Tennessee at +7.5 at Sportsbook.com.

LSU was a leading contender for the national title nearly all year long, but last week’s loss has all but eliminated them from contention. The Tigers come into the Georgia Dome with a 10-2 SU record but have gone just 4-7-1 ATS. LSU has averaged 40.2 ppg while allowing their opponents to rack up only 20.1 ppg, so they have won by doubling up the score of their opponents. The Tigers have a balanced offensive attack in which they have moved the ball 227.3 ypg through the air and 221.3 ypg on the ground. When it comes to defense the Tigers have been stout, allowing only 175.1 ypg via the pass and 106.1 ypg to opposing rushers. If you are looking for trends, LSU has covered just one time in their last nine games, but has won 17 of their last 19 overall. The over however has cashed in five straight for the Tigers. You can bet on LSU -7 at the Pig Sportsbook.

Tennessee at +7.5 at Sportsbook.com
LSU -7 at the Pig Sportsbook

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The Total:
Over 60.5
Under 60.5

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