LSU vs South Carolina Prediction, Player Props & Odds (Saturday, Sep. 14)

• LSU vs South Carolina is the featured noon ET college football matchup on Saturday
• The LSU vs South Carolina odds favor the Tigers on the road
• Read below for LSU vs South Carolina prediction, odds and picks for Saturday

The stage is set for an epic SEC showdown as the #16 LSU Tigers (1-1) travel to Columbia to face the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-0) on Saturday, September 14th. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00 PM ET at Williams-Brice Stadium, with the game being nationally televised on ABC. ESPN’s College GameDay will be on hand, adding to the electric atmosphere.

LSU looks to rebound after a disappointing 27-20 loss to USC in Week 1, while South Carolina aims to build on their momentum following a dominant 31-6 victory over Kentucky.

The Tigers enter as 6.5-point road favorites, with the total set at 50.5 points. Let’s dive into our LSU vs South Carolina prediction.

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LSU vs South Carolina Prediction

LSU’s offense has been humming, averaging 32 points per game behind the stellar play of quarterback Garrett Nussmeier. The junior is tied for the FBS lead with eight touchdown passes, with six coming in last week’s win over Nicholls.

Nussmeier’s top target, Kyren Lacy, has hauled in four touchdowns, also tops in the nation. However, LSU’s defense has allowed 48 points through two games and ranks 126th in yards per dropback allowed.

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— Jeremy (@PopesFFH) September 8, 2024

South Carolina’s defense has been suffocating, holding opponents to just 12.5 points per game. They completely shut down Kentucky, allowing only 44 passing yards and forcing two interceptions. True freshman edge rusher Dylan Stewart has been a game-wrecker, helping the Gamecocks post the 6th-best coverage grade in the country per PFF.

On offense, South Carolina leans on the run game, with a 65% run-pass ratio. Transfer RB Raheim Sanders has rushed for 142 yards and 2 TDs, while dual-threat QB LaNorris Sellers is still finding his footing as a passer (55.3% completion rate, 273 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT).

SEC Leader in Missed Tackles Forced:

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— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 11, 2024

South Carolina matches up well with LSU. Their strong pass rush (5 sacks vs Kentucky) can exploit the Tigers’ defensive weaknesses, and their ball-control offense (27.8 seconds per play) can keep LSU’s explosive playmakers off the field. Being at home (5-2 at Williams-Brice in 2023) will also give the Gamecocks a boost.

The betting trends favor South Carolina:

– The line has moved from LSU -7.5 to -6.5, indicating sharp action on the Gamecocks

– South Carolina is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 September games

– The underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings

Prediction:

• South Carolina +6.5
• Under 50.5 (-110)

In a physical, hard-fought battle, South Carolina’s defense and home-field advantage should allow them to keep it close. I predict LSU will likely pull out a narrow victory, but the Gamecocks will cover the spread. I’m predicting a final score around 23-17 for the Tigers.

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LSU vs South Carolina Player Props

Player props have been released for the LSU vs South Carolina showdown, with Tigers’ pivot Garrett Nussmeier projected to throw for 100+ more yards more than Gamecocks quarterback LaNorris Sellers. LSU WR Kyren Lacy, meanwhile, has the highest receiving total on the slate (78.5).

Player prop odds as of Sep. 14 at FanDuel Sportsbook.

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Here are a couple of the player props I’ve locked in for LSU vs South Carolina:

Kyren Lacy Over Receiving Yards

The LSU wide receiver has established himself as Garrett Nussmeier’s go-to target, averaging an impressive six receptions and 79.5 receiving yards per game this season. Lacy’s ability to create separation and make plays after the catch has been on full display, as he leads the nation with four touchdown receptions.

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— The Draft Network (@TheDraftNetwork) September 8, 2024

Even with South Carolina focusing on stopping the deep ball, expect Lacy to pile up the yards on intermediate routes. With Nussmeier averaging over 300 passing yards in his first two starts this season, Lacy should see double-digit targets and catch this over.

While South Carolina’s defense has been stingy, allowing just 120.5 passing yards per game, they haven’t exactly faced elite competition. Lacy averaged over 13 yards per reception in each game and should have another strong night, especially considering the injury to RB John Emery.

• Pick: Kyren Lacy Over 78.5 Receiving Yards (-115)

LaNorris Sellers Under Passing Yards

South Carolina quarterback LaNorris Sellers faces a tough test against LSU’s defense in Week 3. The redshirt freshman has shown flashes of potential but has struggled with consistency, completing just 54.1% of his passes through two games.

Sellers is averaging a mere 140 passing yards per contest and has yet to surpass 170 yards in a single game. With South Carolina likely to rely on the run (142 rush yards per game) and potentially playing with a lead, Sellers’ volume could be limited.

The Gamecocks are likely to lean heavily on their running game, which is averaging 142 yards per game, to control the clock and keep LSU’s high-powered offense off the field. Furthermore, LSU’s defense has been stingy against the pass, allowing just 120.5 yards per game through the air – the 20th-best mark among FBS defenses.

• Pick: LaNorris Sellers Under 184.5 Passing Yards (-110)

LSU vs South Carolina Odds

Odds as of September 14, 2024, at BetMGM Sportsbook.

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LSU is currently a 6.5-point road favorite over South Carolina, with the moneyline at LSU -260, South Carolina +210. The over/under is set at 50.5 points.

The odds imply LSU has a 72.2% chance of winning outright, while South Carolina has a 32.3% chance of pulling the upset. The line movement from LSU -7.5 to -6.5 indicates early sharp money on the Gamecocks, even though 75% of public bets are on the Tigers. Historically, following the sharp action early in the week has been more profitable.

With two run-heavy teams (SC 65% run, LSU 68 rush yards vs Nicholls) and strong defenses (SC #6 coverage grade, LSU 48 points allowed), the total of 50.5 points feels slightly inflated. Expect a low-scoring, grind-it-out affair.