Houston Cougars vs LSU Tigers Prediction & Picks - NCAA Division I, FBS, Playoffs
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by Matt Lowrimore | in Football Picks
The final game on the Saturday College Football slate will see the LSU Tigers take on the 21st-ranked Houston Cougars in the Kinder’s Texas Bowl. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Tigers and the Cougars.
LSU enters this game having finished 7-5 this season. The Tigers most recently lost to the Oklahoma Sooners in Week 14 by a score of 17-13. LSU’s offense had a total of 198 yards, while its defense allowed 393 yards. Quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. threw for 96 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while running back Caden Durham led the team in rushing with 46 yards.
As for Houston, they enter this game having finished 9-3 this season. The Cougars most recently beat the Baylor Bears in Week 14 by a score of 31-24. Houston’s offense had a total of 417 yards, while its defense allowed 421 yards. Quarterback Connor Weigman threw for 201 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, while also leading the team in rushing with 121 yards and two touchdowns.
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Houston Cougars vs LSU Tigers Form
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1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Houston Cougars and LSU Tigers Latest Matches
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
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2/6 (33%)
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2/6 (33%)
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Houston Cougars - LSU Tigers Key Points
- LSU is averaging 22.0 points per game
- LSU is allowing an average of 18.3 points per game
- Houston is averaging 28.3 points per game
- Houston is allowing an average of 21.8 points per game
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Our Houston Cougars vs LSU Tigers Prediction
Houston is the small favorite in this matchup, but still looks to be the betting option. The Cougars have consistently been solid all season, while LSU has clearly had a down season. The Tigers fired their head coach midway through the season, and after that point, the Tigers appeared to check out.
LSU did hire Lane Kiffin to help turn their program around, so there is some incentive to play well in this game, as he is sure to be watching. Regardless, the Cougars have been much more effective offensively, while also having a solid defense.
LSU, on the other hand, has not been consistent offensively; therefore, our LSU Tigers vs Houston Cougars prediction is: Houston Cougars ML.All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
