LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies: What the Experts Predict to Happen in Week 9

No. 8 LSU travels to College Station in Week 9 for an SEC clash against No. 14 Texas A&M, both programs scorching hot.

Kyren Lacy 2 runs the ball as the LSU Tigers take on the Nicholls Colonels at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024. / SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK

No. 8 LSU (6-1, 3-0) continues emerging as one of the top programs in America with a Week 9 showdown against the Texas A&M Aggies inching closer.

In an SEC battle that will have postseason implications on the line, Brian Kelly and Co. will head to the Lone Star State looking to make a statement.

After dropping a Week 1 matchup to Southern Cal, the Bayou Bengals are currently riding a six-game winning streak heading into Week 9 against Texas A&M.

Now, it's about continuing to carry the momentum into the matchup in College Station with Garrett Nussmeier and the Tigers looking to remain scorching hot.

ESPN analyst Greg McElroy and others have chimed in on this weekend's showdown.

What do the experts believe will happen on Saturday? What does Vegas project?

The Current Betting Odds: LSU Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies

*(All odds according to DraftKings Sportsbook)*

Spread:
- LSU: (+2.5)
- Texas A&M: (-2.5)

Moneyline:
- LSU: (+114)
- Texas A&M: (-135)

Over/Under: 54

Mike Elko and the Aggies come out as the early favorites at home against the Tigers with the program set to utilize the 12th Man in Kyle Field.

In what's expected to be the top SEC matchup of the week, all eyes will be on the Bayou Bengals on Saturday night in College Station.

The Betting Trends:

- LSU is 3-4 against the spread (42.9%) so far this season.
- Texas A&M is 2-5 (28.6%) ATS in 2024.
- A&M is 2-8 against the spread in its last 10 games.
- LSU is 12-1 ATS in its last 13 games against Texas A&M.
- Texas A&M is 1-5 against the spread in its last 6 home games against LSU.
- The total went over in 6 of LSU’s last 7 games on the road.
- The total went over in 6 of Texas A&M’s last 8 games against LSU.
- LSU is 5-1 against the spread in its last 6 road games against Texas A&M.

What does Vegas think will happen?

LSU is getting 69 percent of bets to either win the game outright or keep the score within the narrow line.

Texas A&M gets the other 31 percent of wagers to win the game and cover the spread.

ESPN Analyst Greg McElroy's Pick:

“I really like A&M, and I really like LSU. I can see both sides,” McElroy said. “I am taking the Tigers. I think they go to College Station. Garrett Nussmeier and the passing attack continues to be outstanding. I think he will be smart with the football, and at this point, I just don’t know what I am going to get with the A&M passing attack, and that will allow LSU to really go all out against the run.”

ESPN's Rece Davis:

“I really like LSU in that game,” said Davis. “I just don’t know because of some of the concerns that you brought up with Conner Weigman. I’m not sure I believe they can score enough and often enough, especially with LSU’s defensive improvement and some of the havoc that they’re causing under Blake Baker,” Davis said.

“I really like LSU to go into Kyle Field and win the game on Saturday night.”

Analyst Joel Klatt:

“I was shocked that A&M was favored in this game, I think LSU is going to win the game,” Klatt revealed. “They have a quarterback I trust more than the opposition, so even on the road, a guy that I believe has showed up in big moments in (Garrett) Nussmeier, I think he wins the game. Now, I don’t think they’re going to blow them out, but 27-24 LSU? You bet.”

The Week 9 SEC Slate

Oklahoma Sooners at No. 18 Ole Miss Rebels

• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
• Venue: Vaught-Hemingway Stadium
• TV Channel: ESPN Networks

Arkansas Razorbacks at Mississippi State Bulldogs

• Time: 12:45 PM ET
• Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
• Venue: Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field
• TV Channel: SEC Network

No. 1 Texas Longhorns at Vanderbilt Commodores

• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
• Venue: FirstBank Stadium
• TV Channel: ESPN Networks

No. 19 Missouri Tigers at No. 7 Alabama Crimson Tide

• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
• Venue: Bryant-Denny Stadium
• TV Channel: ESPN Networks

No. 8 LSU Tigers at No. 14 Texas A&M Aggies

• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
• Venue: Kyle Field
• TV Channel: ESPN Networks

Auburn Tigers at Kentucky Wildcats

• Time: 7:45 PM ET
• Date: Saturday, Oct. 26
• Venue: Kroger Field
• TV Channel: SEC Network

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