LSU vs. South Carolina Odds: The Early Betting Lines for LSU Football in Week 3

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers hit the road to South Carolina for Week 3, face first SEC foe of 2024.

Sep 7, 2024; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Garrett Nussmeier (13) calls for the ball against the Nicholls State Colonels during the first half at Tiger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

Brian Kelly and the LSU Tigers will hit the road to South Carolina this week for a showdown against the Gamecocks to open SEC play.

All eyes will be on the Week 3 matchup with ESPN's College GameDay making their way to Columbia for the highly anticipated conference matchup.

The early betting lines have been released with the Bayou Bengals revealed as the early favorites heading into the contest.

The Early Betting Lines: Week 3 Edition

LSU: -7.5 (-102)
South Carolina: +7.5 (-120)

LSU to Win: -265
South Carolina to Win: +215

Over 52.5 Points: -110
Under 52.5 Points: -110

*All odds via FanDuel*

LSU vs. South Carolina Betting Trends

- LSU is 5-2 against the spread in its last 7 games against South Carolina

- Total went under in South Carolina's last 5 games

- Total went over in 5 of LSU's last road games

- Gamecocks are 4-1 against the spread in last 5 games in September

- Total went over in LSU's last 5 games against SEC teams

- Total went under in 4 of South Carolina's last 5 home games

- LSU is 1-4 against the spread in last 5 September game

- Total went under in 5 of Gamecocks' last 6 games against SEC teams

How to Watch

When: Saturday, Sept. 14
Time: 11 a.m. CT
Channel: ABC Network

The Game Changer: Zavion Thomas

“His presence back there allows us better field position. We struggled the last couple years. He’s been able to get us great field position. He’s a weapon for us," Kelly said following Week 2. "That’s what we were looking for when we went into the portal, somebody that could do that. He’s been an important part of our special teams.”

Garrett Nussmeier's Effectiveness

“Garrett is a really effective and efficient thrower of the football. We saw [Saturday] that, when he gets the opportunity, he can run the football for us," Kelly said. "He’s very athletic, he can certainly do that. He’s nowhere near any of the issues that we have.”

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