Predictions: No. 15 LSU vs. Georgia State in Week 12 Battle

The Tigers host Georgia State with a chance to handle business against a non-conference foe.

No. 15 LSU looks to close out the non-conference slate with a matchup against Georgia State on the horizon.

The Bayou Bengals will take on the Panthers in Death Valley at 7pm CT on Saturday night with Jayden Daniels and Co. looking to continue a strong finish to the end of the season. 

Here's what Kelly said of the matchup against Georgia State, notes on Jayden Daniels, best bets and a score prediction for Saturday night:

What Brian Kelly Said:

On Jayden Daniels' Remaining Focused... 

“I think he’s had a lot of attention all year. We’ve had a Amazon crew in here most of the year doing a documentary. So we’ve had cameras around most of the year. He’s used to the distractions. He does a great job of keeping them at bay. So I think he’s done a great job, really, all year in terms of making the important things important and preparing himself. As I mentioned, he’s in here early in the morning, gets his work done and and then you know when he gets the practice he’s locked in. He’s he’s been he’s been really professional.”

Malik Nabers Just 284 Yards Away From History... 

“Well, I think all those records are certainly pieces that go to building the consistency that you’re looking for in your program. And certainly what we’re looking for is, at LSU, a prolific offense, one that can be a standard in which we can recruit to. So, those are important pieces. I wouldn’t say they’re the most important things in our program, but they certainly help get the attention of the group that we’re recruiting.

“So, I think we’ve made a dent in the, I’d say, the country relative to the kind of offense that we’re running and the recruiting has followed. I think we’ve made an important in-road in these last couple years in terms of what we’re doing.”

Brian Thomas' Rise to Stardom... 

"Everything. Focused. Attention to detail. Doing a great job in the classroom. I would say that it’s the Brian Thomas that is reflected in the way he’s playing. Blocking downfield, catching the ball, all that is a product of him taking care of all the little things in his life on a day-to-day basis. Proud of his growth and his maturity and it’s all because of Malik Nabers, right? No, I’m kidding, right?

“We have this standing joke. ‘Brian, all your success is because of Malik, so I don’t know.’ He’s earned all of it and it started with his focus and determination in the classroom and doing the little things the right way and being early for everything. It was a choice. He wanted to be elite. He made that choice and I’m really proud of him.”

#LSU WR Malik Nabers is on the brink of history while he navigates his way into the record books.

The Tigers’ WR1 has the chance to become the program’s all-time receiving yards leader.

Josh Reed: 3,001
Malik Nabers: 2,718

Nabers is 284 yards away from making history. pic.twitter.com/EmjbLNDnDG

— Zack Nagy (@znagy20) November 17, 2023

Notes on Jayden Daniels:

• QB Jayden Daniels has rushed and passed for a TD in the same game 12 times during his 24-game LSU career. The Tigers are 10-2 when Daniels rushes and passes for a TD in same game.

• QB Jayden Daniels leads the nation in total offense (408.2), passing TDs (30), pass efficiency (202.1), and rushing yards by a QB (914), and No.2 in TDs accounted for (38), and passing yards per game (316.2).

• LSU’s offense ranks in the Top 10 nationally in 9 categories: No. 1 in total offense (560.2), pass efficiency (189.4), yards per play (8.4), No. 2 in scoring (45.9), passing TDs (31), first downs (263), and third-down conversions (55.24 pct.), No. 3 in offensive TDs (60), and No.4 passing (336.3), and rushing (223.9).

• Daniels is the only players in FBS history with 12,000 passing yards and 3,000 rushing yards. In his 53-game career, Daniels has thrown for 12,101 yards and rushed for 3,091 yards.

Best Bets? Our DraftKings Sportsbook analysts have you covered:

The spread for the LSU vs. Georgia State matchup has the Bayou Bengals currently listed as 32-point favorites at -110 odds. That means the bet would be a winner if LSU wins by 33 points or more. If LSU can deliver on that bet, a $110 wager would return roughly $100 in profit.

If you want to focus on just the money line, LSU is listed as -20000 to win. Georgia State is listed as +3500 to win, so if you wager on their money line and they pull off the upset, it's a significant payday.

The game total for LSU vs. Florida is set at 74 with -110 odds on both the over and the under. Whichever side you want to back, you’ll win $10 for every $11 staked if your bet is successful.

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Score Prediction: LSU 55, Georgia State 13