Bears vs Tigers Predictions, Odds and NCAAF Picks Tuesday 12-31-2024

The Baylor Bears are the favorites, expected to win by at least a field goal but less than a touchdown (currently -3.5), in their Texas Bowl game versus the LSU Tigers. The over/under for this one is set at 62.5 points.

Last time out, the Bears defeated the Kansas Jayhawks, 45-17. The Tigers picked up a 37-17 victory last time out against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Baylor vs. LSU Game Info

• When: Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. ET
• Location: NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas
• TV: ESPN
• Favorite: Baylor -3.5
• Total: 62.5 points

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Baylor vs. LSU Matchup Stats

Baylor vs. LSU Picks

Score Prediction

Prediction: LSU 29, Baylor 28

Spread Pick

Pick ATS: LSU +3.5 (model predicted spread is 0.2 points)

• So far this season, Baylor has compiled an 8-3-0 record against the spread.
• The Bears are a perfect 3-0 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.
• LSU is 4-7-0 ATS this year.
• The Tigers are 1-0 against the spread so far this season when playing as at least 3.5-point underdogs.

Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 62.5 (model projecting 56.5 points)

• Baylor games have finished with more than 62.5 points six times so far this season.
• Tigers games have finished with over 62.5 points just one time this season.
• The over/under in this game is 62.5 points, 8.6 higher than the average total in Baylor games this season.
• Tigers games average 57.1 total points, 5.4 fewer than the total for this matchup.

Team Leaders

Baylor Team Leaders

• Sawyer Robertson: 2,626 PASS YDS / 218.8 YPG / 62.8% / 26 TD / 7 INT / 59 CAR / 227 RUSH YDS / 4 TD
• Bryson Washington: 170 CAR / 1,004 YDS / 83.7 YPG / 12 TD / 22 REC / 217 YDS / 19.7 YPG / 1 TD
• Dawson Pendergrass: 100 CAR / 608 YDS / 50.7 YPG / 4 TD / 8 REC / 77 YDS / 7 YPG / 1 TD
• Josh Cameron: 44 REC / 643 YDS / 53.6 YPG / 9 TD
• Ashtyn Hawkins: 41 REC / 512 YDS / 42.7 YPG / 4 TD
• Monaray Baldwin: 23 REC / 399 YDS / 33.3 YPG / 5 TD
• Matt Jones: 89 TKL / 9 TFL / 4 SACK
• Keaton Thomas: 90 TKL / 5 TFL / 2.5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Corey Gordon Jr.: 28 TKL / 1 TFL / 3 INT / 3 PD

LSU Team Leaders

• Garrett Nussmeier: 3,735 PASS YDS / 311.3 YPG / 63.7% / 26 TD / 11 INT
• Caden Durham: 125 CAR / 694 YDS / 57.8 YPG / 6 TD / 27 REC / 257 YDS / 21.4 YPG / 2 TD
• Josh Williams: 108 CAR / 440 YDS / 36.7 YPG / 5 TD / 29 REC / 249 YDS / 20.8 YPG / 0 TD
• Kyren Lacy: 58 REC / 866 YDS / 72.2 YPG / 9 TD
• Aaron Anderson: 53 REC / 784 YDS / 65.3 YPG / 5 TD
• Mason Taylor: 55 REC / 546 YDS / 45.5 YPG / 2 TD
• Bradyn Swinson: 43 TKL / 9 TFL / 8.5 SACK
• Whit Weeks: 64 TKL / 4 TFL / 3.5 SACK / 1 INT / 1 PD
• Zy Alexander: 20 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT / 2 PD