West Virginia vs. LSU Odds
In the big non-conference clash for Week 4 in the 2010 College Football Season, No. 15 LSU hosts No. 22 West Virginia.
Game Preview:
This is the first ever meeting between LSU and West Virginia. The Tigers are just 1-3 against current Big East teams in program history.
LSU is 3-0 on the season, including a win over North Carolina to start the season. The Tigers have given up just 10 points in their last two games and on the year, the Tigers are giving up 11.3 points and 279.7 yards per-game. Stevan Ridley has rushed for 318 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Tigers while Jordan Jefferson has thrown for 344 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions.
West Virginia is 3-0 on the season but the Mountaineers only defeated Marshall 24-21 in overtime in their only other road game. Geno Smith has thrown for 800 yards and seven touchdowns in three games while year while Noel Devine has rushed for 354 yards and two touchdowns. Tavon Austin and Jock Sanders each have over 200 yards receiving.
Line Movement & Updated Odds:
LSU opened the week as 7-point favorites at home according to oddsmakers from online sports book BroburySports.com. The point spread has since climbed to 9.5 points. The over/under has not changed since opening at 42.
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Game Information:
No. 22 West Virginia (3-0) at No. 15 LSU (3-0)
Kickoff: 9PM ET
TV: ESPN2
Location: Baton Rogue, Louis.
Venue: Tiger Stadium
Opening Odds: LSU -7
Current Odds: LSU -9.5
Over/Under Open: 42
Over/Under Current: 42
Projected Weather by Game Time: Scattered Storms, 30% chance of rain
WEST VIRGINIA is 1-5 ATS in their last 6 non-conference games
WEST VIRGINIA
[LB] 09/19/2010 – Pat Lazear “?” Saturday vs. LSU ( Knee )
[TE] 09/19/2010 – Tyler Urban “?” Saturday vs. LSU ( Knee )
[LB] 09/19/2010 – Branko Busick “?” Saturday vs. LSU ( Hand )
[DE] 09/19/2010 – Will Clarke “?” Saturday vs. LSU ( Ankle )
[CB] 09/21/2010 – Brandon Hogan “?” Saturday vs. LSU ( Suspension )
[OT] 09/21/2010 – Josh Jenkins injured last game, “?” Saturday vs. LSU ( Leg )
LSU
[WR] 08/05/2010 – Jhyryn Taylor has left the team ( Personal )
[TE] 09/20/2010 – Deangelo Peterson is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. West Virginia ( Ankle )
[C] 08/05/2010 – T-Bob Herbert has been suspended indefinitely ( Suspension )
[G] 09/11/2010 – Will Blackwell expected to miss at least 6 weeks ( Ankle )
[WR] 09/20/2010 – Richard Murphy is upgraded to probable Saturday vs. West Virginia ( Hamstring)
Current public betting information shows that 55% of the bets (5,063) are going on LSU minus the points.