Tennessee vs. LSU Free Pick
The kiss of death for LSU against the spread in the past has been being favored by 10.5 points or more. Should you pick the Tigers to cover -16.5 against Tennessee in Week 5?
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook SBGGLOBAL have made LSU a 16.5-point favorite against Tennessee at home in Week 5. The over/under for this game has been set at 42.5.
LSU has split against the spread this season, failing to cover against North Carolina and West Virginia. In both those games, the Tigers were asked to cover by more than a touchdown against a ranked opponent. This time around, LSU is being asked to cover more than two scores against a respectable but shaky Volunteers team.
What makes a pick of LSU to cover tough is that the Tigers struggle on offense. They average just 110 passing yards per game and there is little hope that Jordan Jefferson will turn into JaMarcus Russell any time soon. Added motivation to stay away from that pick is that the trends favor Tennessee as the Tigers are just 3-10 against the spread in their last 12 as a favorite of 10.5 points or more.
I suggest a pick of Tennessee for this game as LSU has won just two conference games in the last three years by at least 17 points and the Volunteers have the ability to compete in this contest. Tennessee played well with Oregon for one half before the Ducks turned it on. LSU doesn’t have that kind of explosiveness on offense. In terms of the over/under my pick would lead toward the under, but my free suggestion is Tennessee to cover.
OUR COLLEGE FOOTBALL WEEK 5 PICK: TENNESSEE +16.5