Last Updated on October 2, 2010 5:50 pm by Anthony Rome
Tennessee vs. LSU Odds
In a rivalry somewhat forgotten, No. 12 LSU hosts Tennessee in Week 5 at 3:30PM ET.
LSU is just 7-20-3 against the Volunteers all-time, but the Tigers have taken 4 of the last 6 meetings.
Game Information:
Tennessee (2-2) vs. No. 12 LSU (4-0)
Kickoff: 3:30PM ET
TV: CBS
Location: Baton Rogue, Louisiana
Venue: Tiger Stadium
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 is 4-0 on the season and 2-2 against the spread. The Tigers hold two wins over ranked opponents this year and have been pretty consistent with their offense, scoring between 20-to-30 points each game. Still, yardage is an issue as LSU is averaging just 299 yards of offense per game, including only 110 passing yards per game. LSU is solid on defense, holding opponents to 12 points and 254 yards per game. Jordan Jefferson has just 419 yards passing with four interceptions while Stevan Ridley has rushed for 434 yards and three scores.
Tennessee is just 2-2 this season, with both losses coming to top-10 opponents. The Volunteers are rebuilding under new coach Derek Dooley as they are averaging 361 yards of offense per game while giving up 362 yards per game on defense. The Volunteers have been led by Matt Simms, who has 836 yards passing with six touchdowns while Tauren Poole has rushed for 318 yards and three scores.
Line Movement:
The line opened with LSU as a 14-point favorite, but the spread has grown consistently throughout the week, now settling at 16.5 points. While the spread has grown, the over/under has not changed since opening at 42.5.
Make sure you check out our official odds page to get up-to-the-minute point spreads and over/under totals for each and every game in college football this week.
Trends favor Tennessee in this game as the Volunteers are 7-0 against the spread in their last 7 games as a road underdog of 10.5 points ore more and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games in October. LSU is just 3-10 ATS in their last 13 games as a favorite of 10.5 points ore more.
Tennessee doesn’t have any injuries listed on the report while LSU has some injuries but nothing too major. Wide receiver Chris Toliver is expected to miss this game because of a concussion.
Current public betting information shows that 55% of the public bets are going on Tennessee with the points on the road against LSU.