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The No.8-ranked LSU Tigers will visit the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, Oct. 19 in a SEC matchup of two programs playing good football to start the season. The Tigers are 5-1, and 2-0 in conference play. Their only loss came in the season opener against the then-No.23-ranked USC Trojans.
Meanwhile, the Razorbacks are 4-2, with a 2-1 mark in conference games. They have lost to the Oklahoma State Cowboys and Texas A&M Aggies.
LSU vs. Arkansas game details
Game: LSU Tigers at Arkansas Razorbacks
Date and Time: Saturday, October 19, 7:00 p.m. ET
Venue: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, Arkansas
LSU vs. Arkansas betting odds and spread
LSU vs. Arkansas key stats
The LSU Tigers are averaging 34.2, which ranks 32nd out of 134 teams in the nation. They average 337.0 passing yards and 123.3 rushing yards, ranking sixth in passing offense and 99th in rushing offense. LSU has allowed 22.3 ppg, which ranks 55th in the nation, and 244.3 passing yards and 127.7 rushing yards per game, ranking 101st and 53rd, respectively.
Tigers coach Brian Kelly is in his third season and has led the program to a 25-8 record. He spent the previous 12 seasons leading the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to a 113-40 mark. That was preceded by a four-year stint leading the Cincinnati Bearcats to a 34-6 record and a three-year stint leading the Central Michigan Chippewas to a 19-16 mark.
The Arkansas Razorbacks are averaging 33.0 ppg, 39th in the nation. They rank 24th in passing offense and 32nd in rushing offense, averaging 285.3 passing yards and 199.5 rushing yards per game. Arkansas has allowed 19.2 ppg, which ranks 29th, and 215.0 passing yards and 106.5 rushing yards per game, ranking 68th and 28th, respectively.
Razorbacks coach Sam Pittman is in his fifth season and has led the program to a 27-27 record. It is his first head coaching gig after having previously served in various assistant positions with the Northern Illinois Huskies, Cincinnati Bearcats, Oklahoma Sooners, Western Michigan Broncos, Missouri Tigers, Kansas Jayhawks, North Carolina Tar Heels, Tennessee Volunteers, Georgia Bulldogs and Razorbacks.
LSU vs. Arkansas betting prediction
The LSU Tigers and Arkansas Razorbacks have both played very good football this season. Both teams were able to earn their best win of the season the last time they took the field, beating top-ten ranked opponents. While the Razorbacks have been impressive this season, look for the Tigers to pull away late as they win by at least three points.
Pick: LSU Tigers -2.5 (-110)
