McNeese Cowboys vs LSU Tigers Predictions

LSU's quarterback decision matters at this price

LSU is favored by 53.5 points against McNeese, with the total set at 60.5. The Tigers are the likely winner, but covering requires a victory by at least 54 points.

The Shreveport-Bossier Journal reported that LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt stretched his right hamstring against Texas A&M on Sept. 26. Coach Lane Kiffin hadn't announced his personnel decision as of Friday, and Landen Clark is likely to start if Leavitt cannot play. Clark has appeared in three games this season, rushing for 83 yards and three touchdowns. An unconfirmed starter makes LSU's required margin difficult to support.

Rain adds risk to the spread and total

Baton Rouge television station WAFB Channel 9 forecasts possible scattered showers and thunderstorms at Tiger Stadium, with the highest rain chances Saturday afternoon into the evening. Wet conditions could limit scoring opportunities, which matters when LSU must create such a large margin.

The same uncertainty rules out a play on the 60.5 total. There are no supporting team production figures here to show that either the over or under offers value.

Betting view

The listed 50-50 betting split is a default figure, so it doesn't show how bettors are approaching the game. With no reliable public signal and LSU's quarterback plan unsettled, the wager is Pass.