The No. 8 LSU Tigers (5-1) and the Arkansas Razorbacks (4-2) square off on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in a battle of SEC opponents.

The Tigers are favored, but by less than a field goal (-2.5), against the Razorbacks. The over/under for this game is 57.5 points.

Keep reading to check out our betting preview for this this matchup between the Tigers and the Razorbacks, and uncover all of our predictions here, too!

LSU vs. Arkansas betting lines

• Spread favorite: Tigers (-2.5)
• Moneyline: Tigers (-139), Razorbacks (+115)
• Total: 57.5 points
• TV Channel: ESPN
• Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

LSU vs. Arkansas betting info and stats

LSU has a pair of wins against the spread this season (2-4-0). LSU is 1-4 ATS when favored by at least 2.5 points. LSU has been the moneyline favorite in five games this season, and it has put up a 4-1 record in those contests. Arkansas has a 5-1-0 record against the spread so far this season. When Arkansas is the underdog by 2.5 points or more, it has gone 4-0 ATS. Arkansas’ record is 2-2 in games it’ve played as the underdog this year.

LSU vs. Arkansas recent stats and trends

LSU Tigers

• LSU is 2-1 against the spread over its past three games, and has a 3-0 straight-up record in those contests.
• The final combined score of each of the past three LSU games did not go over the set point total.
• LSU’s past three games have ended with an average of 61.7 points scored. That’s 4.2 more points than this contest’s over/under.

Arkansas Razorbacks

• Arkansas has covered the spread in each of its last three matchups, while going 3-0 overall.
• The final combined score of each of the past three Arkansas games did not go over the set point total.
• The past three Arkansas games averaged 3.5 fewer points (54) than this matchup’s over/under.

LSU vs. Arkansas key players

LSU Tigers

• Garrett Nussmeier has thrown for 1,989 yards (331.5 ypg) to lead LSU, completing 64.3% of his passes and collecting 18 touchdown passes compared to six interceptions this season.
• Caden Durham has racked up 286 yards on 40 carries while finding paydirt three times. He’s also caught nine passes for 141 yards (23.5 per game) and two touchdowns through the air.
• Josh Williams has carried the ball 50 times for 200 yards (33.3 per game) and three touchdowns.
• Kyren Lacy’s 463 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 60 times and has registered 30 catches and six touchdowns.
• Aaron Anderson has put together a 452-yard season so far with three touchdowns, hauling in 30 passes on 40 targets.
• Mason Taylor has been the target of 44 passes and compiled 33 grabs for 323 yards, an average of 53.8 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone one time through the air this season.
• Bradyn Swinson paces the team with seven sacks, and also has six TFL and 18 tackles.
• LSU’s tackle leader, Whit Weeks, has 25 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this year.
• Zy Alexander leads the team with two interceptions, while also recording five tackles and two passes defended.

Arkansas Razorbacks

• Taylen Green has been a dual threat for Arkansas this season. He has 1,502 passing yards (250.3 per game) while completing 56.6% of his passes. He’s thrown five touchdown passes and five interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 326 yards (54.3 ypg) on 81 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
• Ja’Quinden Jackson has run for 566 yards on 99 carries so far this year while scoring 10 times on the ground. He’s also added nine catches, totaling 110 yards.
• Andrew Armstrong’s 552 receiving yards (92 yards per game) lead the team. He has 38 receptions on 58 targets.
• Isaiah Sategna has 21 receptions (on 33 targets) for a total of 312 yards (52 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Isaac TeSlaa’s nine receptions (on 13 targets) have netted him 205 yards (34.2 ypg) and one touchdown.
• Eric Gregory has 2.5 sacks to lead the team, and also has three TFL and 10 tackles.
• Xavian Sorey Jr., Arkansas’ leading tackler, has 23 tackles, four TFL, and one sack this year.
• TJ Metcalf has picked off a team-high three passes. He also has five tackles and three passes defended to his name.