LSU-South Carolina Preview

The LSU Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks will both be gunning for a victory on Saturday when they meet at Williams-Brice Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Tigers listed as 3½-point favorites versus the Gamecocks, while the game's total is sitting at 43. LSU was defeated 51-21 by Florida in Week 7, as 6.5-point road underdogs. The 72 points sailed OVER the posted total of 46.5. Jarrett Lee three two TD passes and was intercepted twice in the loss. Stephen Garcia's touchdown pass to Weslye Saunders with 7:08 remaining lifted South Carolina over Kentucky 24-17 in Week 7. South Carolina won as 2.5-point road underdogs as the teams played over the 37.5-point total set by sportsbooks. Current streak: South Carolina has won 4 straight games. Team records: LSU: 4-1 SU, 1-3 ATS South Carolina: 5-2 SU, 3-2-1 ATS LSU most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 7-3 After being outgained are 8-2 When playing within the conference are 7-3 South Carolina most recently: When playing in October are 7-3 When playing on grass are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 5-5 When playing within the conference are 4-6 A few trends to consider: LSU is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games LSU is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games on the road South Carolina is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games South Carolina is 9-4 SU in its last 13 games at home Next up: LSU home to Georgia, Saturday, October 25 South Carolina home to Tennessee, Saturday, November 1