Oregon vs. LSU Odds
ARLINGTON, TX (The Spread) – The big game of the opening week of the 2011 College Football Season has No. 3 Oregon facing No. 4 LSU at Cowboys Stadium on Saturday at 8PM ET.
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LSU was 11-2 last season and 6-7 against the spread. Oregon was 12-1 and the national runner-up in 2010 while going 8-4-1 against the spread. For this game, LSU will be without quarterback Jordan Jefferson and receiver Russell Shephard, as they were both suspended for off-the-field issues.
Trends show that Oregon is 5-1 against the spread in its last 6 games in September while LSU is 4-9 ATS in its last 13 games in this month. LSU has hit the over in 4 of its last 5 games against the Pac-12.
Oddsmakers have made Oregon as 3.5-point favorite in this neutral-site game against LSU. The over/under total has been set at 54.5 points. (View Matchup)
Opening odds had LSU as the favorite in this game. The Tigers had a spread of -3 when odds were first released, but the spread has quickly changed as LSU had the suspensions take place. Oregon is now the favorite by 3.5 points. The over/under total hasn’t changed much, as it opened at 55 points and has closed at 54.5.
LSU came into the season with 15 starters back, but now must scramble to replace the key pieces. Jarrett Lee will take the snaps at quarterback. He threw for 573 yards and two touchdowns last season. The LSU defense will have to be strong against Oregon. The Tigers allowed 18.2 points and 307 yards per game in 2010.
Oregon has 13 starters back from last year’s national championship contender. The Ducks posted 47 points and 531 yards per game on offense thanks to the play of LaMichael James, who rushed for 1,731 yards and 21 touchdowns. On defense, Oregon allowed just 18.7 points and 346 yards per game. The Ducks were strong against the run, giving up only 128 yards per game.
In terms of Injuries, LSU has Jefferson, Shepherd, and linebacker Josh Johns are suspended for the game while Oregon linebacker Kiko Alonso and cornerback Cliff Harris are also suspended.
Over 7,000 Public Bets have been placed on this game and Oregon is getting 52% of the wagers with odds of -3.5 against LSU.
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