LSU Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies Matchup

Check out our free LSU Tigers vs Texas A&M Aggies pick and preview for this CFB week 9 game in College Station. See who we like to win and cover the spread in this week 9 CFB matchup.

ABC will be covering this week nine matchup between the Texas A&M Aggies and the LSU Tigers, set to kick off at 7:30 ET from Kyle Field in College Station. Both teams are 6-1 on the season, and the Aggies are currently -3.5 point favorites at home. The over/under line is at 53.5 points at this time.

Tigers vs. Aggies Matchup At A Glance

Sport: CFB
Teams: LSU Tigers at Texas A&M Aggies
Where: College Station at Kyle Field
Date: Saturday, October 26th
Betting Odds TXAM -3.5, LSU +136 | TXAM -164 O/U 53.5

Tigers Preview:

LSU heads into Week 9 against Texas A&M with a 6-1 record, ranked 12th in our power rankings. They are a lock for bowl eligibility and have a 12.4% chance of winning the Southeastern. The Tigers are 2-0 at home and 2-1 on the road this season.

LSU’s ATS record stands at 2-3, with a +13.6 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in five games, going 2-3 against the spread as the favorite.

The over/under line for this week is 53.5 points. LSU’s games have averaged 54.7 points, with an average line of 59.6 points and a 1-4 record against the over/under.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

LSU’s offense has been one of the top units in college football heading into week 9, ranking 8th in our offensive power rankings. They are 26th in points per game, averaging 34.1. Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has thrown for 2,226 yards and 18 touchdowns, with six interceptions, and has a passer rating of 101.

LSU is 4th nationally in both passing attempts and completions, averaging 41.3 attempts and 27 completions per game. They are 7th in passing yards, with 323 yards per game, and convert 49.5% of their third downs, ranking 10th. Nussmeier’s completion percentage is 64.8%. Leading receiver Kyren Lacy has 512 yards and six touchdowns.

Tigers Team Defense

LSU's defense put together a strong performance in their recent win over Arkansas, allowing just 10 points. They limited the Razorbacks to 38 rushing yards on 19 carries, while giving up 239 passing yards and forcing one interception.

On the season, LSU ranks 31st nationally, giving up 20.6 points per game. Opponents have averaged 120.1 rushing yards per game on 30.4 carries, while quarterbacks have posted a 91.1 passer rating and 243.3 passing yards per game against LSU’s defense.

Aggies Preview:

LSU’s ATS record stands at 2-3, with a +13.6 average scoring margin. They’ve been favored in five games, going 2-3 against the spread as the favorite.

The over/under line for this week is 53.5 points. LSU’s games have averaged 54.7 points, with an average line of 59.6 points and a 1-4 record against the over/under.

Aggies Offense Breakdown

Texas A&M’s offense has leaned heavily on their rushing attack, ranking 12th nationally with 219.4 yards per game. They are 17th in rushing attempts, averaging 40.1 per game. Le'Veon Moss leads the team with 674 rushing yards, averaging 6 yards per carry, and has scored eight touchdowns.

Overall, the Aggies are averaging 31.4 points per game, placing them 37th in the nation, and they are 24th in our offensive power rankings heading into week 9. On third downs, they have converted 45.5% of their attempts. Quarterback Conner Weigman has thrown for 718 yards with three touchdowns and four interceptions.

Aggies Team Defense

Texas A&M's defense is ranked 19th nationally, giving up an average of 17.7 points per game. They’ve allowed 116 rushing yards per game (39th) and 209 passing yards per game. Opposing quarterbacks have completed 54.6% of their passes and have a passer rating of 71.3 against the Aggies, which is the 24th-lowest in the country.

In their recent game against Mississippi State, Texas A&M allowed 24 points but held the Bulldogs to 125 rushing yards on 36 attempts. Mississippi State threw the ball 41 times, completing 22 passes for 242 yards, while Texas A&M’s defense also came up with an interception.

Tigers vs Aggies Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last five games away from home, the LSU Tigers have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 2-3 vs the spread. The team averaged 33 points per game in this stretch.
Through their last three home contests, the Texas A&M Aggies offense has averaged 30 points per game while allowing an average of 25. Texas A&M posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 1-2 ATS.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting underdog, the LSU Tigers have gone 5-4-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 5-5.
Through their last five matchups as the betting favorite, the Texas A&M Aggies have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 2-3.