LSU vs. Mississippi State prediction: Tigers the pick in key SEC contest

Week 3 of the college football season means the start of some key conference games.

One important SEC matchup on Saturday will be LSU traveling to face Mississippi State, with the Tigers laying more than a touchdown.

At first look, it might seem to be a good spot to take the points.

There are a few reasons, however, why I’m buying the favorite. LSU has had its way with Mississippi State in recent years, going 7-3 straight up with an average winning score of 31-14.

Starkville is a difficult place to play, but LSU is one of the few teams to have success there, having won four of the last five games outright.

I think people are a little too down on LSU after its opening weekend loss to Florida State.

Yes, the Tigers got dominated in the second half, but they led 17-14 at halftime and it could have been bigger if LSU had converted one of two fourth downs.

Mississippi State has been through a lot over the past 10 months after losing head coach Mike Leach, who unexpectedly passed away in December.

Betting on College Football?

From a football perspective, the Bulldogs are a team I’m down on this season.

They started 2-0, but that came against inferior opponents Southeastern Louisiana and Arizona.

LSU is a different animal.

I’m buying low on LSU here. I still think the Tigers are one of the most talented teams in the country and I expect them to win this game by double digits on the road.

The play: LSU -9.5.