Baylor Bears vs. LSU Tigers 12/31/24 – The Texas Bowl promises to be an interesting encounter as the Baylor Bears (8-4) take on the LSU Tigers (8-4). Baylor heads into this meeting having won their last 6 games while for LSU, this game provides them an opportunity to bounce back from midseason drop and build on their recent successes. The championship will take place on Tuesday, December 31 2024 at 3:30 PM ET at NRG Stadium, North America, Texas, Houston. Any fan of college football will welcome this fight that will be shown on ESPN as a fitting end to the year.
Baylor Bears vs. LSU Tigers 12/31/24
| When: | Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 3:30 PM ET |
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| Where: | NRG Stadium, Houston, Texas |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Bears | -3.5 (-105) | 59.5 Over (-105) | -170 |  |
| Tigers | +3.5 (-115) | 59.5 Under (-115) | +145 | |
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Baylor enters as a slight favorite with a -3.5 spread and -170 moneyline, reflecting their strong recent form. LSU’s +145 moneyline and +3.5 spread make them an appealing option for bettors seeking value. The total sits at 59.5, suggesting a high-scoring affair. Baylor’s offensive firepower may push this game toward the OVER, but LSU’s defensive grit could temper the scoring.
Sawyer Robertson QB vs. Rickie Collins QB
Sawyer Robertson led Baylor in offense with a total of 2626 yards in passes and made 26 touchdowns. His 8.3 average yards per attempt reflects his ability to throw the ball deep down the field, and on the other hand, his efficiency inside the pocket (155 passer rating) has always been helpful. Robertson’s calmness will be valuable in this game as he will face the fast and athletic LSU secondary.
For LSU, Rickie Collins has barely seen the field this season and has only five completions. While 100 percent is great as an achievement, he is new to the sport and therefore there is a big uncertainty regardingslsu’s quarterback position. Should Collins be the one playing this time, lsu would have to concentrate on their rushing and defensive strategies in order to win.
Baylor’s Offensive Surge Sets the Tone
The Bears scored 45-17 against Kansas in one of their last five games, which they have largely controlled. Bryson Washington bolsters the Bears’ potent ground game, amassing 1004 rushing yards with 12 touchdowns. Josh Cameron has been able to add nine receiving touchdowns, being a reliable deep threat. The combination of their ability to run and pass the ball is what makes Baylor so dangerous.
LSU’s Resilient but Unsteady Season
Although LSU has fought against a spell of inconsistency, their victories over Oklahoma and Vanderbilt indicate what they are capable of. Caden Durham has emerged as a star, having rushed for 693 yards with 6 touchdowns, 86 yards of which was a single rush. Kyren Lacy has speed in the passing game which saw him score 9 touchdowns while gaining 866 yards receiving. Though they have talented bodies, their inability to perform at moments of pressure would be to their undoing against Baylor.
Trends
Baylor Bears Betting Trends
Baylor are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games.
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Baylor’s last 9 games.
Baylor are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 December games.
LSU Tigers Betting Trends
LSU are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of LSU’s last 9 games.
LSU are 15-5 SU in their last 20 games.
(Baylor Bears vs. LSU Tigers Betting Prediction
With their balanced offensive style and good flow as always, Baylor are the clear favorites. Their six-game winning streak features their consistency while LSU has a disadvantage because of their certain confusion at quarterback. Given their recent performance with the spread, Baylor -3.5 is very attractive.
The total feels like the OVER at 59.5 in interaction with each of as this should be the case with a number of big plays from LSU as they will have to later score off a high scoring Baylor offense. Such props as Bryson Washington’s rushing yards or a number of Josh Cameron’s touchdowns could also be interesting in terms of value.
Score Prediction: Baylor Bears 38, LSU Tigers 27.
Hilbert Mayer
Sports Writer
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Published on: December 31, 2024
Last updated: April 1, 2025