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Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at LSU Tigers NCAAF Prediction, Picks & Odds for Sept. 12, 2026
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The LSU Tigers will host the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET at Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, La.). The two teams are strolling into their game after big wins in their previous games.
LSU is looking to give their home crowd another W after opening their season at home in Week 1. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Clemson Tigers 51-10. With LSU ahead 31-3 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
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Quarterback Sam Leavitt had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 113 yards and two scores on only 12 carries, and also threw for 230 yards and one TD (one INT). Another player making a difference was running back Dilin Jones , who rushed for 113 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
LSU was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 309 yards. They have not posted that many yards since Nov. 11, 2023, when they rushed for 329 vs. Florida .
Meanwhile, Louisiana Tech had already won three in a row dating back to last season (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.0 points) and they went ahead and made it four in Week 1. They put a hurting on the Northwestern State Demons to the tune of 80-6. The Bulldogs' offense was clicking when it mattered most, converting on seven of their 11 third-down attempts.
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Louisiana Tech got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was quarterback Blake Baker out in front who threw for 232 yards and three TDs while completing 71.4% of his passes. Those 3 TDs now stand as his career-best mark. Receiver Jalen Mickens was another key player, picking up 133 receiving yards and one score.
LSU is now 1-0 after winning three of its last five games dating back to last season. As for Louisiana Tech, their win brought them up to an identical 1-0.
Looking forward, LSU probably can't wait for this one to start considering their 35.5-point advantage in the spread. They finished last season with a mediocre 4-9 record against the spread, so bettors beware.
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How to Watch Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at LSU Tigers
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Date:Sept. 12, 2026
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Time:7:30 p.m. ET
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Venue:Tiger Stadium (Baton Rouge, La.)
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TV:SEC Network+
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Streaming:Stream on Fubo
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Buy tickets:Buy Bulldogs at Tigers tickets on Gametime
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs at LSU Tigers Odds, Line and Spread
Betting lines as of 09/11/2026 at 1:40 PM ET. Odds subject to change. Bet with bet365 .
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Moneyline (ML):Tigers -25000 | Bulldogs +3233
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Against the spread (ATS):Tigers -35.5 (-110) | Bulldogs +35.5 (-110)
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Over/Under (O/U):56.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers Against the Spread and Over/Under
ATS Trends
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LATECH: covered 3 straight games outside of the conference
Over/Under Trends
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LATECH: over hit in 3 straight games outside of the conference (73.3 avg. points)
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers ATS and Over/Under Records
Louisiana Tech Bulldogs
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This season: 1-0 ATS, 1-0 over/under
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Last season: 8-5 ATS, 5-8 over/under
LSU Tigers
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This season: 1-0 ATS, 1-0 over/under
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Last season: 4-9 ATS, 4-9 over/under
Players to Watch in Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers
Tigers Players to Watch
Caden Durham – Previous Game: 3 rush yds, 3 carries
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Led team in rushing touchdowns last season
Trey'Dez Green – Previous Game: 58 rec yds, 0 rec TDs on 4 rec
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Led team in receiving touchdowns last season
Bulldogs Players to Watch
Blake Baker – Previous Game: 10-14, 232 pass yds, 3 pass TDs, 0 INT at 71.4% cmp
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Led team in passing yards last season
Andrew Burnette – Previous Game: 34 rush yds, 7 carries
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Led team in rushing touchdowns last season
Prediction for Louisiana Tech Bulldogs vs. LSU Tigers on Sept. 12, 2026
Bulldogs 10 – Tigers 48
ATS Lean: Tigers
We expect LSU's explosive offense to overwhelm Louisiana Tech and cover the large spread at home.
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