- Clemson is a -4 point favorite vs. LSU
- LSU vs. Clemson Total (Over/Under): 57.5 points
- TV Channel: ABC
The LSU (0-0) visit Memorial Stadium to take on the Clemson (0-0) on Aug. 30 in Clemson, SC. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30pm EDT.
Clemson is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at -4 (-110).
The LSU vs. Clemson Over/Under is 57.5 total points.
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LSU vs. Clemson Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| LSU | +4 -110 | 57.5 -110 | +150 |
| Clemson | -4 -110 | 57.5 -110 | -185 |
LSU vs Clemson Prediction:
The winning team model predicts Clemson will win this game with 59.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both LSU and Clemson, key player performances this season and recent team trends.
LSU vs Clemson Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts LSU will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
LSU Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- LSU has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 11 games (+5.40 Units / 11% ROI)
- LSU has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.85 Units / 43% ROI)
- LSU has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.70 Units / 50% ROI)
- LSU has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
- LSU has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 games (+3.20 Units / 52% ROI)
Clemson Best Bets & Trends for ATS, Moneyline & Totals
- Clemson has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 95% ROI)
- Clemson has hit the 1H Game Total Under in their last 4 games at home (+4.00 Units / 89% ROI)
- Clemson has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 12 games (+2.85 Units / 3% ROI)
- Clemson have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 13 games (+0.05 Units / 0% ROI)
LSU: Keys to the Game vs. Clemson
LSU is 12-4 (.750) when committing less than 60 yards in penalties since the 2023 season– T-16th-best in FBS; Average: .523
LSU is 7-1 (.875) when allowing less than 3 explosive runs since the 2023 season– 21st-best in FBS; Average: .722
LSU is 16-4 (.800) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2023 season– T-14th-best in FBS; Average: .576
LSU is 10-2 (.833) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes since the 2023 season– 17th-best in FBS; Average: .608
Clemson: Keys to the Game vs. LSU
Clemson was undefeated (7-0) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush in the 2024 season– T-best in FBS; Average: .633
Clemson is 12-4 (.750) when the opposing team rushes more than 30 times since the 2023 season– T-6th-best in FBS; Average: .441
Clemson was 9-2 (.818) when intercepting at least 1 pass in the 2024 season– 29th-best in FBS; Average: .670
Clemson is 18-5 (.783) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2023 season– T-17th-best in FBS; Average: .576
Matchup Notes for LSU vs. Clemson
Clemson’s WRs had 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game last season — 2nd-best among ACC WRs. LSU’s defense allowed just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-4th-best among FBS defenses.
Clemson had 37 receiving touchdowns last season — T-3rd-most among Power 5 skill players. LSU’s defense allowed 11 receiving touchdowns last season — T-4th-fewest among SEC defenses.
Clemson had 15 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-4th-most among ACC skill players. LSU’s defense allowed 4 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-2nd-fewest among P5 defenses.
LSU’s TEs had 74 receptions in 13 games (5.7 per game) last season — 5th-best among P5 TEs. Clemson’s defense allowed just 18.8 receptions per game last season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.
LSU’s TEs had 74 receptions in 13 games (5.7 per game) last season — best among SEC TEs. Clemson’s defense allowed just 18.8 receptions per game last season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.
LSU’s offense threw for 4,093 passing yards in 13 games (314.8 YPG) last season — 7th-best among FBS offenses. Clemson’s defense allowed just 213.5 passing yards per game last season — T-2nd-best among ACC defenses.
LSU Offensive Stats & Trends
LSU’s TEs had 74 receptions in 13 games (5.7 per game) last season — 5th-best among P5 TEs. Clemson’s defense allowed just 18.8 receptions per game last season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.
LSU WRs have 32 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– most among SEC Teams
LSU WRs had 22 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter in the 2023 season– most among FBS Teams
LSU Skill Players have 35 receptions for 20 or more yards in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– most among SEC Teams
LSU’s TEs had 74 receptions in 13 games (5.7 per game) last season — best among SEC TEs. Clemson’s defense allowed just 18.8 receptions per game last season — 5th-best among ACC defenses.
Clemson Offensive Stats & Trends
Clemson RBs averaged 8.9 yards from scrimmage per touch (277 yards / 31 touches) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.4
Clemson’s WRs had 1.9 receiving touchdowns per game last season — 2nd-best among ACC WRs. LSU’s defense allowed just 0.8 receiving touchdowns per game last season — T-4th-best among FBS defenses.
Clemson had 37 receiving touchdowns last season — T-3rd-most among Power 5 skill players. LSU’s defense allowed 11 receiving touchdowns last season — T-4th-fewest among SEC defenses.
Clemson WRs averaged 16.7 receptions per game (234/14) in the 2024 season– 15th-best among FBS Teams; Average: 12.3
Clemson had 15 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-4th-most among ACC skill players. LSU’s defense allowed 4 receiving touchdowns in the Red Zone last season — T-2nd-fewest among P5 defenses.
LSU Defensive Stats & Trends
LSU tackled opponents for a loss on just 2 of 50 rushing attempts (4% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
LSU allowed a Completion Pct of 74% (38 completions/51 attempts) on 3rd and long in the 2023 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 55%
LSU allowed 4.8 yards from scrimmage per touch (268 yards / 56 touches) in the Red Zone in the 2024 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 3.4
LSU has tackled opponents for a loss on just 13 of 125 rushing attempts (10% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 15%.
LSU intercepted 5 of 328 attempts (65.6 pass attempts per int.) in the 2024 season– worst in the SEC; Average: 34.1
Clemson Defensive Stats & Trends
Clemson has allowed a Completion Pct of just 47% (66 completions/140 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 60%
Clemson allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 30 of their 477 carries (6%) in the 2024 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 3%
Clemson has allowed a Completion Pct of just 47% (66 completions/140 attempts) when opponents had over 10 yards to go since the 2023 season– 2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 60%
Clemson allowed a Completion Pct of just 36% (5 completions/14 attempts) on 3rd and short in the 2024 season– 5th-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
Clemson has allowed a Completion Pct of just 55% (475 completions/867 attempts) since the 2023 season– T-2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 61%
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