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One of the best wide receivers in college football will be on show when Malik Nabers and the LSU Tigers (5-2) host the Army Black Knights (2-4) on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
The Black Knights are expected to lose by at least two touchdowns (currently +32) versus the Tigers (with an over/under of 59.5 points).
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Game Info for LSU vs. Army
- Game Day: Saturday, October 21, 2023
- Game Time: 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: SEC Network
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Stadium: Tiger Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | -32 | -113 | -107 | 59.5 | -110 | -110 | N/A | N/A |
LSU Pick Insights
- LSU has posted a 3-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- LSU has gone over in all of its six games with a set total.
LSU Stats & Insights
- LSU has struggled on defense, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS (423.9 yards allowed per game) this season. However, the defense ranks second-best, yielding an average of 550.6 yards per game.
- LSU ranks 101st in scoring defense this year (30.3 points allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking third-best in the FBS with 45.3 points per game.
- LSU has struggled defensively against the pass, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS (264.3 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the Tigers rank seventh-best on the offensive side of the ball, putting up 336 passing yards per game.
- LSU ranks 92nd in run defense this year (159.6 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been playing really well on offense, ranking 10th-best in the FBS with 214.6 rushing yards per game.
- LSU sports the 102nd-ranked defense this year in terms of third-down efficiency (42.9% third-down conversion rate allowed), and has been better on offense, ranking second-best with a 56.8% third-down percentage.
- LSU has forced seven total turnovers (95th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over five times (11th in the FBS) for +2a turnover margin of +2, 36th-ranked in college football.
LSU’s Best Players
- Jayden Daniels has been a dual threat for LSU so far this season. He has 2,295 passing yards, completing 73.1% of his passes and recording 22 touchdown passes and three interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 515 yards (73.6 ypg) on 86 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- The team’s top rusher, Logan Diggs, has carried the ball 99 times for 585 yards (83.6 per game), scoring five times.
- Nabers has hauled in 52 receptions for 860 yards (122.9 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone seven times as a receiver.
- Brian Thomas Jr. has caught 39 passes for 610 yards (87.1 yards per game) and nine touchdowns this year.
- Kyren Lacy has a total of 281 receiving yards so far this year, hauling in 13 throws and scoring three touchdowns.
- Harold Perkins has three sacks to lead the team, and also has seven TFL, 29 tackles, and one interception.
- Greg Penn III is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s amassed 37 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one interception.
- Zy Alexander has a team-high one interception to go along with 29 tackles and one pass defended.
Army Betting Insights
- Army is 1-3-1 against the spread this season.
- In Army’s five games with a set total, two have hit the over (40%).
Army Pick Insights
- From an offensive standpoint, Army is putting up 340.2 total yards per contest (104th-ranked). It ranks 50th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (350.3 total yards given up per game).
- From an offensive perspective, Army is compiling 24.5 points per contest (93rd-ranked). It ranks 35th in the FBS on defense (20.2 points allowed per game).
- While Army’s pass offense has had trouble moving the chains, ranking eighth-worst with 143.5 passing yards per game, its defense ranks 14th-best with just 178.5 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Army’s run offense has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 21st-best in the FBS with 196.7 rushing yards per contest. In terms of defense, it is ceding 171.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 107th.
- Army’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 21st-worst in the FBS with a 32.9% third-down conversion percentage. It has been more effective on defense, giving up a 35.4% third-down rate (47th-ranked).
- Army has not done well in terms of turnovers, as its turnover margin of -5 is 14th-worst in the FBS.
Army’s Best Players
- Bryson Daily has thrown for 712 yards on 42-of-77 passing with six touchdowns and four interceptions this season. He has chipped on the ground, as well, with 416 yards and three rushing touchdowns.
- Hayden Reed has piled up 191 yards (on 47 attempts) with two touchdowns.
- Isaiah Alston has hauled in 266 receiving yards on nine catches to pace his team so far this season while scoring two touchdowns as a receiver.
- Noah Short has put up a 223-yard season so far with two touchdowns. He’s caught 15 passes on 24 targets.
- Casey Reynolds’ nine targets have resulted in five grabs for 68 yards.
- Jimmy Ciarlo has racked up two sacks to pace the team, while also picking up three TFL and 20 tackles.
- Leo Lowin is the team’s leading tackler this year. He’s racked up 32 tackles.
- Max DiDomenico has picked off a team-leading one pass. He also has 20 tackles and one pass defended to his name.
