LSU vs. Texas Betting Preview: Arch Manning Prop Pick

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LSU-Texas Presents a Difficult Handicap as Arch Manning’s Passing Prop Stands Out

LSU remains ranked No. 21 because it is still one of the 25 best teams in the country. Despite getting rolled by Alabama, LSU has the talent of a top-10 team and could still win the national title.

LSU is a 4.5-point home favorite against Texas. This looks like a clear LSU spot, but the number makes betting the side difficult. LSU at three points would have been appealing at home and at night, but that line was never available after Texas earned a great win and LSU lost decisively to Alabama.

Getting 4.5 points creates some value on Texas, especially when three points had been expected. However, backing Texas on the road at night in Death Valley is difficult. A lean toward Texas is not strong enough to make it an official play.

Arch Manning’s passing-yard prop offers another way to approach the matchup. Manning was excellent around this point on the calendar last year, and his play is improving again. The only way to move the ball against LSU is through the air, while a potential trailing game script could create more passing opportunities. The over on Manning’s passing yards is the preferred play.

LSU and Texas may be the two hardest teams in the country to handicap. Texas has three major wins over Ohio State, Tennessee and Ole Miss, but also lost to Florida at home. Both teams could still win the national title, and both could also fall out of the College Football Playoff.