LSU at UCLA 9/4/21 College Football Picks and Predictions

UCLA Bruins (1-0) vs LSU Tigers (0-0)

Game Info: Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 8:30 pm (Rose Bowl)

Betting Odds: UCLA Bruins +3 -- Over/Under: 65 Click Here for the Latest Odds

Where to Watch: FOX Stream live sports and exclusive originals on ESPN+. Sign up now! Advertisement

LSU faces UCLA on Saturday, September 4th, at the Rose Bowl for a Week 1 college football matchup. 

LSU may have had a disappointing season in 2020, but the Tigers are revamped and look to be dangerous in the SEC yet again. LSU won the National Championship in the 2019 season with Joe Burrow at quarterback. In 2020, LSU finished the season with a 5-5 record in the regular season. LSU struggled mightily on the defensive side of the ball, but this year the team returns 9 defensive starters and looks to be a lot sharper. LSU is ranked #16 in the nation heading into this season after a successful transfer and signing offseason. LSU returns nine starters on offense, including Myles Brennan. Brennan is still battling an injury and will not be ready for the start of the season, but LSU still has plenty of talent at QB with Max Johnson and true freshman Garrett Nussmeier. LSU is going to be a force to be reckoned with in SEC play in 2021. 

UCLA was able to get a game in during Week 0 of the season last weekend. UCLA defeated Hawaii by the final score of 44-10 at home. UCLA was a 17.5-point favorite and it easily covered the spread in a dominating performance. UCLA ran for 244 yards on the ground for four rushing touchdowns as well. The passing game for UCLA was not needed much, as Dorian Thompson-Robinson only completed 10 passes for 130 passing yards and a passing touchdown. UCLA's defense was impressive, allowing a total of 26 rushing yards, forcing two interceptions, and earning two sacks as well. UCLA will now face its first Power 5 opponent of the season and this should be a great test for Chip Kelley and the Bruins at home. 

LSU opens as a 3-point favorite and the total is set at 65. We have a fantastic schedule of games in week one of the season and this is no exception. The SEC battles the PAC-12 and I think this should be a close game until the end. I think LSU pulls away in the end with a victory on the road and I also think LSU covers the number. UCLA has to be sharper in the passing game to upset LSU, and I do not think that happens in this one. 

The pick in this article is the opinion of the writer, not a PickDawgz site consensus.

Mitch's Take...

NBA, NHL Best Bets for Today Picks & Predictions Wednesday 3/27/24 | 7 Picks in 5 Minutes

18+ Has gambling become a problem for you? Call the National Problem Gambling Hotline.
1-800-522-4700 | ncpgambling.org

Credit Guaranteed Packages

Packages with Credit Guarantees automatically give you a credit if the package does not turn a profit—the sum of betting all individual picks. THESE ARE NOT PARLAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE CLEARLY STATED. If a credit guaranteed package does not profit, a credit for its full purchase price is automatically issued after picks are graded and verified.

For example, if you purchase a $39.95 package that doesn’t profit, you’ll get a $39.95 credit towards any future purchase(s) on our site. Credits are usually issued within hours of a game’s conclusion, so please allow a few hours for final verification.

To use your credits, log in to your account and add another package or pass to your cart. Credits will automatically reduce what you owe. Any remaining balance will be settled through our payment system, with any leftover credits available future purchases. Credits do not expire.

Dismiss