LSU Tigers (8-2) vs UAB Blazers (5-5)
Game Info: Saturday, November 19, 2022 at 9:00 pm (Tiger Stadium)
Betting Odds: LSU Tigers -14.5 -- Over/Under: 52.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The UAB Blazers will play the LSU Tigers in a non-conference game on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
The UAB Blazers are 5-5 (3-4) this season after they defeated North Texas by a score of 41-21 in their last game. UAB out gained North Texas by a total of 505-264 and went 13-17 on third down attempts in the game. The UAB offense is averaging 32 points per game with 208.7 passing yards per game and 246.7 rushing yards per game. Dylan Hopkins has thrown for 1,467 yards, eight touchdowns, and two interceptions for the Blazers this season. DeWayne McBride has rushed for 1,407 yards and 17 scores, while Trea Shropshire has caught 30 passes for 612 yards and four touchdowns for UAB. The UAB defense is giving up 21.3 points per game and 338.4 yards per game.
The LSU Tigers are 8-2 (6-1) this season after they defeated Arkansas by a score of 13-10 in their last game. LSU only gained 284 total yards, but was able to force two turnovers in the game for the win. The LSU offense is averaging 32.6 points per game with 240.3 passing yards per game and 184.9 rushing yards per game. Jayden Daniels has thrown for 2,080 yards, 14 touchdowns, and two interceptions, while also rushing for 629 yards and 10 touchdowns for the Tigers this season. Josh Williams has rushed for 481 yards and six scores, while Malik Nabers has caught 44 passes for 528 yards and one touchdown for LSU. The LSU defense is allowing 21 points per game and 348.4 yards per game.
UAB is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 November games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games. The under is 10-4 in UAB’s last 14 road games. LSU is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 home games and 19-7 ATS in their last 26 games following an ATS loss. The over is 11-5-1 in LSU’s last 17 non-conference games.
LSU was able to survive against Arkansas last week, despite having a very poor offensive day. UAB defeated North Texas last week, which snapped their three game losing streak. UAB has averaged 32 points per game, but they haven’t played anywhere near the competition that LSU has played. LSU should win this game in a blowout.