# Texas vs. LSU odds, picks, predictions: Sharp-money bets for Saturday night SEC blockbuster

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/texas-vs-lsu-odds-picks-predictions-sharp-money-bets-for-saturday-night-sec-blockbuster/
- Published: 2026-11-14T20:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-14T20:18:54+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/14/betting/texas-vs-lsu-odds-picks-predictions-college-football-best-bets-for-sec-blockbuster/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Texas have won three straight after two early-season defeats.
- LSU lost 31-13 despite outgaining Alabama.
- The pick is under 45.5 points.

## Summary

Texas have recovered from consecutive defeats to Oklahoma and Florida, winning their next three games and returning to contention for the SEC Championship. A victory over LSU on Saturday would put the Longhorns close to securing a College Football Playoff place, while the article argues that both teams’ strong defences could make this high-stakes match lower-scoring than its star names suggest.

LSU lost 31-13 to Alabama despite gaining 457 yards to Alabama’s 285, with four failed fourth-down attempts and a minus-two turnover margin contributing to the defeat. The article notes that LSU ranks ninth nationally in SP+ defence and fifth in yards allowed per play; Texas ranks fourth in SP+ defence and first in yards allowed per play, at 4.0. Its betting pick is under 45.5 total points at odds of -110.

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