LSU vs Kentucky Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Oct 2026
LSU vs Kentucky Predictions
We’re very confident of Kentucky staying close to LSU, with our prediction being that they’ll cover the spread. The +9.5 looks more than generous at -115.
Get our expert LSU vs Kentucky predictions, including our Best Bet, Player Props, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Dig into the analysis behind the card in the sections below.
LSU vs Kentucky Preview
LSU face Kentucky at Kroger Field, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 on Saturday, October 10.
LSU Tigers claimed a home victory in their previous game. A 63-14 triumph against McNeese State Cowboys at Tiger Stadium made it back-to-back wins.
Kentucky Wildcats won their last game 35-34 (OT), making it three on the bounce. This was a road victory at Williams-Brice Stadium against South Carolina Gamecocks.
H2H: 42-21 Kentucky Win When Teams Last Clashed
Kentucky beat LSU in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 42-21 scoreline at Kroger Field.
Quarterbacks
Sam Leavitt
Kenny Minchey
Best Bet
We’re confident that Kentucky can produce a strong performance in this college football battle. Our pick is that they’ll cover the spread of +9.5 and you can currently get -115.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
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Kentucky +9.5 Probability
Based on the odds from the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.
If you want to secure a bigger possible payout on your bet, there’s the option to move the line. Take a look at the various prices and see which line you think will be covered.
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Player Prop Picks
The odds for Sam Leavitt (LSU) to have less than 242.5 passing yards stand at -114. Several factors suggest he will fall short of the QB Passing Yards line, making this an appealing wager.
The odds for Dilin Jones (Kentucky) to end with fewer than 92.5 rushing yards stand at -114. He may fall short of the Player Rushing Yards line, making this prop bet a strong pick.
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Same Game Parlay Pick
We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Kentucky +9.5, Over 51.5 points and Sam Leavitt (LSU) to go Under 242.5 passing yards.
A same game parlay is a fantastic option for bettors who want to focus their wagering on a single football game. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
Correct Score Prediction
34
-
27
Kentucky
There’s the chance to back LSU in lots of different ways and this includes predicting the correct winning score. We’ll go for a 34-27 triumph in their favor.
LSU vs Kentucky Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The LSU odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -333 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 77% chance of winning. Kentucky are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +260.
The spread is calculated to be 9.5, while total points comes in at 51.5. The Totals offers football bettors an alternative way of getting involved. Those who wager Under 51.5 can get -104.
There are a wide range of game lines and team props when it comes to most college football matchups and we recommend visiting the best betting apps to find the wager that matches your view on the game.
Receiving Yards
Rushing Yards
Passing Yards
Kentucky Have Six Wins From Past Ten Home Game
Kentucky have a 6-4 record in their last 10 home games, putting up 32.90 points per contest and giving up 23.70.
LSU have stumbled to six consecutive losses away from home. They have a 2-8 record in their last 10 road games, scoring 21.40 points per contest and conceding 24.70.
The last Kroger Field meeting saw Kentucky beat LSU 42-21.
| Last 10 Games | W-L | P | PF | PA | O51.5 | U51.5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kentucky Home Stats |
6-4 | 56.60 | 32.90 | 23.70 | 7 | 3 | |
 LSU Away Stats |
2-8 | 46.10 | 21.40 | 24.70 | 4 | 6 | |
- W-L = Wins-Losses
- P = Avg. Points
- PF = Avg. Points For
- PA = Avg. Points Against
- O51.5 = Games Over 51.5 Points
- U51.5 = Games Under 51.5 Points
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
LSU Tigers Stats
Kentucky Wildcats Stats
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
- 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
- -9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road
- +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- +9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 49.40 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 46.10 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 51.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 31.10 pts and allowed 18.30 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 21.40 pts and allowed 24.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 52.00 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 56.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 51.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
- Over 51.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 28.00 pts and allowed 24.00 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 32.90 pts and allowed 23.70 pts in the last 10 home games
| Southeastern | W | L | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alabama
|
5 | 0 | 248 | 104 | 144 | 3-0 | 2-0 | 5W |
Georgia
|
5 | 0 | 257 | 67 | 190 | 4-0 | 1-0 | 5W |
Texas
|
4 | 0 | 133 | 53 | 80 | 3-0 | 1-0 | 4W |
Florida
|
4 | 1 | 231 | 136 | 95 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1L |
|
Kentucky
|
4 | 1 | 173 | 134 | 39 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 3W |
Mississippi State
|
4 | 1 | 195 | 140 | 55 | 2-1 | 2-0 | 1L |
|
LSU
|
4 | 1 | 218 | 76 | 142 | 4-0 | 0-1 | 2W |
Missouri
|
4 | 1 | 188 | 100 | 88 | 3-0 | 1-1 | 1W |
Tennessee
|
4 | 1 | 184 | 76 | 108 | 3-1 | 1-0 | 1W |
Ole Miss
|
3 | 1 | 142 | 123 | 19 | 3-0 | 0-1 | 1L |
Auburn
|
3 | 2 | 134 | 107 | 27 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1L |
Texas A&M
|
3 | 2 | 159 | 93 | 66 | 3-1 | 0-1 | 1W |
Vanderbilt
|
3 | 2 | 127 | 125 | 2 | 3-0 | 0-2 | 2L |
Oklahoma
|
2 | 2 | 88 | 64 | 24 | 2-0 | 0-2 | 1L |
Arkansas
|
2 | 3 | 99 | 142 | -43 | 2-1 | 0-2 | 1L |
South Carolina
|
2 | 3 | 188 | 134 | 54 | 2-2 | 0-1 | 3L |
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