Texas Longhorns vs LSU Tigers odds, spread & prediction
Texas Longhorns6-2
LSU Tigers6-2Set your own number and get ahead of the market.
See the full college football board & lines →Texas Longhorns vs LSU Tigers prediction: who is favored
The market favors the LSU Tigers at -163 on the moneyline, a 61% implied chance to win, and -7.5 on the spread.
BettorEdge community odds as of Nov 8. This is what bettors are pricing, not a pick, and it moves as money comes in.
At a glance
- LSU is the home favorite at -163, Texas on the other side at +156.
- Texas is 6-2 (W2 streak), LSU is 6-2 (W2 streak), same record but very different price.
Lines at a glance
Where this game is priced right now. Every number is peer to peer, set by bettors rather than a sportsbook.
Spread
Texas vs LSU preview
The Market Signal and Your Edge
The fair price in the markets is +156 for Texas and -163 for LSU. Peer-to-peer pricing on BettorEdge lets you post your own number and trade against the community rather than accept what a traditional sportsbook hands you. Get there early.
Two Even Records, Very Different Profiles
Both teams sit at 6-2, but LSU is averaging 40.1 points per game and allowing 16.0, while Texas is averaging 30.8 and allowing 17.1. LSU's last two wins came against Mississippi State (31-0) and at Auburn (38-17). Texas has won two straight as well, topping Ole Miss 34-27 and Mississippi State 31-3. Both defenses have been stingy, and both offenses carry momentum into Baton Rouge. Each team has two losses, and both of LSU's came away from home.
Common Opponents and the Series
Texas and LSU have both faced Ole Miss and Mississippi State this season. Texas beat Ole Miss 34-27; LSU lost to Ole Miss 24-32. Against Mississippi State, Texas won 31-3 and LSU won 31-0. The common-opponent read slightly favors Texas, though these games were played in different contexts. In the only meeting tracked from the last eight seasons, LSU topped Texas 45-38 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium back in September 2019.
How the Game Sets Up
Tiger Stadium on a November afternoon is a tough environment. LSU has not lost at home this season. Texas has beaten Ohio State at home and won at Tennessee, so they travel well and can handle big moments. This is a conference game. Post your price, watch where the open interest flows, and use the community lean as your real-time signal once orders come in.
How to play it
The market prices LSU as a massive home favorite despite identical 6-2 records, which makes Texas at +156 the contrarian conversation. Watch the open interest when orders land and let the peer-to-peer lean tell you where sharp money is actually going.
2026 season so far
Every result both teams have posted this season, with scoring averages.
- vs Texas StateW 59-7
- vs Ohio StateW 24-23
- vs UTSAW 30-6
- at TennesseeW 20-17
- vs OklahomaL 24-27
- vs FloridaL 24-27
- vs Ole MissW 34-27
- vs Mississippi StateW 31-3
Went 10-3 in 2025. Current streak: W2.
- vs ClemsonW 51-10
- vs Louisiana TechW 45-14
- at Ole MissL 24-32
- vs Texas A&MW 35-6
- vs McNeeseW 63-14
- at KentuckyL 34-35
- vs Mississippi StateW 31-0
- at AuburnW 38-17
Went 7-6 in 2025. Current streak: W2.
Common opponents
Teams both sides have already played this season.
- Ole MissTexas: W 34-27LSU: L 24-32
- Mississippi StateTexas: W 31-3LSU: W 31-0
Matchup history
Texas Longhorns and LSU Tigers last played on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019, when the LSU Tigers won 45–38.
LSULSU Tigers@TEXTexas Longhorns45–38LSUMeetings from the last 8 seasons, from ESPN.
Preseason scouting report
Texas Longhorns
- New defensive coordinator in Will Muschamp (Georgia Defensive Analyst)
- Arch Manning returns at QB after a sophomore season of 3,163 yards, 26 TDs, and 7 INTs, as well as 399 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs
- Starting RB from last season is gone. NC State transfer Hollywood Smothers is expected to start (939 yards, 6 TDs)
- Top player in terms of receiving yards from last season returns in Ryan Wingo (834 yards, 7 TDs). Auburn transfer Cam Coleman is expected to start (708 yards, 5 TDs)
LSU Tigers
- New head coach in Lane Kiffin (Ole Miss Head Coach)
- New offensive coordinator in Charlie Weiss Jr. (Ole Miss Offensive Coordinator)
- Starting QB from last season is gone. Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt is expected to start (1,628 yards, 10 TDs, 3 INTs in 7 games played)
- Starting RB from last season is gone, so backup Harlem Barry is expected to start (491 yards, 2 TDs)
The rest of the slate
Every other Power 5 game with a live market right now.
More college football odds
Frequently asked questions
What time does Texas Longhorns vs LSU Tigers start?+
Texas Longhorns at LSU Tigers kicks off Saturday, Nov 14, 7:30 PM ET at Tiger Stadium (LA). Start times are listed in Eastern; check your own zone if you are watching from elsewhere.
Who is favored in Texas Longhorns vs LSU Tigers?+
The LSU Tigers are favored at -163 on the moneyline in prediction markets and -7.5 on the spread. Prices move as money comes in, and on BettorEdge you can set your own number on either side.
What is the spread for Texas Longhorns vs LSU Tigers?+
The spread is LSU Tigers -7.5, priced by the BettorEdge community rather than a house. Because the market is peer-to-peer you can also set your own number and wait for someone to take it.
What are Texas and LSU's records in 2026?+
The Texas Longhorns are 6-2 and the LSU Tigers are 6-2 this season. Texas is scoring 30.8 points a game and allowing 17.1; LSU is scoring 40.1 and allowing 16.
When did Texas and LSU last play?+
They last met on Saturday, Sep 7, 2019, when LSU Tigers won 45-38 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium.
What is the "community lean" on this game?+
It is the share of real money posted on each team on the BettorEdge peer-to-peer order book. Because every price is backed by another bettor, the open interest is a genuine read on what the community believes.
When do the lines lock?+
Markets lock at kickoff, Saturday, Nov 14, 7:30 PM ET. Prices move as money comes in beforehand, so the community lean and the best number can shift right up until the game starts.
Bet TEX vs LSU at a better price.
Peer to peer, without the house. Sign up for a shot at up to $100. No deposit needed.