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College Football Odds Week 8: Army vs LSU Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson
Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert
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LSU looks to keep its offense rolling as the Tigers return home in Week 8 of college football to host Army. Betting odds see the Tigers as 29.5-point home favorites against the Black Knights. Coverage begins from Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge on Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.

Here's everything you need to know about the college football odds for Week 8 Army vs LSU: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Army vs No. 19 LSU Odds

LSU looks to keep rolling as they are heavy favorites against Army. (Getty)
  • Opening point spread: LSU -30
  • Opening moneyline: LSU -15000/Army +2200
  • Opening total: Over/Under 58 points scored
  • Time: 7:30 p.m. ET Saturday (SEC Network)

UPDATE 1 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM pegged LSU a 29.5-point chalk (-115) and gradually moved the Tigers out to -32.5 by Thursday afternoon. However, most bettors are taking the points, with 73% of tickets/62% of cash on big 'dog Army.

The total initially receded from 57.5 (Over -115) to 56.5 Monday, then climbed to 59.5 by Thursday afternoon. But the splits are not reflective of that move: 60% of bets are on the Over, while 71% of money is on the Under.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET MONDAY: LSU (5-2 SU/4-3 ATS) had no issue with Auburn in Week 7. The Tigers coasted to a 48-18 victory laying 11 points at home.

Army (2-4 SU/2-3-1 ATS) lost 19-0 as a 6.5-point road pup to Troy.

LSU remains -30 this afternoon at Caesars Sports. The total initially fell back to 57 this morning, then went to 57.5.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full College Football Odds Week 8 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every Top 25 matchup.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson
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