Mississippi St. Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers Predictions October 17, 2026
LSU will beat Mississippi State 31-24, with Sam Leavitt’s recent passing performance giving the Tigers the strongest reason for the pick while Bulldogs quarterback Kamario Taylor’s availability remains uncertain. The supplied prices offer no actionable wager: LSU -11.5 requires a bigger margin than this forecast, and the total of 59 carries too much uncertainty. The official SportsJaw recommendation is Pass.
Mississippi St. Bulldogs vs LSU Tigers prediction and best bet
LSU is the pick to win, but confidence is low. Leavitt’s productive outing at Kentucky gives the Tigers a credible offensive starting point. Mississippi State’s quarterback situation makes its outlook harder to judge, although Taylor’s season production offers a strong counterargument to any expectation of an easy LSU victory.
The best betting decision is Pass. A forecast of LSU 31, Mississippi State 24 points toward the Bulldogs against the spread and toward the Under, but neither direction has enough backing for an official wager. Taylor’s availability could substantially change both Mississippi State’s chances of staying close and its scoring contribution.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Mississippi St. Bulldogs at LSU Tigers, 2026 college football season, Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Kickoff: 11 a.m. CT.
Venue: Tiger Stadium.
Broadcast: ESPN.
Rankings: FOX 8 reported Mississippi State at No. 16 and LSU at No. 22 on October 11.
SportsJaw moneyline: Mississippi State +330; LSU -425. Spread: Mississippi State +11.5 (-110); LSU -11.5 (-106). Total: Over 59 (-110); Under 59 (-110).