There’s a night game in Death Valley between two Top-25 teams to look forward to in Week 9 as the No. 3 Texas A&M Aggies visit the No. 20 LSU Tigers.
It’s a tricky scheduling spot for the Aggies, who will be playing their second consecutive road SEC game.
See how I’m playing the side and total with my early Texas A&M vs. LSU predictions and college football picks for Saturday, October 25.
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Texas A&M vs LSU predictions
Here are our early thoughts on the spread and total for this week’s game. We will have a full game preview (with a best bet and SGP) later in the week.
Early Texas A&M vs LSU spread pick: LSU +2.5
Week 9 brings a tough task as the Aggies are playing in Death Valley for a night game. It’ll be their second consecutive road conference game after a prolonged 45-42 win in Fayetteville in Week 8.
The LSU Tigers have started to figure things out offensively, averaging 6.7 yards per play against South Carolina and 6.6 against Vanderbilt in their two most recent games. The defense is already playing lights out (14.6 ppg allowed), and a Garrett Nussmeier-led offense could find room against a hit-or-miss A&M defense ranking 55th in EPA per play.
LSU is 8-2 ATS in the last 10 meetings between these two programs. That includes a perfect 5-0 ATS mark in the last five games at Tiger Stadium, so I’ll back them as the short underdog.
Early Texas A&M vs LSU total pick: Under 48.5
Texas A&M has been effective on the offensive side of the ball, but that doesn’t mean the Aggies will light up the scoreboard in a difficult spot. The running game hasn’t been quite as efficient as one would expect (48th in EPA per rush) and takes a hit with star running back Le’Veon Moss sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Marcel Reed averages 8.8 yards per attempt, but it’s a tough matchup as the Tigers limit opposing teams to 189.6 passing yards per game.
On the flip side, LSU’s offense is improving, but still isn’t playing at an elite level. The Tigers rank 95th in EPA per play and average an underwhelming 25.6 ppg. Last week’s game against Vanderbilt was the first time (in five tries) that they scored more than 20 points against a Power Conference opponent.
LSU wants to keep this game low-scoring to implement its style at home. The Tigers rank 100th in plays per minute, preferring to slow down the tempo and lean on their defense. This will be a raucous atmosphere, and I expect Brian Kelly to take advantage of that and seek to avoid a shootout.
Texas A&M vs LSU odds
- Texas A&M vs. LSU spread: LSU +2.5
- Texas A&M vs. LSU moneyline: Texas A&M -140, LSU +110
- Texas A&M vs. LSU Over/Under: 48.5
How to watch Texas A&M vs LSU
- Texas A&M vs. LSU matchup
- Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025, 7:30 p.m. ET
- City: Baton Rouge, LA
- Venue: Tiger Stadium
- TV: ABC
Odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change.
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