Perhaps if enough people say “trap game,” this will actually be one … or maybe … LSU is actually improved? Since being demolished by Tennessee, there has been a turnaround in Baton Rouge with LSU getting right in a hard-fought win at Florida before running through Ole Miss and edging Alabama in Death Valley. The Tigers are getting it done at the line of scrimmage on both ends: opening holes in the running game to take pressure off Jayden Daniels and attacking the quarterback on defense. Meanwhile, Arkansas has torpedoed defensively, giving up 34 points per game across its last five, and the Razorbacks don’t have a quality win since Week 1 over Cincinnati (1-4 vs. AP Top 25 teams). This might start slow for LSU given the early kickoff, but the Tigers should pull away in the second half. Regarding concerns about LSU feeling itself … this is not Brian Kelly’s first rodeo, even if it is Year 1 for him down South. Just took this at -3 (-110), so look to avoid the hook if you can before kickoff.

LSU has the SEC West title in their sights and understand the gravity of their situation, in the sense that they can't afford to take a week off. Defensively they are the superior team, but Arkansas' offense is very similar to what LSU does and can pose the same type of threat as LSU can. Overall, defense will be the name of the game for the Tigers and how they'll be able to cover this spread.

This line has trap game written all over it. The LSU Tigers have jumped up to the seven spot after their third straight win and their second straight against a top 10 team. The Tigers have a let down coming and this is the week for it. The Razorbacks and star QB K.J. Jefferson have one of the most balanced offenses in the FBS. The Razorbacks are one of just four teams that average at least 230 rush yards per game and 230 pass yards per game. They should be able to dominate offensively and win this game outright,