LSU is just 1-3 both straight up and against the spread in its last four bowl games. Texas Tech, on the other hand, is 4-0 SU and 2-1-1 ATS over its last four bowl appearances.
The Tigers will try to trip that recent trend, while the Red Raiders will hope to extend their run when the teams meet in the Texas Bowl on Dec. 29.
Texas Bowl Point Spread: The Tigers opened as 7.5-point favorites.
Odds Shark Computer Pick: Tigers 41.6, Red Raiders 33.6
Why the Tigers Can Cover the Spread
LSU rode running back Leonard Fournette to a 7-0 start this season, knocking off Mississippi State and eventual SEC East champion Florida among others.