Penn State Nittany Lions (10-2) v LSU Tigers (9-3)
Capital One Bowl, Orlando Florida
Football : United States, NCAA Football
Friday, 1st January 2010 - Kickoff 1pm ET / 6pm GMT

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#13 LSU and #11 State hook up in the Capital One Bowl.

The Tigers defense looked shaky at the end of the season allowing 24 points or more in three of the last four games. Offensively, the club ranked 10th in the SEC in scoring, 11th in rushing and ninth in passing.

The running game has suffered due to injuries and the team's top two rushers (Charles Scott and Keiland Williams) will not be able to play. The offensive line has also had its share of problems allowing 33 sacks, 11 more than last season.

The Nittany Lions gave up just five passing touchdowns this season one of only three teams to accomplish that feat. The other two are squaring off against each other in the BCS Championship Game.

LSU's defense was stout for the first two-thirds of the year giving up only 97 points in the first eight games (12 ppg). However, the unit fell apart in the final third, allowing 95 over the last four contests (24 ppg) and the likelihood of any improvement against the Nittany Lions is slim and none.

The Betting Verdict

Most observers expect a tight finish in this one as Penn State is favored by two points, but don't be fooled. This one will be over before the fourth quarter.

HANDICAP BETTING :

Take Penn State minus the points.