Lane Kiffin returns to Oxford tonight as his #7 ranked LSU visits #8 Ole Miss. Both teams are 2-0, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, and ABC carrying the game.

The rivalry has plenty of attention, but I’m interested in how bettors are approaching each market. The LSU vs Ole Miss betting splits show a near even ticket count and handle in the spread market, while the outright-winner market tells a different story.

Below, I break down the LSU vs Ole Miss betting splits, plus answer the question who is the public betting on?

Splits from Sportradar’s college football betting splits , checked September 20th at 3:09 PM ET.

LSU leads both spread tickets and dollars, with its money share running two percentage points ahead of its bet share. The Tigers are drawing 71% of the bets and 70% of the moneyline handle, while the total money is split down the middle.

Odds from BetMGM ’s September 18 matchup update, checked September 19. Compare the BetMGM promo code offer and college football betting apps before wagering.

BetMGM lists LSU below the key number of three, but charges -135 for that half-point advantage. Ole Miss backers get +2.5 at even money. The difference from the three-point spread in the splits table is a sportsbook-price distinction, not evidence by itself that the line moved.

LSU is the public spread side, and the larger wagers lean the same way. Its 52% share of tickets produces 54% of the handle. There is recent football evidence behind the road favorite’s appeal. LSU beat Louisiana Tech 45-14 last week, with Princewill Umanmielen recording three sacks. The Tigers are a top National Championship odds contender, and pulled away despite three first-half turnovers, showing why their defensive pressure deserves attention alongside Kiffin’s offense.