- Transfer quarterback Sam Leavitt has -125 odds to go over 1.5 passing touchdowns against Clemson.
- LSU’s new quarterback projects for 264.5 passing yards in their season debut.
- Leavitt projects to add 25.5 yards on the ground as a dual-threat.
BATON ROUGE, La. – Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt makes his LSU Tigers debut on Saturday night against Clemson with high expectations. There are -125 Louisiana sports betting odds favoring the over on Leavitt’s 1.5 passing touchdown projection.
Sam Leavitt Passing Touchdowns Prop
- Over 1.5 Passing TDs -125
- Under 1.5 Passing TDs -105
Leavitt’s 2025 season was cut short due to a right foot/ankle ligament injury, but he enters the season opener at 100% health. Looking back at his prolific 2024 season where he led Arizona State to the College Football Playoff, Leavitt had 2+ passing touchdowns in six of his last eight regular season games.
On the other side, Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina sits with a 0.5-TD South Carolina sports betting projection, but -230 odds to go over that line.
Leavitt Set For Big Game Through The Air Vs Clemson
Leavitt’s passing yard projection sits at 264.5 yards, over 50 yards more than his counterpart Vizzina projects for. LSU’s quarterback cleared Saturday’s line in three-consecutive games before his injury last season and should do so again with Lane Kiffin’s high-tempo, explosive system.
Sam Leavitt Passing Yards Prop
- Over 264.5 Passing Yards -115
- Under 264.5 Passing Yards -115
The best bet for Leavitt is on his passing touchdowns instead of his passing yards. While the legal sports betting payout is slightly less exciting, Leavitt went under his passing yards line in three of his last five games with 2+ passing touchdowns.
Sam Leavitt Rushing Yards Prop
- Over 25.5 Rushing Yards -115
- Under 25.5 Rushing Yards -115
One of the best part of Leavitt’s game is his ability to run, which has constantly been put on display throughout his career. He projects for 25.5 rushing yards at college football betting sites, a number he cleared in four of seven games last season.
