Mississippi State vs. LSU prediction, odds, pick for SEC clash in Week 7

No. 22 LSU hosts No. 18 Mississippi State on Saturday afternoon for an SEC Week 7 matchup with both teams entering the game at different points in their seasons. Mississippi State is 4-1, including wins over ULM, Minnesota, South Carolina, and then-No. 19 Missouri, before a 56-23 loss to then-No. 7 Alabama. LSU is 4-2 after opening with a 51-10 win over Clemson and later suffering a 35-34 upset loss to Kentucky. The article lists LSU as a 18-point favorite, with totals set at 56. Key factor: MSU quarterback Kamario Taylor is out with a foot injury/turf toe.