The LSU Tigers and Baylor Bears are set to square off in a SEC vs. Big 12 battle in the 2024 Texas Bowl on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Both teams enter Tuesday's tilt with an 8-4 record. Baylor enters this contest full of confidence after winning each of its last six games. LSU, meanwhile, has won two straight but has lost three of its past five overall.

Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on New Year's Eve at NRG Stadium in Houston. Baylor is favored by 3.5 points in the latest Baylor vs. LSU odds via SportsLine consensus, while the over/under is 62.5 points. 

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