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The No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels (5-1, 2-1 SEC) take on the Auburn Tigers (3-3, 0-3) Saturday. Kickoff from Jordan-Hare Stadium is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Ole Miss vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
After their bye week, the Ole Miss Rebels get back in action on the Plains against Auburn, which has struggled to an 0-3 record in SEC play.
The Rebels and coach Lane Kiffin will look to take down former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze. A coach who led the Rebels to their highest point. But who also left the team in shambles due to NCAA violations. And the man who beat Kiffin out for the Auburn job he wanted this offseason.
Ole Miss last saw the field as a 13-point favorite against Arkansas. A game the Rebels won 27-20.
Auburn is coming off a bad 48-18 loss at LSU. A game Auburn entered as an 11.5-point underdog.
Under Freeze, Auburn has yet to find an offense. Something which will take another offseason of recruiting and transfer portal moves. This means Auburn must rely on its defense to matchup against a Rebels offense which has been averaging 41.7 points/game — good for 8th in the nation. Auburn’s defense is ranked No. 52 allowing 23.2 points but is coming off a 48-point performance against LSU. Returning home may be effective for the Tigers, but we will find out if this is enough to gain a much-needed conference victory.
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Ole Miss at Auburn odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Friday at 8:31 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Ole Miss -255 (bet $255 to win $100) | Auburn +205 (bet $100 to win $205)
- Against the spread (ATS): Ole Miss -6.5 (-115) | Auburn +6.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Ole Miss at Auburn picks and predictions
Prediction
Ole Miss 31, Auburn 17
Moneyline
PASS.
The line on Ole Miss is too high, and the value of Auburn is not enough. Stay away.
Against the spread
BET OLE MISS -6.5 (-115).
After being beaten up by LSU Saturday, Auburn will return home to take on a less physical but fast-paced Ole Miss team.
Auburn always plays better at home. But it will not be enough to hold down the offense of No. 12 Ole Miss who will look to not just throw the ball, but also run the ball with a run game which has averaged 183.3 yards/game.
The offense of Auburn has yet to take hold under Freeze. Averaging only 348 yards, good for 100th in the nation, and averaging 27.7 points/game (75th). Much of the Auburn offensive output has come against its weak non-conference opponents. In 3 SEC games, Auburn has only scored an average of 18.7 points/game. This will not be enough to keep the Tigers inside a TD against a Rebels team set to score a minimum of 30.
TAKE OLE MISS -6.5 (-115).
Over/Under
TAKE UNDER 55.5 (-110).
The Rebels (41.7 points) have the offense to take this game over, but Auburn has struggled on offense with just 18.7 points a game during conference play. Plus, the defense of Ole Miss has improved this season, allowing 23.8 points. This includes allowing 49 to LSU. The Rebels (183.3 yards/game) will also use their running game to keep their offense on the field and minimize the number of drives given to the Auburn offense. This will even further limit the number of points the Tigers will be able to put up at home. 54.5 points is too high, and the number should be closer to the 48.5 points being offered in the Tennessee vs. Alabama game. If this total remains over 51, the Under is the side to make a wager on.
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