The LSU Tigers (3-1) head to Alabama on Saturday to take on the Auburn Tigers (3-1) in an SEC matchup. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the LSU vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Last week, LSU beat New Mexico 38-0 at home. QB Jayden Daniels led LSU to start the game behind 279 yards on 24-of-29 passing before QB Garrett Nussmeier came in and tossed for 135 yards and a touchdown on 9-of-10. In total, 10 LSU players caught at least 1 pass with WR Malik Nabers and WR Jack Bech (6) leading the way. WR Brian Thomas Jr. (3/76) had the only aerial TD of the day. On the ground, RB Noah Cain took care of business with 11 carries for 94 yards and 2 TDs. The LSU defense held New Mexico to 88 yards of total offense and only 2 first downs the entire game. LSU will need their defense to show up in order to pick up a win on the road.
Auburn beat Missouri 17-14 in overtime last week. They scored 14 points in the 1st quarter to jump out to an early lead but allowed 14 in the 2nd quarter to tie the game up before half time. QB Robby Ashford connected on 12-of-18 passes for 127 yards – 74 of them attributed to 4 receptions from WR Koy Moore, Auburn’s top receiver of the day. On the ground, Ashford carried the ball 15 times for 46 yards and a TD while RB Cartavious Bigsby rushed 19 times for 44 yards and a TD. The Auburn defense forced 2 turnovers (1 INT, 1 FUM) while also forcing Missouri to punt 8 times.
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LSU at Auburn odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10 a.m. ET.
- Money line (ML): LSU -340 (bet $340 to win $100) | Auburn +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
- Against the spread (ATS): LSU -7.5 (-110) | Auburn +7.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)
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LSU at Auburn picks and predictions
Prediction
LSU 27, Auburn 17
Money line
PASS. The -340 LSU ML does not produce enough rewards for the risk involved.
Against the spread
Take LSU -7.5 (110).
Auburn’s program is struggling behind head coach Bryan Harsin. There are many calling for his job, and that outside noise will certainly affect how the team plays on the field. Although they are in search of a big win to get things back on track, the Auburn offense will be no match for a strong, quick LSU defense. Daniels and Cain will help the LSU offense take over before the final whistle while the defense will hold off a desperate Auburn offense.
LSU is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 conference games as well as 4-0 ATS on grass while Auburn is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 on grass, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.
Over/Under
Lean the UNDER 44.5 (-107). The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two schools and 10-1 in the last 11 meetings at Auburn. Expect LSU to jump out to an early lead while controlling possession and hold off Auburn from there.
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