Good fortune prevented a full-scale attack on Auburn coach Bryan Harsin last week. While playing Missouri last week, Auburn Tigers survived with a three-point overtime win after a Missouri player fumbled on the goal line while reaching for the winning touchdown. But anyone making LSU vs Auburn best bets won’t be worried about how lucky Auburn got last week.
What people need to figure out when college games today start is how good LSU is. Brian Kelly got off to a disappointing start with a loss to Florida State, but has since rallied to win three straight games, including a victory in his SEC opener against Mississippi State.
LSU’s defense has been playing well over the past few weeks. When LSU shut out New Mexico last week, it was the program’s first shutout since 2018. While there was some hang-wringing after the Kelly-era opened up with a narrow loss, LSU has shown steady improvement since the first week.
Here’s a look at how the two NCAAF teams match up with each other.
LSU vs. Auburn Information
LSU and Auburn will meet at 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Jordan-Haire Stadium. Auburn has won two straight in the series, but LSU leads the all-time series 31-24-1.
Last game, record
LSU Tigers beat New Mexico 38-0 on September 24th at home to move to 3-1. Auburn beat Missouri 17-14 on September 24th at home in overtime to move to 3-1.
LSU vs. Auburn Analysis
What Auburn will have to figure out before it hosts LSU is how to move the ball. Quarterback T.J. Finley injured his shoulder and will be replaced by Robby Ashford. Ashford, a freshman, has completed 57.4 percent of his passes and thrown for 372 yards, a touchdown, and two interceptions.
If Auburn is going to climb the college football standings, Ashford will have to find a way to solve LSU’s defense. LSU was able to limit Mississippi State and Mike Leach’s powerful offense to 16 points and allow 257.8 yards per game. That is the 12th-best mark nationally.
Auburn, meanwhile, ranks 89th in the country in total offense, gaining 376.8 yards per game. What Auburn will need to do is lean on running back Tank Bigsby. But the problem with Bigsby is the lack of success in the passing game has brought more scrutiny on him. Bigsby is only averaging 3.3 yards per game
LSU won’t have many issues on offense. Tigers dual-threat quarterback Jaylen Daniels has thrown for 835 yards and six touchdown passes while not throwing an interception. Daniels has also rushed for 262 yards and five scores.
When it comes to LSU vs Auburn best bets, what will be important for LSU is protecting Daniels. He has been sacked 12 times this season. Daniels will get back one of his top targets in Kayshon Boutte. Boutte missed the game against the Lobos to be there for the birth of his son.
Last season, Boutte finished with 127 yards on six catches against Auburn.
Odds Breakdown
LSU
LSU odds have the road team set as an eight-point favorite. LSU is -315 on the moneyline and the over/under is set at 46 points. LSU is 3-1 against the spread this season.
Auburn
Auburn is an eight-point underdog. Auburn is +245 on the moneyline. Auburn is 0-4 against the spread this season.
LSU vs. Auburn Pick and Prediction
- When it comes to LSU vs Auburn best bets, putting a put on the LSU spread as -8 is a good number. Auburn still has figured out how to move the ball with a freshman quarterback and it will be a tough day at the office for them.
- This game will likely stay under the total of 46. LSU’s defense has been stingy this season and Auburn’s offense will have a hard time making big plays. While LSU has been able to make plays to score points, it has also gone through some periods of struggle as well. Playing on the road may slow down LSU a bit.
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