The Mississippi State Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers meet Saturday in week 9 college football action at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Mississippi State Bulldogs look for their second road win to improve to 5-3 on the year. Mississippi State has lost 4 of its last 6 road games. Will Rogers is completing 61.4 percent of his passes for 1,275 yards, 10 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. Lideatrick Griffin and Justin Robinson have combined for 678 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while Zavion Thomas has 12 receptions. The Mississippi State Bulldogs ground game is averaging 148.1 yards per contest, and Jo’quavious Marks leads the way with 500 yards and 4 touchdowns. Defensively, Mississippi State is allowing 25.7 points and 367.3 yards per game. Jett Johnson leads the Mississippi State Bulldogs with 77 tackles, Nathaniel Watson has 7.5 sacks and Shawn Preston Jr. has 3 interceptions.
Mississippi State Bulldogs Team Facts
- Mississippi State has won nine of its last 10 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- Mississippi State has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- Mississippi State has lost the first half in five of its last six games against conference opponents.
- Thirteen of Mississippi State’s last 15 October games as an underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers need a feel good win to snap a 4-game losing streak. Auburn has split its last 8 home games. Payton Thorne is completing 61.5 percent of his passes for 845 yards, 5 touchdowns and 5 interceptions. Jay Fair and Rivaldo Fairweather have combined for 425 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, while Shane Hooks has 8 receptions. The Auburn Tigers ground game is averaging 186.6 yards per contest, and Jarquez Hunter leads the way with 309 yards and 5 touchdowns. Defensively, Auburn is allowing 23.9 points and 372 yards per game. Eugene Asante leads the Auburn Tigers with 52 tackles, Marcus Harris has 4 sacks and Jaylin Simpson has 4 interceptions.
Auburn Tigers Team Facts
- The favorite has won each of Auburn’s last 21 games.
- Auburn has failed to cover the spread in five of its last six games.
- Each of Auburn’s last four October games as a favorite have gone UNDER the total points line.
Randy’s Pick
I’m not running to the window to back the Mississippi State Bulldogs, but I’m certainly not laying a near full touchdown with Auburn. The Auburn Tigers have lost 4 straight games, they have zero passing game to speak of, and they’re 80th in scoring offense. Mississippi State is a below average team at both ends of the field, but it did just go into Arkansas and win a physical game. Nothing would surprise me with this matchup from either side, but I’m going to grab the points with Mississippi State if forced to pick. Auburn is in awful form right now.
