Texas A&M Aggies (8-2) vs. Auburn Tigers (4-6)
November 23, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Auburn Tigers +2.5 / Texas A&M Aggies -2.5; Over/Under: +46.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Auburn vs Texas A&M prediction for this College Football game on Saturday, November 23rd at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 13 matchup.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 4-6 (1-5) this season after they defeated ULM by a score of 48-14 in their last game. Auburn led 24-0 at halftime and they cruised to an easy win in the second half. The Tigers outgained ULM by a total of 507-218, lost the turnover battle 1-0, and went 12-17 on third down in the game. Payton Thorne threw for 286 yards and five touchdowns, while Jarquez Hunter rushed for 102 yards on 14 carries in the game.
Prior to that win, the Tigers lost to Vanderbilt by a score of 17-7 but did beat Kentucky by a score of 24-10 before that. The Auburn offense has scored 27.6 points per game with 256.5 passing yards and 172 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 18.7 points per game this season. Payton Thorne has completed 63.7% of his passes for 2,111 yards, 18 touchdowns, and seven interceptions, while KeAndre Lambert-Smith has caught 40 passes for 761 yards and eight scores.
Texas A&M Aggies Betting Preview
The Texas A&M Aggies are 8-2 (5-1) this year after they defeated New Mexico State by a score of 38-3 in their last game. Texas A&M led 24-0 at halftime and didn’t allow any points until the fourth quarter in the win. The Aggies outgained NMSU by a total of 565-214, lost the turnover battle 2-0, and went 8-13 on third down in the game. Marcel Reed threw for 268 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, while Amari Daniels rushed for 84 yards and one score.
Prior to that victory, the Aggies lost to South Carolina by a score of 44-20 but did win the previous seven games. The A&M offense has scored 31.6 points per game with 199.9 passing yards and 212.5 rushing yards per game, while the defense has allowed 19.4 points per game this season. Marcel Reed has completed 59.3% of his passes for 1,129 yards, nine touchdowns, and two interceptions, while Noah Thomas has caught 26 passes for 390 yards and four scores.
Why Texas A&M will beat Auburn
- Auburn has lost each of its last 14 games against AP-ranked teams.
- Texas A&M has won 12 of its last 13 games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The favorite has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Texas A&M and Auburn.
- Auburn has failed to cover the spread in each of its last three home games against conference opponents.
- Texas A&M has won the first half in three of its last four road games against conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Texas A&M’s last nine games against conference opponents have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Auburn’s last four November games as an underdog has gone OVER the total points line.
Matchup/League Facts
- Auburn ranks 3rd among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (2.7).
- Auburn ranks T9th among FBS teams for Q3 opponent points per game this season (3.0).
- Texas A&M ranks 4th among FBS teams for Q2 opponent points per game this season (2.9).
- Texas A&M ranks 4th among FBS teams for red zone percentage this season (95.0).
Auburn vs Texas A&M Prediction
Texas A&M comes into this matchup in a must-win situation if they want to make the SEC Title game. The Aggies have played very well in conference play but did get beat up against South Carolina in their last conference game. Auburn only has one conference win this season and their offense has been very unreliable. Both defenses have been pretty good, but I trust the A&M offense way more in this situation. Take the Aggies here.
