The Auburn Tigers and the Texas A&M Aggies meet in week 5 college football action from Kyle Field on Saturday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s an Auburn Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies prediction.
Auburn Tigers Recap
The Auburn Tigers come into this game looking to bounce back from a 24-17 loss at the hands of Oklahoma last time out to fall to 3-1 on the year. After this game, Auburn will head home for a game against Georgia.
Tigers Looking To Rebound From First Loss
Jackson Arnold has thrown for 721 yards and 5 touchdowns on 68.3% passing while also rushing for 181 yards and 4 touchdowns this season. Jeremiah Cobb leads Auburn in rushing with 375 yards and 4 touchdowns while Damari Alston also added 109 rushing yards and a touchdown this season. Cam Coleman leads Auburn with 237 receiving yards with 2 touchdowns while Eric Singleton Jr. has a team-high 22 receptions for 209 yards and 2 touchdowns and Horatio Fields also has 12 catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. On defense, Xavier Atkins has a team-high 19 total tackles with a pair of sacks while Keyron Crawford has 18 total tackles with a team-high 15 solo tackles and 3 sacks. Keldric Faulk and Jared Smith also have 2 sacks apiece this season.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Texas A&M has lost four of its last five games against teams from Alabama.
- Auburn has won three of its last four games.
- Texas A&M has failed to cover the spread in each of its last nine games against non-AP-ranked teams.
- The underdog has covered the spread in seven of Texas A&M’s last eight games.
Texas A&M Aggies Recap
The Texas A&M Aggies come into this one looking to add on to their 41-40 win over Notre Dame last time out to sit at 3-0 this season. After this game, the Aggies will square off against Mississippi State at home.
Aggies Looking To Remain Unbeaten
Marcel Reed has thrown for 869 yards, 9 touchdowns and an interception on 58.6% passing while also rushing for 142 yards and a touchdown. Le’Veon Moss has rushed for a team-high 168 yards and 4 touchdowns while Mario Craver leads A&M’s receiving group with 20 receptions for 443 yards and 4 touchdowns and KC Concepcion has 13 catches for 227 yards and 3 scores. On defense, Taurean York and Marcus Ratcliffe each have a team-high 17 total tackles while Cashius Howell has a team-high 3 sacks. As a unit, Texas A&M has combined for 9 sacks and an interception so far this season.
Why the Texas A&M Aggies will win
- Texas A&M has won each of its last 12 games against non-AP-ranked teams at Kyle Field.
- Auburn has lost each of its last nine road games against AP-ranked teams.
- Auburn has failed to cover the spread in each of its last five games in September.
- The home team has covered the spread in each of the last four games between Auburn and Texas A&M.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of Texas A&M’s last nine games as a favorite have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of Auburn’s last five games as a road underdog have gone UNDER the total points line.
Auburn Tigers vs. Texas A&M Aggies Prediction
I’m on Texas A&M here. I think they bye week did A&M some good because I don’t know how the Aggies would’ve been able to play another high energy game after they beat Notre Dame in their last matchup, but I just don’t see Auburn being able to match A&M offensively here. It’s a bit concerning for the Aggie defense that they’ve yet to allow fewer than 22 points in a game with a schedule that also features Utah State and UTSA, but I just have been really impressed with what A&M’s brought to the table offensively, so I’ll lay the points with A&M in this one.