by Rod Pearson
Friday, Nov 22, 2024
Game Time: 7:30 pm ET, Saturday, November 23, 2024
Venue: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn University, AL
Where to Watch: ESPN
Opening Odds at USA Sportsbooks
DraftKings: Point Spread: Texas A&M -2.5, Auburn +2.5; Over/Under: 46.5 points
Bet365: Point Spread: Texas A&M -2.5, Auburn +2.5; Over/Under: 46.5 points
BetMGM: Point Spread: Texas A&M -2.5, Auburn +2.5; Over/Under: 46.5 points
Season Record
Texas A&M Aggies: 8-2 (5-1) (2nd place, SEC)
Auburn Tigers: 4-6 (1-5) (14th place, SEC)
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Texas A&M Aggies: won their last game at home against the New Mexico State Aggies 38-3.
Auburn Tigers: won their last game at home against the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks 48-14.
Texas A&M Aggies vs Auburn Tigers Preview and Analysis
Texas A&M is entering this game with an 8-2 record overall and they have a 5-1 record in their conference games too. They are 5-1 in their home games, 2-1 in their road games, and they are also 1-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against New Mexico State 38-3. Marcel Reed was the starting QB and he completed 20/31 passes for 268 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Amari Daniels led the team in rushing yards with 84 and 1 TD. Theo Melin Öhrström led the receivers with 111 receiving yards on 5 receptions. Malick Sylla led the defense in that game with 4 solo tackles and 1 assisted tackle while Malick Sylla led the defense in sacks with 2. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Auburn is entering this game with a 4-6 record overall and they have a 1-5 record in their conference games too. They are 3-4 in their home games, 1-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They won their last game against LA-Monroe 48-14. Payton Thorne was the starting QB and he completed 22/32 passes for 286 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Jarquez Hunter led the team in rushing yards with 102. KeAndre Lambert-Smith led the receivers with 104 receiving yards on 6 receptions and 1 TD. Kayin Lee led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles and 0 assisted tackles while Jalen McLeod and Demarcus Riddick each led the defense in sacks with 1. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.
Texas A&M vs Auburn Prediction
The current betting odds have Texas A&M listed as a 2.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Texas A&M has looked great in their games this season with their 8-2 record overall and their 5-1 conference record which has them right at the top of the SEC and in this playoff race. Their only conference loss was against South Carolina who has looked better lately, and their only other loss this season was at the start of the year against a really good Notre Dame that is ranked as one of the best in the nation. Meanwhile, Auburn hasn't looked good in their games this season with their 4-6 record overall and their 1-5 conference record which has them right near the bottom of the SEC and out of the playoff race. They have struggled against SEC opponents all season and they haven't looked great in their home games with their 3-4 home record. They are coming off a win over New Mexico State in their last one and they can't afford to lose another game if they want to become bowl eligible, but this team doesn't have a lot of talent on their side. They have been up and down all season while Mike Elko has this Texas A&M team rolling in his first season. They bounced back in their last game with a win over LA-Monroe and that will give them some momentum with the finish line right around the corner. Texas A&M has the better defense and the more reliable offense so this is a game they can't lose if they want to be in the CFP. The best way to place a bet here is on Texas A&M to cover the spread in this game.
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NCAAF Betting Trends
Texas A&M Aggies: 6-3 ATS versus good offensive teams - averaging 425 yards/game or more. 6-1 1H ATS after a game with a turnover margin of -2 or worse. 7-4 1H ATS vesus good rushing teams - averaging 4.75 rushing yards/carry or more. 6-3 1H UNDER off a home win by 17 points or more. 7-4 1H UNDER after allowing 14 points or less last game.
Auburn Tigers: 0-6 ATS off a home win by 17 points or more. 0-7 ATS after scoring 37 points or more last game. 1-6 ATS versus good rushing teams - averaging 200 rushing yards/game or more. 5-1 UNDER off a home win by 17 points or more. 8-1 UNDER after allowing 14 points or less last game. 6-1 UNDER after scoring 37 points or more last game.
Key Injuries
Texas A&M Aggies: C. Bisontis (OL) Doubtful - Undisclosed. R. Owens (RB) Doubtful - Lower Body. T. Chappell (DB) Out - Undisclosed. C. Allen (WR) Out - Arm. J. Henderson (QB) Questionable - Undisclosed. L. Moss (RB) Out - Leg. M. Nabou (OL) Out - Knee.
Auburn Tigers: C. Wooden (SAF) Probable - Undisclosed. C. Burton (WR) Out - Concussion. B. Frazier (TE) Out - Foot. A. McPherson (K) Out - Undisclosed. C. Anthony (CB) Out - Undisclosed. T. Scott (CB) Out - Undisclosed. J. Waller (DE) Out - Undisclosed. B. Battie (RB) Out - Head.
Notable Quotes
“In a game like this you want to handle your business and do the things that you’ve got to do and we did that tonight.” - Mike Elko after his team’s win against NMSU in their last game.
“I thought it was a pretty dominant performance, with just a small lapse at the beginning of the third quarter by both sides. I was really proud of our kids and our effort. Hopefully, we gained some confidence heading into these last two huge football games that we have.” - Hugh Freeze after his team’s win against ULM in their last game.
Starting Lineups
Texas A&M Aggies
WR Thomas, Noah
WR Allen, Cyrus
WR Barber, Jabre
TE Watson, Tre
QB Weigman, Conner
RB Daniels, Amari
Auburn Tigers
WR Coleman, Cam
WR Lambert-Smith, KeAndre
WR Lewis, Robert
TE Fairweather, Rivaldo
QB Brown, Hank
RB Hunter, Jarquez
Statistical Leaders
Texas A&M Aggies
Passing: M. Reed (1129)
Rushing: L. Moss (769)
Receiving: N. Thomas (390)
Touchdowns: L. Moss (10)
Auburn Tigers
Passing: P. Thorne (2111)
Rushing: J. Hunter (1015)
Receiving: K. Lambert-Smith (761)
Touchdowns: K. Lambert-Smith (8)
Coaches:
Texas A&M Aggies: Mike Elko (1st season)
Auburn Tigers: Hugh Freeze (2nd season)
Rod Pearson
About the Author:
Rod Pearson has been a rabid sports fan his entire life. He grew up in Ontario, and was skilled in both hockey and baseball, and pitched in an elite baseball league for many years. In 2022, Rod decided to hang up his glove, so that he could write about the sports he loves -- but from a gambling perspective. Join Rod every day as he breaks down the games to find the best betting value.
