The LSU Tigers'(3-1) head to Alabama on Saturday to take on the'Auburn Tigers (3-1) in an SEC matchup. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the LSU vs. Auburn'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
Last week, LSU beat New Mexico 38-0 at home.'QB'Jayden Daniels led LSU to start the game behind 279 yards on 24-of-29 passing before QB'Garrett Nussmeier'came in and tossed for 135 yards and a touchdown on 9-of-10. In total, 10 LSU players caught at least 1 pass with'WR Malik Nabers and WR'Jack Bech (6) leading the way. WR'Brian Thomas Jr. (3/76) had the only aerial TD of the day. On the ground, RB'Noah Cain took care of business with 11 carries for 94 yards and 2 TDs.'The LSU defense held New Mexico to 88 yards of total offense and only 2 first downs the entire game. LSU will need their defense to show up in order to pick up a win on the road.
Auburn beat Missouri 17-14 in overtime last week. They scored 14 points in the 1st quarter to jump out to an early lead but allowed 14 in the 2nd quarter to tie the game up before half time. QB Robby Ashford connected on 12-of-18 passes for 127 yards – 74 of them attributed to 4 receptions from WR Koy Moore, Auburn’s top receiver of the day. On the ground, Ashford carried the ball 15 times for 46 yards and a TD while RB'Cartavious Bigsby rushed 19 times for 44 yards and a TD. The Auburn defense forced 2 turnovers (1 INT, 1 FUM) while also forcing Missouri to punt 8 times.
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