Auburn Tigers (2-4) vs. Missouri Tigers (5-1)
With week 8 of the NCAAF season around the corner, the 2-4 Auburn Tigers are about to compete against the 5-1 Missouri Tigers on October 19, 2024. The match will occur at 12:00 PM Eastern Time at Memorial Stadium. Both teams are eager to turn their seasons around. This clash will be broadcast live on ESPN. College football expert picks will be influenced by the accompanying differences in results and team spirit between the two competitors this season.
At Auburn, running back Jarquez Hunter and wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith are some of the stars to look out for. Hunter has carried the ball 78 times for 528 yards, averaging a remarkable 6.8 yards per carry, making him a critical contributor to the offensive game plan at Auburn. He recorded a long rush of 38 yards and 3 touchdowns, showcasing his ability to explode for long runs. Lambert-Smith has also made a name for himself, obtaining 510 receiving yards from 24 receptions and scoring six touchdowns. Auburn will perhaps be relying on his great playmaking ability and effectiveness on deep routes as they look to cause an upset against Missouri.
For Missouri, running back Marcus Carroll and wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. have also been key during the excellent beginning of the campaign. Carroll has earned a total of 281 rushing yards after 58 attempts, averaging 4.8 yards a carry, with the iron cross getting attached on five occasions as of this season. Wease Jr. has been a great resource with 31 receptions for 407 yards, adding another offensive threat to the team and allowing Missouri’s offensive strategy to be more diverse and profound.
Auburn Tigers vs. Missouri Tigers Game Info
| When: | Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 12:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Memorial Stadium |
| TV: | ESPN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Payton Thorne QB vs. Brady Cook QB
Auburn’s quarterback Payton Thorne has a season so far of completing 77 passes out of 129 throwing for a total of 1238 yards. Thorne’s hallmark are all his concentrations, through the rough times as well with 6 interceptions and 12 sacks he claims a decent 59.7% completion rate and a passer rating of 156.6. He has a lot of potential in being effective in deep passes as he has the longest pass of 70 yards. This skill will come in handy for Auburn as they face the aggressive Missouri defense.
Brady Cook from Missouri has been better in terms of consistency throwing 119 out of 184 attempts for a total of 1351 yards. Cooks better completion percentage is 64.7 % and his 137.8 passer rating is caused by being careful with the ball as he does not throw the ball into harm’s way, especially with ball distribution and decision making which is crucial to any offense, especially Missouri’s. While he was sacked 11 times, he only has one interception further enhances his strong leadership with efficiency in the pocket with minimal turnover rates.
NCAAF Odds/Point Spread: Missouri Tigers -190, Total Odds 51.5
The current betting lines see the Missouri Tigers favored with a spread of -4.5 and a moneyline of -190, reflecting their strong season performance. The total set at 51.5 points, with equal odds for over and under, suggests expectations of a moderately high-scoring affair.
Auburn Tigers Betting Trends
Auburn has struggled in recent matchups, especially in conference play where they are 4-14 SU against Southeastern conference opponents. However, they are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games played in week 8, showing a tendency to perform better against the spread during mid-season games.
Missouri Tigers Betting Trends
Missouri’s recent form has been excellent, going 12-5 ATS in their last 17 games and maintaining a strong 9-1 SU record in their last 10 games. Their performance at home is even more dominant, with a perfect 7-0 SU record in their last 7 games at Memorial Stadium.
Auburn Tigers vs. Missouri Tigers 10/19/2024 Betting Picks
Given the statistics and trends, I would give this game in favor of Missouri because they have been very effective and they play at home. Still, week 8 has been favorable for Auburn such that they history would suggest they cover the spread. For those considering prop bets, go for performance props especially those concerning Jarquez Hunter’s average rushing yards.
As regards the total points, the combination of an explosive offensive play from Auburn and a steady play from Missouri makes the total points line of 51.5 seem very possible for the over. The over could be a good option considering both teams can score and the fact that Missouri has had overs lately in their conference games. When attempting to find the best online betting strategy for this game, using a combination of spread bets and performance props yields the maximum returns on investment for this game.
