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Oct 22, 2026 , 02:23 PM ET
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Our college football expert likes a lower-scoring matchup in a battle of Tigers when LSU clashes with Auburn.
Photo By – Reuters Connect. Sam Leavitt of LSU and Byrum Brown of Auburn
Last week’s upset makes the home dog easy to sell, but our LSU vs Auburn predictions are built around the larger mismatch. The LSU Tigers bring the country’s best opponent-adjusted net EPA profile to Jordan-Hare Stadium, while the Auburn Tigers still need Byrum Brown to manufacture too much of the offense himself.
I’m laying the points with LSU and grabbing the Under as my best bet in this Tigers vs Tigers affair. Head over to our latest college football picks for more Week 8 betting analysis.
Who will win LSU vs Auburn: LSU -7.5
I would play the LSU Tigers to 50%.
Last week’s win over the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs absolutely raises the Auburn Tigers’ ceiling, but it took 26 Byrum Brown carries and three Gunner Stockton turnovers to pull it off. Additionally, Auburn is coming off one of its biggest wins in recent memory. I’m not here to tell you that LSU is a better football team than Georgia, but its profile may be more suitable for this matchup.
The visitors sit No. 1 nationally in opponent-adjusted net EPA per play at +0.44, while Auburn is 35th at +0.14. Brown is Auburn’s engine on the ground, yet he ranks 100th among qualifying quarterbacks in EPA per dropback. That’s a dangerous imbalance against a defense that can crowd the box and still trust its coverage.
Jordan-Hare will have some real juice too, with belief injected into Auburn’s season. However, LSU’s down-to-down edge should create separation over 60 minutes.
COVERS INTEL: The metrics show LSU creating havoc on 20.5% of defensive snaps, fifth nationally, while Auburn has allowed havoc on 15.8% of its offensive plays.Enjoying Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account
TOP PICK
LSU vs Auburn Over/Under pick: Under 51.5
The Under is my top pick in this matchup and I’d play it to 49.5.
Brown is producing 0.41 EPA per rush, fourth among qualified runners, and a heavy quarterback-run plan is the best way to keep the game close. That also bleeds clock.
LSU’s defense has held opponents to 4.35 yards per play and a 39.2% success rate, while Auburn’s unit ranks 31st in adjusted EPA allowed and gives up 5.15 yards per snap. LSU’s offense is good, but its opponent-adjusted efficiency ranks 25th rather than among the elite.
Also, I still have not seen enough from Sam Leavitt to trust him to make game-defining plays. I don’t think his head coach has either. LSU can control field position and reach the low 30s. Auburn landing in the teens leaves enough room for Under 51.5.
LSU vs Auburn combo
The prevailing theme throughout is LSU’s defense. It controls the game, wins the game for the Tigers, and keeps it low-scoring throughout.
That holds true early on, which is why I added the first-quarter Under to this combo beyond the previously mentioned two plays. I don’t expect either team to come out guns blazing through the air due to decision-making concerns tied to the quarterback.
That’s particularly true early in the game when the emphasis on either to score quickly is minimal. That should keep the clock running most of the first quarter and start off this heavily correlated combo out strong.
LSU vs Auburn combo
- LSU Moneyline
- Under 51.5
- 1Q Under 10.5
LSU vs Auburn odds
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- Spread: LSU -7.5 | Auburn +7.5
- Over/Under: Over 50.5 (52%) | Under 50.5 (49%)
- Moneyline: LSU 72% | Auburn 29%
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LSU vs Auburn weather
Saturday’s forecast calls for sunshine, temperatures in the mid-60s around kickoff, no meaningful rain risk, and winds around 9 to 12 mph. The game should not be impacted.
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LSU vs Auburn trend to know
The Under is 6-1 in the Tigers’ last seven games as a favorite. Find more college football betting trends for LSU vs. Auburn.
How to watch LSU vs Auburn
| Location | Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama |
| Date | Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 12:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | ABC |
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