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Malik Nabers will lead the LSU Tigers (4-2) into their matchup versus the Auburn Tigers (3-2) at Tiger Stadium on Saturday at 7:00 PM ET.
The LSU Tigers are expected to win by double digits (currently -11) versus the Auburn Tigers. The over/under for this matchup is 60 points.
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Game Info for LSU vs. Auburn
- Game Day: Saturday, October 14, 2023
- Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Stadium: Tiger Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU | -11 | -109 | -111 | 60 | -109 | -111 | -422 | +320 |
LSU Pick Insights
- LSU is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- LSU has not yet covered the spread as favorites of 11 points or more this season (0-1).
- Each of LSU’s five games with a set total have hit the over.
LSU Stats & Insights
- While LSU ranks ninth-worst in the FBS in total defense with 445.7 yards allowed per game, it’s been a different situation on offense, as the LSU Tigers rank third-best in the FBS (548.5 yards per game).
- LSU sports the fifth-best offense this season in terms of points scored (44.8 points per game), but ranks 21st-worst defensively (32.3 points allowed per game).
- LSU has struggled on defense against the pass, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS (282.7 passing yards allowed per game) this season. However, the LSU Tigers rank seventh-best on the other side of the ball, averaging 337.8 passing yards per game.
- LSU ranks 98th in run defense this year (163 rushing yards allowed per game), but has been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking 14th-best in the FBS with 210.7 rushing yards per game.
- LSU has struggled defensively in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking 19th-worst in the FBS (45.6% third-down percentage) this season. With the ball, however, the LSU Tigers ranks third-best, averaging a 55.6% third-down conversion rate.
- LSU has forced seven total turnovers (81st in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (10th in the FBS) for +3a turnover margin of +3, 29th-ranked in college football.
LSU’s Best Players
- Jayden Daniels has been a dual threat for LSU so far this season. He has 1,970 passing yards, completing 72.9% of his passes and tossing 19 touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 422 yards (70.3 ypg) on 75 carries with four rushing touchdowns.
- Logan Diggs has 488 rushing yards on 81 carries with four touchdowns.
- Nabers has hauled in 46 receptions for 771 yards (128.5 yards per game) to lead the team so far this season. He’s found the end zone six times as a receiver.
- Brian Thomas Jr. has put up a 603-yard season so far with nine touchdowns, reeling in 37 passes on 46 targets.
- Kyren Lacy has been the target of 17 passes and compiled nine receptions for 170 yards, an average of 28.3 yards per contest. He’s found the end zone two times through the air this season.
- Harold Perkins has two sacks to pace the team, and also has four TFL, 23 tackles, and one interception.
- Major Burns, LSU’s top tackler, has 34 tackles, one TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Darian Chestnut leads the team with one interception, while also collecting six tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended.
Auburn Betting Insights
- Auburn is 2-3-0 against the spread this season.
- Auburn is a perfect 1-0 against the spread when an underdog by 11 points or more this season.
- Auburn hase gone over in two of five games with a set total (40%).
Auburn Pick Insights
- From an offensive perspective, Auburn is posting 358.2 total yards per contest (92nd-ranked). It ranks 28th in the FBS on the other side of the ball (323.8 total yards surrendered per game).
- Auburn has been dominant on the defensive side of the ball, giving up just 18.2 points per game (25th-best). Offensively, it ranks 71st by accumulating 29.6 points per game.
- Auburn ranks 11th-worst in passing yards per game (156.2), but it has been better defensively, ranking 32nd in the FBS with 195.2 passing yards surrendered per contest.
- Auburn’s rushing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as it ranks 20th-best in the FBS with 202 rushing yards per game. In terms of defense, it is allowing 128.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 54th.
- Auburn is posting a 34.9% third-down conversion rate on offense this season (106th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up a 34.8% third-down rate (40th-ranked) on defense.
- Auburn owns a +2 turnover margin this season, which ranks 42nd in the FBS.
Auburn’s Best Players
- Payton Thorne has been a dual threat for Auburn this season. He has 643 passing yards (128.6 per game) while completing 62.8% of his passes. He’s thrown four touchdown passes and four interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 198 yards (39.6 ypg) on 45 carries with two rushing touchdowns.
- Jarquez Hunter has run the ball 50 times for 202 yards, with two touchdowns.
- Jay Fair leads his team with 196 receiving yards on 18 catches with two touchdowns.
- Rivaldo Fairweather has caught 15 passes and compiled 145 receiving yards (29 per game) with one touchdown.
- Shane Hooks’ eight grabs (on 16 targets) have netted him 106 yards (21.2 ypg) and one touchdown.
- Marcus Harris has racked up two sacks to lead the team, while also picking up four TFL and 17 tackles.
- Eugene Asante, Auburn’s leading tackler, has 31 tackles, two TFL, and 1.5 sacks this year.
- Jaylin Simpson leads the team with four interceptions, while also collecting 13 tackles, one TFL, and four passes defended.
