When: Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 12:00 PM ET.

Where: Jordan-Hare Stadium, Auburn, Alabama.

How: ESPN.

Spread: Auburn -5.5.

Total: 50.

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Bulldogs Spotlight

The Mississippi State Bulldogs are coming off a tough loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks, but managed to cover the 4-point spread. On the road, the Bulldogs aerial attack ranks 1st in the country in pass yards per game and are averaging 32 points per game. Their road defense has been stellar as well ranking 34th in points allowed, 8th in pass yards allowed, 25th in rush yards allowed, 4th in time on the field, and 23rd in yards per play. 

Mississippi State has been hot lately, going 4-1 ATS in their last five games, and 5-1 ATS in their last six games on the road. However, they are just 1-4 SU in their last five games versus Auburn, and 1-5 SU in their last six games in Auburn. They’ve also gone just 1-8 SU in their last 9 versus a West Division opponent.

Tigers Spotlight

The Auburn Tigers are coming off a beating to the Texas A&M Aggies, while failing to cover the 4.5-point spread. At home, the Tigers rank 23rd in points per game, 55th in pass yards per game, and 28th in rush yards per game. On the other side their defense stingy, ranking 27th in points allowed, 33rd in pass yards allowed, and 65th in rush yards allowed. They also don’t let up big plays, ranking 29th in yards per play.

Auburn on the other hand  owns a 4-1 ATS record versus a West Division opponent. The Tigers are also 15-3 SU in their last 18 home games. The favorite has gone 4-1 ATS in their last five meetings.

Final Say

Mississippi State is coming off of a more mentally draining loss, and have to face a team that’s been a tough out at home, and has won by an average of 11 points in their last three meetings. Lay the points and back Auburn at home.

Pick: Auburn Tigers -5.5