Saturday, September 19, 2015

Tiger Stadium

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The Auburn Tigers take on the LSU Tigers on Saturday at Tiger Stadium. The opening line for this game has LSU as 7.5 point favorites and the over/under was set at 52.5.

Auburn is 1-4 against the spread in their last 5 games following a straight up win and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 conference games. They are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 road games vs. a team with a winning home record and 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games following an ATS loss. The under is 3-1-2 in the Tigers last 6 games overall and 3-1-1 in their last 5 games on grass. The under is also 3-1-1 in their last 5 games following an ATS loss and 3-1-1 in their last 5 vs. a team with a winning record.

LSU is 6-13-1 against the spread in their last 20 games following a S.U. win and 4-10 ATS in their last 14 games after allowing more than 280 yards passing in their previous game. They are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game. The under is 6-0 in the Tigers last 6 conference games and 6-1 in their last 7 games overall. The under is also 6-1 in their last 7 games after accumulating less than 170 yards passing in their previous game and 5-1 in their last 6 games on grass.

Auburn is averaging a total of 29 points per game on offense. In the air, they are attempting an average of 26.5 passes per game and completing 16 of them for a 60.4 percent completion percentage on the year. They are throwing for 186.5 yards per game through the air as well. The Tigers carry the ball for an average of 177.5 yards per game on 39.5 attempts for an average of 4.5 yards per carry this season. They also run 66 plays per contest and average 5.5 yards per play for an average of 364 yards per game. The Tigers are averaging 22 first downs per game and they accumulate 60 penalty yards per game via 5.5 penalties.

Auburn gives up an average of 222 passing yards and 22 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow 21.5 completions per game on 38 attempts for a completion percentage of 56.6. The Tigers allow 199.5 rushing yards per game on 47 carries for a 4.2 average per play. Auburn allows 421.5 total yards per game including 5 yards per play. They force 1.5 turnovers per contest and get flagged for 5 penalties for 35.5 yards per game.

LSU is accumulating 21 points per game on offense. In the air, they attempt an average of 14 passes per game and complete 9 of them for a 64.3 percent completion percentage. They throw for an average of 71 yards per game through the air as well. The Tigers carry the ball for an average of 266 yards per game on 47 attempts for an average of 5.7 yards per carry. They also run 61 plays per game and average 5.5 yards per play for a total of 337 yards per game. The Tigers get an average of 16 first downs per game and they average 95 penalty yards per game via 9 penalties.

LSU gives up 335 passing yards per outing and 19 points per game on the defensive side of the ball. They allow an average of 34 completions on 54 attempts per game for a completion percentage of 63. The Tigers allow 43 rushing yards per contest on 26 carries for a 1.7 average per rush. LSU allows 378 total yards per game for an average of 4.7 yards per play. They force 0 turnovers per contest and 5 penalties for 45 yards in each contest.

Auburn Betting Trends

Auburn is 1-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

Auburn has an ATS record of 0-2-0 this season

LSU Betting Trends

LSU is 0-1-0 against the over/under so far this season

LSU has an ATS record of 0-1-0 this season

Injuries to Watch

Auburn

09/14/15 DL Carl Lawson Hip probable Saturday vs. LSU
09/14/15 DB Joshua Holsey Knee doubtful Saturday vs. LSU
09/14/15 DB Tray Matthews Undisclosed probable Saturday vs. LSU
09/08/15 QB Tyler Queen Elbow out for season
09/03/15 WR Myron Burton Jr. Personal has left team

LSU

09/13/15 DE Isaiah Washington Arm "?" Saturday vs. Auburn
09/09/15 OL Chidi Valentine-Okeke Redshirt out for season
09/09/15 DT Mickey Johnson Undisclosed out for season
09/08/15 S Jalen Mills Ankle out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Auburn

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