Texas A&M at Auburn College Football Picks and Predictions 11/3/2018

Saturday, November 3, 2018

Jordan-Hare Stadium

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Jordan-Hare Stadium is the venue for the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Auburn Tigers on Saturday, November 3, 2018. The opening line for this matchup has Auburn as 4.5 point favorites. The Tigers are 3-5-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 2-6-0. The Aggies are 6-2-0 ATS and their over/under record is 3-5-0.

Valuable Texas A&M Aggies Betting Trends

The Texas A&M Aggies are 3-5-0 against the over/under

The Texas A&M Aggies are 6-2-0 against the spread

Important Auburn Tigers Betting Trends

The Auburn Tigers are 2-6-0 against the over/under

The Auburn Tigers are 3-5-0 against the spread

Key Texas A&M Aggies Injuries

10/23/18 WR Kendrick Rogers Undisclosed is probable Saturday vs Mississippi State
10/22/18 OL Keaton Sutherland Ankle is upgraded to probable Saturday vs Mississippi State
10/02/18 WR Jhamon Ausbon Foot is out indefinitely
09/16/18 PK Daniel LaCamera Foot is out indefinitely
09/12/18 LB Anthony Hines III Leg is out for season
08/29/18 DB Clifford Chattman Undisclosed is out indefinitely
08/22/18 DB Ikenna Okeke Knee is out for season
08/05/18 DL Micheal Clemons Foot is out indefinitely

Key Auburn Tigers Injuries

10/20/18 OL Calvin Ashley Medical is questionable
10/20/18 DB Jamel Dean Shoulder is questionable
10/20/18 DL Marlon Davidson Ankle is questionable
10/20/18 LB Richard McBryde Neck is questionable
10/06/18 WR Will Hastings Knee is out for season
09/20/18 TE Jalen Harris Transferred has left team
09/20/18 WR Nate Craig-Myers Transferred has left team
09/11/18 P Aidan Marshall Left Team is out for season

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Texas A&M Aggies have run for 1,491 yards as a unit, which ranks 53rd in the nation. They've run 319 times, averaging 4.7 yards per rush as a unit. The Aggies have been penalized on offense 54 times for 458 yards so far this year, which has them 54th in the country in penalties. They are 64th in Division 1 in points scored with 239. They have run 604 plays this year for 3,700 yards, which ranks them 30th in the nation in total offense. The Aggies average 6.1 yards per play, which is 44th in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 208 1st downs this season, ranking them 11th overall as an offensive unit. Kellen Mond has completed 155 throws while attempting 260 passes for a completion percentage of 59.6%. He has passed for 2,032 yards this year. He averages 7.6 adjusted yards per throw and 7.8 yards per pass attempt. His quarterback rating this season is 134.6.

Defensive Statistics

The Aggies rush defense has given up 207 attempts for 692 yards this season, putting them in 5th place in the country against the run. They have had 56 penalties for 509 yards on defense this year. That places them 92nd in Division 1. Texas A&M is 35th in college football in points surrendered on defense with 172. They have given up a total of 2,625 yards on D, which is 24th in the nation. The Aggies are 96th in yards per play allowed with 6. Opponent offenses have completed 133 throws on 227 attempts against the Texas A&M Aggies defense this season, ranking them 29th and 37th in the country. The Texas A&M pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,933 yards in the air, which is 83rd overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Texas A&M Aggies have tried 22 field goals this year and made 15, which is 7th in college football. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 68%. Texas A&M Aggies kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 26 for 26 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,626 yards on 31 punts, averaging 53 yards per punt. That ranks them 1st in the NCAA in punting average. Texas A&M is 40th in the country in punt returns with 15. They've totaled 145 punt return yards and average 9.7 yards per return, which is 59th in D-1. They have returned 13 kicks for 301 yards on special teams, which puts them 86th in kick return yardage. The Aggies average 23 yards per kick return and they are 34th in the nation in all-purpose yards with 4,146.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Tigers are 73rd in Division 1 in points scored with 227. They have run 553 plays this season for 3,117 yards, which ranks them 83rd in the nation in total offense. The Auburn Tigers average 5.6 yards per play, which is 73rd in college football. As a team they have accumulated a total of 161 1st downs this year, placing them 85th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Auburn has run for 1,378 yards as a team, which ranks 70th in the country. They've run 315 times, averaging 4.4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Tigers have been penalized on offense 56 times for 498 yards so far this season, which has them 37th in the nation in penalties. Jarrett Stidham has thrown for 1,714 yards this season. He has completed 142 passes on 235 attempts for a completion percentage of 60.4%. His quarterback rating this year is 129.5. He averages 7.3 yards per pass attempt and 7.2 adjusted yards per throw.

Defensive Statistics

Auburn is 14th in the nation in points allowed on defense with 132. They have surrendered a total of 2,786 yards on D, which is 41st in Division 1. The Tigers are ranked 26th in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Opposing offenses have completed 146 passes on 268 attempts against the Auburn defense this season, placing them 59th and 87th in the country. The Auburn Tigers pass defense has also given up a total of 1,780 yards through the air, which is 60th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has allowed 300 attempts for 1,006 yards this year, putting them in 28th place in D-1 against the run. The Tigers have committed 56 penalties for 456 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 70th in the nation.

Special Teams Stats

Auburn is ranked 16th in the nation in punt returns with 18. They've accumulated 230 punt return yards and average 12.8 yards per return, which is 29th in college football. They have returned 13 kicks for 313 yards on special teams, ranking 83rd in kick return yardage. The Auburn Tigers average 24 yards per kick return and they are 74th in the country in all-purpose yards with 3,660. The Tigers have attempted 21 field goals this season and made 11, which is 30th in D-1. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 52%. Auburn kickers have made 100% of their extra points, going 26 for 26 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,425 yards on 32 punts, averaging 45 yards per punt. That places them 19th in Division 1 in punting average.

Who will win tonight's Aggies/Tigers college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Tigers -4.5

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