Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Auburn Tigers Prediction, 11/19/2022 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Western Kentucky Hilltoppers vs Auburn Tigers

Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022

Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL

TV: SECN

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-7.5)

Total/Over-Under: 52

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (7-4) are hitting the road to Jordan-Hare Stadium on Saturday where they will play the Auburn Tigers (4-6). Western Kentucky opens this contest as 7.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The over/under is 52.

The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers come into this game with a record of 7-4 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Hilltoppers played against the Rice Owls and went home with a win by a final score of 45-10. Austin Reed connected on 23/33 with 377 yards passing and 3 touchdowns. He had a QB rating of 189.6 and ended the contest with 1 pick. Markese Stepp was the best rusher for the Hilltoppers with 8 totes for 64 yds (8.0 yards per carry). At the end of the game, they had 55 plays which converted into 495 yards. The Western Kentucky Hilltoppers ran the football 22 different times and recorded 118 yards, which came out to an average of 5.4 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Hilltoppers conceded 165 yds on 40 attempts, which calculates to 4.1 yds per run allowed. Western Kentucky surrendered 19 completions on 29 tries for 161 yds, and a completion percentage of 65.5%.

The Hilltoppers have earned 5,330 yards in total for the year. With reference to scoring touchdowns, Western Kentucky has compiled 33 passing touchdowns and 14 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 17 different times. Western Kentucky has recorded 265 1st downs, and they have been called for 72 penalties for 663 yards. Offensively they're averaging 148.2 yards rushing ranking them 72nd in the country. Regarding putting points on the board, the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers hold an average of 37.9 points per game.

Concerning yards via the pass, the Hilltoppers have allowed 2,522 yards which puts them in 94th in D-1. They have conceded 229.3 yards per outing via the pass in addition to giving up a completion percentage of 61.8%. For the year, they have allowed 374.4 yards per outing which puts them 62nd in college football. They have surrendered 15 touchdowns by air and 12 touchdowns running the ball. The opposition is running for 3.8 yards per tote and 145.1 rushing yards per contest so far this year. For the year, they have given up 1,596 yards via the ground game in 11 games. The Hilltoppers rank 30th in Division 1 regarding team defense, conceding 21.2 PPG.

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The Tigers head into this game 4-6 for this season. In their last game, the Tigers took home the win by a final score of 13-10 when they played the Texas A&M Aggies. Robby Ashford (1 TD) ended the game with 60 yards on 6/13 passing while his quarterback rate was 79.5. He had 2 interceptions and his Y/A was 4.6. Tank Bigsby carried the rock 23 times for 121 yards, walking away from the game with 5.3 yds per carry for Auburn. Auburn rushed the ball for 4.9 yards per attempt, finishing the contest with 270 yds on 55 carries. The Tigers finished the contest with a total of 330 yards while running 68 plays (4.9 yards per play). The Tigers pass defense allowed a completion rate of 38.9%, surrendering 121 yds on 14 for 36 passing. Auburn relinquished 24 rush attempts for 94 yds (3.9 yards per rush).

Regarding their ability to score points, the Tigers rank 100th in the nation averaging 22.9 PPG. During the season to this point, the Tigers have a total of 1,873 passing yards as well as an average of 187.3 throwing yards per contest, ranking them 113th in the nation. The Auburn Tigers have an average of 377.3 yards per game, which has them ranked 76th in D-1. The Auburn offense has racked up 594 yds of penalties on 75 violations, ranking them 19th in Division 1 in terms of helping out the other team.

The Tigers are relinquishing 28.8 points per contest, which has them 87th in the nation. Auburn has allowed a total of 1,814 yards rushing (181.4 yards per game) and 24 touchdowns rushing for the year. In total, they have given up 288 points. They have conceded 10 touchdowns via the pass as well as 202.8 yards/contest, ranking them 35th in the nation. The Tigers defense has been on the field for 707 plays, which ranks 90th in college football.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Hilltoppers +7.5

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