Vanderbilt Commodores vs Auburn Tigers Prediction, 11/2/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Vanderbilt Commodores vs Auburn Tigers

Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024

Location: Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL

TV: SEC NETWORK

Odds/Point Spread: Tigers (-6.5)

Total/Over-Under: 48

Jordan-Hare Stadium is where the Auburn Tigers (3-5) will meet the Vanderbilt Commodores (5-3) on Saturday, November 2, 2024. Vanderbilt opens this matchup as 6.5-point dogs from Vegas oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 48.

The Vanderbilt Commodores come into this matchup with a record of 5-3 this year. In their last contest, the Commodores played the Texas Longhorns and took a loss by a final of 27-24. Once the final whistle blew, they had 62 plays which gave them a total of 269 yds. The Vanderbilt Commodores ended up running the ball 31 different times and totaled 114 yds, which is an average of 3.7 yds per attempt. When it came to the battle of the line of scrimmage, the Commodores gave up 104 yards on 34 attempts, which is 3.1 yds per run allowed. Vanderbilt conceded 27 pass completions on 37 tries for a total of 288 yds, and a completion percentage of 73.0%.

In terms of scoring points, the Vanderbilt Commodores have an average of 32.0 points per contest. As a unit they're averaging 156.1 yards on the ground which ranks them 70th in Division 1. The Commodores have earned 2,812 total yards for the year. When it comes to getting the ball in the endzone, Vanderbilt has compiled 14 passing touchdowns and 13 touchdowns via the ground. Vanderbilt has accumulated 159 1st downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 46 infractions for 455 yards. They have surrendered the football 5 times.

When talking about passing yards, the Commodores have given up 1,794 yds which has them ranked 81st in D-1. They are allowing 224.3 yards per contest via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 65.6%. During this campaign, they have yielded 339.0 yards per game ranking them 47th in the country. They have allowed 13 touchdowns through the air in addition to 9 touchdowns pounding the rock. The opposition is running for an average of 3.8 yards per tote and 114.8 yards on the ground per game on the campaign. Overall, they have allowed 918 yards via the running game in 8 games. The Commodores rank 59th in the country when it comes to team defense, giving up 22.8 points per game.

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The Tigers head into this game 3-5 for this year. In their last game, the Tigers got the win with a final of 24-10 when they faced the Kentucky Wildcats. Auburn conceded 27 rush attempts for 70 yds (2.6 yds per carry). The Tigers pass defense conceded a completion rate of 44.4%, relinquishing 154 yds on 12 for 27 through the air. The Tigers finished the game with 498 yds and they ran 76 plays (6.6 yards per play). Auburn ran the ball for 6.5 yds per attempt, totaling 326 yds on 50 attempts.

Concerning how much they score, the Tigers currently sit 71st in Division 1 maintaining an average of 27.6 points per game. The Auburn Tigers maintain an average of 431.4 yards per game, which has them sitting 39th in the nation. The Auburn offense has totaled 437 penalty yds on 48 violations, which is good for 66th in Division 1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have thrown 10 interceptions while allowing opponents to recover 7 fumbles and they have earned 166 1st downs. During this campaign thus far, the Tigers have earned 2,022 yards through the air as well as an average of 252.8 passing yards per game, which has them sitting 46th in the nation. They hold an average of 178.6 run yards per game and have rushed for 1,429 yards for the year.

The Tigers are allowing 19.5 points per contest, which has them sitting 26th in the country. Auburn has allowed a total of 897 yards on the ground (112.1 yards per game) as well as 11 touchdowns rushing for the season. This season, they have allowed 156 total points. They have given up 6 touchdowns through the air and 213.3 yards per game, ranking them 58th in the nation. The Tigers defense has taken the field for 535 plays, which ranks them 88th in the country. They have compiled 2 fumbles recovered and 6 interceptions so far this season.

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

Guy's Pick: Take the Commodores +6.5

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