Auburn vs Missouri Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NCAAF, Week 8

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Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz yells during the second half of the team's Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Ohio State on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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  • The Missouri is a -4.5 point favorite vs. Auburn
  • The Auburn vs. Missouri Total (Over/Under): 50.5 points
  • TV Channel: ESPN

The Auburn Tigers (2-4) visit Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field to take on the Missouri Tigers (5-1) on Oct. 19 in Columbia, MO. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:00pm EDT.

Missouri is a betting favorite in Week 8, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Auburn vs. Missouri Over/Under is 50.5 total points.

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Auburn vs. Missouri Odds, Spread, Over/Under:

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Auburn+4.5 -11050.5 -105+160
Missouri -4.5 -11050.5 -115-190

Auburn vs Missouri Prediction:

The winning team model predicts Missouri will win this game with 67.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

This winning team prediction factors in up-to-date player injuries for both Auburn and Missouri, key player performances this season and recent team trends.

Auburn vs Missouri Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Missouri will cover the spread with 54.8% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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  • Auburn has hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.85 Units / 40% ROI)
  • Auburn has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.65 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Auburn have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 13 games (+2.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Auburn have covered the Spread in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.95 Units / 45% ROI)
  • Auburn has hit the Game Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 games (+7.85 Units / 58% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the Moneyline in 9 of their last 11 games (+7.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Missouri have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 12 games (+3.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Missouri has hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.40 Units / 28% ROI)

Auburn Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Auburn is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Auburn is 1-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.7 Units / -22.85% ROI
  • Auburn is 3-3 when betting the Over for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Auburn is 3-3 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -4.55% ROI

Missouri Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Missouri is 3-3 against the spread this college football season (-0.4 Units / -5.97% ROI).

  • Missouri is 4-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +3 Units / 0.66% ROI
  • Missouri is 2-4 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • Missouri is 4-2 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 27.27% ROI

Auburn: Keys to the Game vs. Missouri

Auburn is 1-7 (.125) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-3rd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .533

Auburn is 1-7 (.125) when in a one score game since the 2023 season– T-6th-worst in FBS; Average: .506

Auburn is 1-8 (.111) when averaging less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .499

Auburn is winless (0-10) when allowing 22 or more points since the 2023 season– T-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: .307

Missouri: Keys to the Game vs. Auburn

Missouri is 14-1 (.933) when allowing less than 5 yards per rush since the 2023 season– T-2nd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: .665

Missouri is 7-2 (.778) when sacking the QB less than 3 times since the 2023 season– T-7th-best in FBS; Average: .438

Missouri is 16-2 (.889) when rushing at least 4 yards in a play 10 or more times since the 2023 season– T-7th-best in FBS; Average: .591

Missouri is 16-1 (.941) when allowing less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities since the 2023 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: .613

Matchup Notes for Auburn vs. Missouri

Missouri’s offense has averaged just 1.2 passing TDs per game this season — T-26th-worst among FBS offenses. Auburn’s defense has allowed just 1.0 passing TDs per game this season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

Auburn’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.9% of 174 attempts this season — T-14th-best among FBS offenses. Missouri’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.5% of attempts this season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.

Auburn’s offense has thrown for 1,674 passing yards in 6 games (279.0 YPG) this season — 27th-best among FBS offenses. Missouri’s defense has allowed just 154.5 passing yards per game this season — 7th-best among FBS defenses.

Auburn’s offense has averaged 2.7 passing TDs per game this season — T-12th-best among FBS offenses. Missouri’s defense has allowed just 0.8 passing TDs per game this season — T-13th-best among FBS defenses.

Auburn Offensive Stats & Trends

Auburn WRs have averaged 24.1 yards per reception (361 yards/15 catches) in short yardage situations since the 2023 season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 12.3

Auburn WRs have averaged 24.1 yards per reception (169 yards/7 catches) on 3rd and short since the 2023 season– best among SEC Teams; Average: 11.9

Auburn’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on 14.9% of 174 attempts this season — T-14th-best among FBS offenses. Missouri’s defense allowed 20+ yards on just 7.5% of attempts this season — T-24th-worst among FBS defenses.

Auburn TEs have caught 6 touchdown passes in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– T-most among FBS Teams

Auburn WRs have averaged 24.1 yards per reception (361 yards/15 catches) in short yardage situations since the 2023 season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.3

Missouri Offensive Stats & Trends

Missouri Skill Players have averaged just 7.5 yards per reception (210 yards/28 catches) in the 4th quarter this season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 13.8

Missouri TEs have averaged just 5.3 yards per reception (16 yards/3 catches) on 1st down this season– worst among SEC Teams; Average: 10.4

Missouri Skill Players have no touchdowns on 19 receptions in close and late situations this season– T-worst Receptions Per TD among SEC Teams; Average: 10.3

Missouri’s offense has averaged just 1.2 passing TDs per game this season — T-26th-worst among FBS offenses. Auburn’s defense has allowed just 1.0 passing TDs per game this season — T-29th-best among FBS defenses.

Missouri TEs have averaged just 4.0 yards per reception (20 yards/5 catches) in the 4th quarter since the 2023 season– 2nd-worst among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11.7

Auburn Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends

Auburn has allowed 5 first down receptions in the Red Zone this season– most in the SEC

Auburn has no interceptions and 5 TD passes allowed in the Red Zone this season– T-worst in the SEC; Average: 3.5

Auburn has allowed 5 TD passes in the Red Zone this season– 2nd-most in the SEC

Auburn has tackled opponents for a loss on 2 of 13 rushing attempts (15% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– T-33rd-best in FBS; Average: 11%.

Auburn has tackled opponents for a loss on 2 of 13 rushing attempts (15% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 5th-best in the SEC; Average: 12%.

Missouri Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends

Missouri has tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 12 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 3rd-best in FBS; Average: 11%.

Missouri has tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 12 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 2nd-best in the SEC; Average: 12%.

Missouri has tackled opponents for a loss on 18 of 80 rushing attempts (23% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2023 season– best in the SEC; Average: 16%.

Missouri has tackled opponents for a loss on 4 of 12 rushing attempts (33% TFL%) on 3rd and short this season– 3rd-best among Power Conference Teams; Average: 11%.

Missouri allowed 6 rushing TDs on 60 carries (10 Carries Per TD) in the Red Zone in the 2023 season– 4th-best in FBS; Average: 4.7


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