- Auburn is a -35.5 point favorite vs Massachusetts
- Total (Over/Under): 51.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN
The UMass Minutemen visit Jordan-Hare Stadium to take on the Auburn Tigers on Sep. 2. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30pm EDT in Auburn.
– is a betting favorite in Week 1, with the spread sitting at ().
The Massachusetts vs. Auburn Over/Under is total points.
Bet now on Auburn vs Massachusetts & all NCAAF games with BetMGM
Massachusetts vs. Auburn Odds, Spread, Over/Under for Week 1
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Massachusetts | |||
| Auburn |
Massachusetts vs Auburn Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Auburn will win this game with 95.0% confidence.
Massachusetts vs Auburn Spread Prediction for Week 1
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts UMass will cover the spread with 67.2% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Massachusetts and Auburn, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
Bet now on Auburn vs Massachusetts and all games with BetMGM
Best Auburn Player Prop Best Bets Today
Top NCAAF player prop bets for Auburn players for Week 1, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Ja’Varrius Johnson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Jarquez Hunter has hit the Rushing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 83% ROI)
- Robby Ashford has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 3 games (+3.00 Units / 80% ROI)
- Robby Ashford has hit the TD Passes Under in his last 2 games (+2.25 Units / 71% ROI)
Massachusetts Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Massachusetts went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Massachusetts went 1-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Massachusetts went 1-0 when betting the Over for +0 Units / 0% ROI
- Massachusetts went 0-1 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI
Auburn Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Auburn went against the spread last college football season ( Units / ROI).
- Auburn went 4-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2 Units / -5.6% ROI
- Auburn went 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 27.27% ROI
- Auburn went 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / -36.36% ROI
Massachusetts: Keys to the Game vs. Auburn
UMass is winless (0-9) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .445
UMass is winless (0-12) when allowing 200 or more passing yards since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .451
UMass is winless (0-3) when in a one score game since the 2021 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: .494
UMass is 1-19 (.050) when allowing 10 or more rushes of four or more yards since the 2021 season– 2nd-worst in FBS; Average: .452
Auburn: Keys to the Game vs. Massachusetts
Auburn is 2-7 (.182) when losing at least one fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 14th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .330
Auburn is 2-7 (.200) when not forcing a fumble since the 2021 season– tied for 12th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .449
Auburn is 1-9 (.100) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays since the 2021 season– 5th-worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .437
Auburn was winless (0-5) when allowing an average of more than 5 yards on first down plays in the 2022 season– tied for worst among Power 5 Teams; Average: .439
Matchup Notes for Massachusetts vs. Auburn
Auburn gained 2,072 yards on 159 receptions (13.0 YPR) in the 2022 season — 34th-best among FBS skill players. UMass’s defense allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — worst among NonP5 defenses.
Auburn’s offense threw for 2,072 passing yards in 12 games (just 172.7 YPG) in the 2022 season — 13th-worst among FBS offenses. UMass’s defense allowed just 184.6 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s QBs threw for 2,243 passing yards in 12 games (just 186.9 YPG) in the 2022 season — 14th-worst among FBS teams. UMass’s defense allowed just 184.6 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — seventh-best among FBS defenses.
UMass’s RBs averaged just 4.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — second-worst among FBS RBs. Auburn’s defense allowed just 5.1 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for fifth-best among FBS defenses.
UMass’s offense threw for 1,403 passing yards in 12 games (just 116.9 YPG) in the 2022 season — sixth-worst among FBS offenses. New Mexico State’s defense allowed just 210.0 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 20th-best among FBS defenses.
UMass had just 0.3 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — second-worst among FBS skill players. Auburn’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 18th-best among FBS defenses.
Massachusetts Offensive Stats & Trends
UMass Skill Players averaged a touchdown every 32.5 receptions (130 Rec/4 TDs) in the 2022 season– 2nd-worst Receptions Per TD among FBS Teams; Average: 11.6
UMass’s RBs averaged just 4.4 yards after the catch in the 2022 season — second-worst among FBS RBs. Auburn’s defense allowed just 5.1 RAC to RBs in the 2022 season — tied for fifth-best among FBS defenses.
UMass’s offense threw for 1,403 passing yards in 12 games (just 116.9 YPG) in the 2022 season — sixth-worst among FBS offenses. New Mexico State’s defense allowed just 210.0 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — 20th-best among FBS defenses.
UMass had just 0.3 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — second-worst among FBS skill players. Auburn’s defense allowed just 1.2 receiving touchdowns per game in the 2022 season — tied for 18th-best among FBS defenses.
UMass’s offense has thrown for 20 or more yards on just 6.9% of 609 attempts since the 2021 season — tied for fifth-worst among FBS offenses. New Mexico State’s defense allowed 20+ yards on 12.6% of attempts since the 2021 season — 14th-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn Offensive Stats & Trends
Auburn RBs averaged 10.5 yards from scrimmage per touch (168 yards / 16 touches) on 3rd and short in the 2022 season– 2nd-best among FBS Teams; Average: 4.2
Auburn gained 2,072 yards on 159 receptions (13.0 YPR) in the 2022 season — 34th-best among FBS skill players. UMass’s defense allowed 14.7 Yards Per Reception in the 2022 season — worst among NonP5 defenses.
Auburn’s offense threw for 2,072 passing yards in 12 games (just 172.7 YPG) in the 2022 season — 13th-worst among FBS offenses. UMass’s defense allowed just 184.6 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn’s QBs threw for 2,243 passing yards in 12 games (just 186.9 YPG) in the 2022 season — 14th-worst among FBS teams. UMass’s defense allowed just 184.6 passing yards per game in the 2022 season — seventh-best among FBS defenses.
Auburn WRs averaged 19.0 yards per reception (342 yards/18 catches) in the 4th quarter in the 2022 season– 2nd-best among Power 5 Teams; Average: 13.2
UMass Minutemen Defensive Stats & Trends
UMass has allowed opponents to rush for 20+ yards on 64 of their 952 carries (7%) since the 2021 season– worst in FBS; Average: 3%
UMass allowed 15.5 yards per completion (2,215 yards/143 completions) in the 2022 season– tied for worst in FBS; Average: 12.6
UMass has allowed passes of 20+ yards on 91 of 571 attempts (16%) since the 2021 season– 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 10%
UMass has allowed 15.5 yards per completion (5,287 yards/341 completions) since the 2021 season– worst among Non-Power 5 Teams; Average: 13.0
UMass allowed passes of 20+ yards on 41 of 265 attempts (15%) in the 2022 season– tied for 2nd-best in FBS; Average: 10%
Auburn Tigers Defensive Stats & Trends
Auburn has tackled opponents for a loss on just 18 of 150 rushing attempts (12% TFL%) in the Red Zone since the 2021 season– tied for 24th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Auburn allowed a Completion Pct of just 58% (237 completions/408 attempts) in the 2022 season– tied for 35th-best in FBS; Average: 60%
Auburn has allowed a Completion Pct of 69% (25 completions/36 attempts) on 3rd and short since the 2021 season– 33rd-worst in FBS; Average: 63%
Auburn opponents averaged 27.2 Passing Attempts per TD (408 Pass Attempts/15 Passing TDs) in the 2022 season– 24th-best in FBS; Average: 20.3
Auburn tackled opponents for a loss on just 6 of 84 rushing attempts (7% TFL%) in the Red Zone in the 2022 season– 7th-worst in FBS; Average: 15%.
Bet now on Auburn vs Massachusetts and all games with BetMGM
College Football Betting at BetMGM
BetMGM is the best online sportsbook for college football betting.
Whether you’re a first-time bettor checking out the best sportsbook promos, a casual fan betting on national championship odds and Heisman Trophy odds, or a longtime diehard breaking down trends for live sports betting, there are entertainment options for everyone.
Visit the sportsbook today to place a college football bet online!
