The Auburn Tigers (2-0) are heavily favored, by 38 points, versus the FCS Samford Bulldogs on Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The over/under for the outing is 62 points.
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Auburn vs. Samford Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | -38 | -110 | -110 | 62 | -110 | -110 |
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Computer Pick
Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.
Team Stat Comparison (2022)
| Auburn | Samford | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 24.8 (91) | 0.0 (85) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 29.5 (83) | 33.0 (17) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 20 (101) | 1 (17) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 13 (102) | 0 (65) |
Auburn vs. Samford Betting Insights (2022)
Auburn Stats and Trends
- Auburn has covered once in two chances against the spread this season.
- So far this season, one Auburn game has hit the over.
- War Eagle’s games this season have had an average of 53.3 points, 8.7 fewer than this matchup’s over/under.
Samford Stats and Trends (2022)
- The Bulldogs won their only game last year when playing as at least 38-point underdogs.
- The average over/under for Samford’s outings last year was 62.5, 0.5 more points than this game’s point total.
Auburn Players to Watch
- This season, Payton Thorne has racked up 235 passing yards (117.5 yards per game) while connecting on 19 of 31 passes (61.3% completion percentage), with three touchdowns and one interception.
- Damari Alston has taken 16 carries for a team-leading 94 rushing yards (47.0 yards per game) while scoring one touchdown.
- So far this year Jeremiah Cobb has run for 77 yards on eight carries (38.5 ypg), with one rushing touchdown.
- Jay Fair has seven catches, leading his team with 81 yards (40.5 ypg) while hauling in two touchdowns this season.
- Malcolm Johnson Jr. has contributed with two catches for 59 yards this year. He puts up 59.0 receiving yards per game.
- Shane Hooks is averaging 41.0 yards per game, racking up two receptions for 41 yards.
Samford Players to Watch (2022 Stats)
- Michael Hiers racked up 62 passing yards (62.0 yards per game) with a 61.9% completion percentage last year (13-of-21), while throwing zero touchdowns and zero interceptions. He also tacked on 11 rushing yards on four carries, averaging 11.0 yards per game.
- Jay Stanton took five attempts for 12 rushing yards a season ago (12.0 yards per game).
- Ty King reeled in four passes for 52 yards last season. He averaged 52.0 yards per game.
- Kendall Watson’s stat line last year showed two grabs for 16 yards. He averaged 16.0 receiving yards per game.
- Chandler Smith caught two passes for 15 yards last year, averaging 15.0 yards per game.
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