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Friday night in Waco is about to get wild. The Auburn Tigers roll into a packed McLane Stadium to face the Baylor Bears in a Week 1 showdown that has bettors buzzing and fans fired up.
College football picks and predictions from top analysts point to a close, high-scoring battle, with smart money watching every point spread and player move.
BetAnything odds
- Auburn -2.5 | Moneyline -135
- Baylor +2.5 | Moneyline +115
- Total (O/U) 58.5
The breakdown
With Auburn favored by just 2.5, this profiles as a toss-up. That slim edge looks like a nod to Baylor’s home field. Expect a four-quarter fight that could swing late.
Team trends and stats
Auburn Tigers
- 2023 record: 5–7
- Defense allowed 21.3 PPG (27th nationally)
- Offense averaged 27.8 PPG
Baylor Bears
- 2023 record: 8–5 (Texas Bowl bid)
- Offense averaged 34.4 PPG
- Defense allowed 26.7 PPG
Key players to watch
Auburn
- QB Payton Thorne: 2,713 passing yards, 21 TDs
- RB Jarquez Hunter: 1,201 rushing yards, 8 TDs
Baylor
- QB Sawyer Robertson: 3,071 passing yards, 28 TDs
- RB Bryson Washington: 1,000+ rushing yards, 12 TDs
Betting insights
- Auburn finished 5–6 ATS last season
- Baylor went 8–4 ATS
- Implied score from the line: Auburn 30–28
- Several models predict a Baylor upset
Picks and prediction
The smart money leans Baylor. With a more explosive offense and a roaring home crowd, the Bears can outpace Auburn.
Prediction: Baylor 34–21
Best bets: Baylor +2.5, Under 58.5
Final thoughts
Auburn needs momentum before the SEC grind. Baylor is out to prove they’re a true Big 12 contender. However it breaks, this matchup will set the tone for both programs.
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