Auburn vs Alabama A&M Prediction & Betting Tips - 8/31/24 | College Football Week 1

Auburn vs. Alabama A&M is a week 1 matchup that should help fans warm up for the season. The Auburn Tigers will host the Alabama A&M Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. It is a game between the Tigers in the SEC and the Bulldogs in the SWAC.

Auburn vs Alabama A&M prediction

If fans are hoping for a close game that is difficult to predict, they should watch a different game in Week 1.

Auburn is a huge favorite, and for good reason. These are two teams that compete in conferences on completely different levels. The SEC is far more competitive than the SWAC.

Auburn finished last season with an even 6-6 record. Conversely, Alabama A&M finished slightly under .500 with a 5-6 record. However, the teams they played against were quite different and therefore can't be compared just by their records.

Auburn is a deeper team with explosive talent on offense, a more structured and dynamic defense, and a more experienced coaching staff. It would be one of the biggest upsets of the season if the Bulldogs pull off a win tonight.

Auburn vs Alabama A&M betting tips

Tip 1: Many sportsbooks do not offer a moneyline because of how much of a favorite Auburn is. Those that do offer incredibly long odds to the point where it is not worth betting on Auburn even with a near guarantee that it wins.

Tip 2: Betting on the Bulldog's side of the spread makes sense. It is set at 46 points, and in week 1, enough mistakes could be made that Auburn could beat the spread (-110).

Tip 3: Wager on over 56 total points (-110). Defense is often worse early in the season.

Auburn vs Alabama A&M head to head

The Tigers and Bulldogs have played twice in their history, with Auburn winning both games. The first game took place in 2012 and was a 51-7 win for the Tigers. The most recent game took place in 2016 and was a 55-0 shutout for Auburn.

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