Facing off at 2:00 on Saturday, December 30th is the Auburn Tigers and Maryland Terrapins. This game will be played at Nissan Stadium in Nashville TN. Carrying the game is ABC. This non-conference matchup has the Tigers as the 2.5 point favorite to come away with the win. Are the best play on the spread? Or is there more value on the Terrapins? Keep reading to find out.

AUBURN TIGERS VS MARYLAND TERRAPINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Auburn Tigers -2.5

This game will be played at Nissan Stadium at 2:00 ET on Saturday, December 30th.

WHY BET THE AUBURN TIGERS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 27-23 in favor of Auburn.
  • Not only will Auburn pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -2.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 49.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 50 points.

Will Auburn Live Up to Expectations on the Road?

So far, the Auburn Tigers are 6-6, including going 3-2 on the road and 2-4 at home.

So far, Auburn has been favored five times and the underdog in six games. This has led to an ATS record of 6-5 and an average scoring differential of +5.3.

In 12 games played, the average over/under line for Auburn’s games has been set at 50 points. These contests have seen an average combined score of 49.2 points, resulting in an OU record of 5-6.

Auburn’s offense has put up an average of 27.2 points per game, placing them 57th in the NCAA rankings. Through the air, they’ve gained 157.1 passing yards on average, ranking 123rd in the nation. On the ground, they’re holding the 16th position in rushing yards, with 473 rushing attempts per game this season.

Auburn comes into the game 77th in points allowed, allowing 21.9 points per game. Teams have been gaining 201.7 passing yards on average against them (50th). Against the run, they’re giving up 161.3 yards, placing them 104th in college football.

Taking a Look at the Terrapins Chances at Home

With a 7-5 record, the Maryland Terrapins take on Auburn. Their road record so far is (3-2) and at home (3-3).

Maryland has gone into eight games as the favorite this season and three games as the underdog. Their ATS record is currently 6-5.

So far in this season, Maryland has posted an over/under record of 7-4. On average, their matchups have yielded a combined score of 52.8 points, with the typical over/under line set at 49.7 points.

On the offensive side, Maryland has averaged 29.6 points per game this season. This figure has them 48th in the NCAA. Their passing game, averaging 284.8 passing yards, is ranked 25th nationally. In terms of rushing, they’re 114th in rushing yards with an average of 348 rushing attempts per contest this season.

As we head into this week’s game, the Maryland defense ranks 84th for points allowed, with an average of 23.2 points per game. Teams have been gaining 207.3 passing yards per game against them (62nd nationally). Against the run, they’ve given up 130.8 rushing yards, placing them 50th in college football.