Auburn vs. Ole Miss prediction, odds, time: Week 9 college football picks by advanced model — SkimNews
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- Ole Miss enters the game 5-2 (3-2 SEC) after a 34-27 loss to Texas, aiming to rebound against Auburn while hosting at home on Halloween afternoon.
- Auburn falls to 4-3 (2-3 SEC) following a 38-17 defeat by LSU, coming off an upset of then-No. 1 Georgia the prior week.
- Kewan Lacy is sidelined with a dislocated shoulder, leaving Ole Miss without its star running back and increasing offensive pressure on QB Trinidad Chambliss.
- Trinidad Chambliss has recorded 1,926 passing yards and 16 touchdowns this season, now tasked with leading a more one-dimensional Ole Miss attack.
- Byrum Brown has amassed 1,842 total yards as Auburn’s dual-threat quarterback, representing the Tigers’ most dynamic offensive weapon.
- SportsLine Projection Model simulates the game 10,000 times and projects 57 combined points, favoring the Under 57.5 in 52% of simulations.
- Ole Miss is listed as an 11.5-point favorite with a money-line of -455, reflecting strong betting market confidence ahead of the matchup.
Why it matters: Ole Miss loses a key offensive piece in Lacy, making Chambliss’s role more critical in a high-scoring offense now facing a defense that has held opponents under 18 points three times. The Under projection at 57 points—just below the line—creates value in a game where Auburn’s inconsistency could limit total output despite both teams’ offensive strengths.
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