Evan Altemus
4 Units Mississippi St / Auburn Over 54
Oddsmakers aren’t adjusting fast enough to some of these new spread offenses in the SEC. Last season totals were too low, and this total is way too low for these two teams. Auburn is going to be a very high scoring team this season, but they score too fast for their defense to get rest. Auburn gave up 26 points last week to Arkansas State, and I don’t expect them to shutdown a Mississippi State team that put up 49 points against Memphis last week. The Bulldogs have a full season in Dan Mullen’s spread offense after last season, and they appear much more comfortable in it now. They have inexperience at quarterback, but it shouldn’t matter too much because of the good offensive line they have returning. I also expect the Bulldogs offense to be aided by playing this game at home. Look for this game to fly over the total.