Auburn Tigers vs Mississippi St. Bulldogs prediction, odds and projected score
Auburn will beat Mississippi State, 27-23, in our forecast for Nov. 14, 2026. Byrum Brown’s passing and rushing production, paired with Auburn’s disruptive defensive performance against Arkansas, gives the Tigers a slight advantage. That advantage is too fragile to make Auburn -3 (-108) an actionable wager. Our official betting recommendation is Pass, with no play on the total of 50 either.
Auburn Tigers vs Mississippi St. Bulldogs prediction and best bet
Auburn gets the nod because its latest win offered two encouraging ingredients: a quarterback who contributed through the air and on the ground, and a defense that repeatedly made plays behind the line. Those performances favor the Tigers in a close game, but repeating them on the road is the central uncertainty.
The best betting decision is Pass. Mississippi State’s recent rushing struggles help Auburn’s case, while the Bulldogs’ passing production and earlier run-defense numbers offer credible resistance. A projected four-point victory leaves only a narrow cushion against Auburn -3 (-108), especially when other analysts disagree about the outright winner.
Odds, game time and how to watch
Game: Auburn Tigers at Mississippi St. Bulldogs, Nov. 14, 2026, in the 2026 college football season. Both teams’ Nov. 7 official recaps identify this matchup as their next game.
Venue: Davis Wade Stadium in Starkville, Mississippi.
Broadcast: ESPN2.
Records: Auburn Tigers 5-4; Mississippi St. Bulldogs 4-5.
SportsJaw odds: Auburn Tigers -2.5 (-115); Mississippi St. Bulldogs +2.5 (-105). Moneyline: Auburn Tigers -145; Mississippi St. Bulldogs +125. Total: Over 50.5 (-109); Under 50.5 (-111).