Auburn vs. Penn State football predictions: Odds, betting picks

Penn State and Auburn are playing each other on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET on CBS. Last year, the Nittany Lions won 28-20 in Happy Valley in front of a crowd of 100,000-plus. This year's game will be played in Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn in a stadium with an 84,00-strong crowd.

Auburn to cover +3.5 points against the spread @ -122 with FanDuel Sportsbook. Penn State to score under 47. 5 points @-115 with Caesars Sportsbooks.

Auburn to cover +3.5 spread @ -122 with FanDuel Sportsbook. Penn State QB Sean Clifford under 232. 5 passing yards @-120 with Caesars Sportsbooks.

Auburn (2-0) made mistakes in its 24-16 win over San Jose State last weekend. Penn State (1-1) looked sharp in their 46-10 win against Ohio. Auburn uses a two-pronged attack with TJ Finley and Robby Ashford. The Nittany Lions have a reliable veteran in Sean Clifford.

Auburn is a home underdog against Penn State. The team will play Finley and Ashford at quarterback. Tank Bigsby and Jarquez Hunter are the team's leading rushers. Auburn's front seven is good at stopping the run and getting after the quarterback and that group factors heavily into the decision to grab the points.

Penn State has struggled running the ball this season and pass protection has been shaky. Auburn has a salty front seven and good defensive front. Joey Porter Jr. has the ability to shut down any Auburn wideout. Penn State's run defense has played well through two games.

Sean Clifford is going to be sacked a lot against Auburn's defensive line. Auburn is allowing just 2.1 yards per rush attempt. Auburn’s front seven is adept and stopping the run and getting after the quarterback.