The Baylor Bears are set to take on the Auburn Tigers this Friday as part of the college football lineup. Last season, Auburn finished with a disappointing 5-7 record, marking their fourth consecutive losing season, whereas Baylor ended with an 8-5 record after a loss to LSU in the Texas Bowl.

Kickoff at McLane Stadium in Waco is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. According to the latest consensus from SportsLine, the Tigers are 2-point favorites with an over/under set at 58.5 points. Before placing any bets, review the insights provided by the SportsLine projection model, especially for first-time users on bet365, who can receive $200 in bonus bets immediately.

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Best Bets for Auburn vs. Baylor:

• Auburn -2
• Under 58.5

Auburn -2: Both teams boast a number of returning starters for the 2025 season; Auburn has 11, and Baylor has 13, including their quarterback Sawyer Robertson. Last year, the Tigers were 3-1 against the spread in non-conference games and 6-6 overall. Receiver Cam Coleman had 37 receptions for 598 yards and eight touchdowns in 2024, making him a key target this season. Robertson passed for 3,071 yards with 28 touchdowns and eight interceptions in 2024. The SportsLine model anticipates Auburn covering the spread in over 50% of simulations.

Under 58.5: Auburn’s offense ranked 93rd in the FBS, averaging 23.6 points per game, hitting the Under in seven of their twelve games. Although Baylor averaged 34.3 points last season, they also struggled with hitting their overs early in the season. The model predicts a 60% chance that the Under will hit in this matchup.

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