The Auburn Tigers (4-4) square off against a fellow SEC opponent when they host the Kentucky Wildcats (2-5) on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Jordan-Hare Stadium.

The Wildcats are expected to lose by at least two scores (currently +11) against the Tigers (with an over/under of 45 points).

Keep reading for our preview for this this matchup between the Tigers and the Wildcats, and uncover all of our betting picks here, too!

Auburn vs. Kentucky betting lines

• Spread favorite: Tigers (-11)
• Moneyline: Tigers (-433), Wildcats (+333)
• Total: 45 points
• TV Channel: SEC Network
• Live Stream: Fubo

Auburn vs. Kentucky betting info and stats

Auburn is 3-5-0 against the spread through eight opportunities this season. Auburn has yet to cover the spread when the favorite by at least 11 points (a 0-2 ATS record). Auburn has won both games as the moneyline favorite this season. Kentucky, through seven games with a set spread this season, is 2-5-0 against the spread. When Kentucky is an underdog by 11 points or more, it has covered the spread one time (1-1 ATS). Kentucky has been the underdog on the moneyline five times so far this season, losing every game.

Auburn vs. Kentucky recent stats and trends

Auburn Tigers

• Auburn has covered the spread once in its last three matchups while putting together a 1-2 record straight-up in those games.
• One time in those three games, the final combined score went over the set total.
• The last three Auburn games averaged 48.5 total points, 3.5 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Kentucky Wildcats

• Kentucky is 1-2 against the spread in its last three games, and has a 1-2 straight-up record in those contests.
• Two times in those three games, the final combined score has exceeded the set total.
• The last three Kentucky games averaged 49.0 total points, 4.0 more points than this matchup’s point total.

Auburn vs. Kentucky key players

Auburn Tigers

• Jackson Arnold has thrown for 1,263 yards, completing 63.3% of his passes and recording six touchdowns and two interceptions this season. He’s also run for 270 yards (33.8 ypg) on 106 carries with seven rushing touchdowns.
• Jeremiah Cobb has racked up 717 yards on 117 carries while finding paydirt four times as a runner.
• Cam Coleman’s team-high 440 yards as a receiver have come on 32 catches (out of 53 targets) with three touchdowns.
• Eric Singleton Jr. has caught 38 passes for 367 yards (45.9 yards per game) and two touchdowns this year.
• Malcolm Simmons’ 15 catches have yielded 119 yards.
• Xavier Atkins, the team’s tackle and sacks leader, has racked up 7.0 sacks, 10.0 TFL, 54 tackles, and one interception.
• Rayshawn Pleasant has picked off a team-leading two passes. He also has nine tackles and two passes defended to his name.

Kentucky Wildcats

• Cutter Boley has racked up 1,215 yards (202.5 yards per game) while completing 66.5% of his passes and collecting nine touchdown passes with five interceptions this season. He’s also rushed for 78 yards with one touchdown.
• The team’s top rusher, Seth McGowan, has carried the ball 93 times for 476 yards (79.3 per game) with seven touchdowns. He’s also caught 11 passes for 94 yards.
• Dante Dowdell has been given 79 carries and totaled 326 yards with one touchdown.
• Kendrick Law leads his squad with 302 receiving yards on 24 catches with two touchdowns.
• Willie Rodriguez has 14 receptions (on 27 targets) for a total of 201 yards (28.7 yards per game) and one touchdown this year.
• Josh Kattus’ 12 catches (on 19 targets) have netted him 163 yards (32.6 ypg) and two touchdowns.
• Steven Soles Jr. has 3.0 sacks to pace the team, and also has 1.0 TFL and eight tackles.
• Alex Afari is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 43 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one sack.
• Ty Bryant has picked off a team-high two passes. He also has 40 tackles, 1.0 TFL, and two passes defended to his name.