Auburn vs. Penn State picks, predictions, odds: Who wins Week 3 college football game?

The Penn State Nittany Lions face the Auburn Tigers in a Week 3 college football game on Saturday.

Which team will win the game?

Check out these picks, predictions and odds for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 12:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on CBS.

Penn State is a 2.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.

Auburn Wire: Penn State 27, Auburn 23

JD McCarthy writes: "After Auburn’s disappointing performance against San Jose State last week they deserve to be underdogs at home. The Tigers are 0-2 against the spread this season after Mercer scored a late touchdown to cover the 20-point spread and San Jose State gave Auburn a close game despite being 23.5-point underdogs. The Nittany Lions are 2-0 against the spread after beating Purdue on the road and crushing Ohio at home last week. Auburn’s offense has not shown enough for me to predict them to win the game but the defense will keep it close throughout."

Nittany Lions Wire: Take the over in Penn State vs. Auburn game

Kevin McGuire writes: "Penn State being a three-point favorite on the road feels about right considering how the first two weeks of the season have played out for both teams. And that may be a good bet to take this weekend. But my focus will actually be on the over. 48.5. Penn State’s defense did clamp down on Ohio after having a tough time slowing down Purdue in Week 1, but playing on the road puts the Nittany Lions in a frenzied environment that could see Auburn feed off the energy a bit for a few tough touchdown drives. But Penn State’s offense has had little problem putting points on the scoreboard so far. The over feels safe."

Sports Chat Place: Take Auburn with the points vs. Penn State

Chris Ruffolo writes: "I’m fully aware of what Penn State’s been able to accomplish offensively this season as they’ve poured onto Ohio after a nice win over Purdue. However, I think this is a bit much, having the Nittany Lions lay this many points, or even laying points at all against an SEC team on the road. Auburn hasn’t been the most convincing ATS, but they were heavy favorites in both of those games and in an underdog role, they’re more than capable of not only covering, but beating Penn State outright here. I’ll take Auburn and the points here."

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Picks and Parlays: Penn State 35, Auburn 24

Cameron Ross writes: "Penn State is playing much better football to begin the season and will carry that trend on the road for their third game of the season. Penn State has a deeper more talented roster that will overwhelm a mediocre Auburn team leading to the win. Take Penn State to do enough on the road to get their third win of the season and remain undefeated."

Odds Checker: Take the under in Penn State vs. Auburn game

Jason Radowitz writes: "Before the game against San Jose State, Robby Ashford was listed as the co-starter with Finley. Eventually, Ashford only threw three passes and one interception while completing one play for one yard. The passing game for Auburn is weak. But I'm still going to believe in Auburn's defensive unit to get some big-time stops. At home, Penn State should struggle to score just as much as Auburn. I'll take the under in this game."

ESPN: Penn State has a 61.7% chance to win the game

The site gives Auburn a 38.3.8% chance to win the Week 3 college football game in Alabama.

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