Not too long ago Auburn was a great bet, going 12-2 against the spread during its run to the national championship game two seasons ago. But since then the Tigers are just 7-18 ATS. Somehow, Auburn is a short favorite over Memphis in the Birmingham Bowl.
Birmingham Bowl point spread: Tigers opened as 2.5-point favorites, according to sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark. (Line updates and matchup report.)
College football pick, via Odds Shark computer: 37.5-27.8 Tigers
Why the Tigers can cover the spread
Auburn started 4-2 this season, with wins over a pair of bowl-bound teams and losses coming against LSU and Mississippi State.