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Auburn vs. Alabama
The Auburn Tigers will travel to the Coleman Coliseum to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide in an SEC matchup (7:00 p.m. ET, ESPN2). The Tigers will look to bounce back after their 86-54 loss to the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday. Auburn needs a win in this game as they have now lost three of their last five games. Meanwhile, the Crimson Tide are also looking to continue their winning streak as they are on a three-game winning streak. On Saturday, Alabama defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 86-83.
Auburn Basketball
The Tigers are currently six games back from first place in the SEC standings. Auburn is 19-10 on the season and 9-7 in conference play. The Tigers have struggled on the road as they are 4-7 this season as the away team. Look to see if Auburn can fix their problems on the road when they travel to face Alabama.
Auburn has gotten a lot of production from their players this season. They have three players averaging double digit points on the season. The Tigers this year have been led by sophomore forward Johni Broome. Broome is averaging 14.1 points and 8.6 rebounds a game on the season. He has gotten help from junior guard Wendell Green Jr. who is averaging 13.8 points and 4.2 assists (Which leads the team) a game on the season.
In their loss against Kentucky on the road, the Tigers struggled offensively only putting up 54 points. Senior forward Jaylin Williams led the way finishing with 13 points and 4 rebounds. In the win Tigers shot 33.9% from the field and 33.3% from the three-point line in the game.
Offensively, the Tigers have been averaging 72.1 points a game. Defensively, though they have been great only allowing teams to score an average of 65.9 points a game. Look to see if the Tigers can stop Alabama’s high-powered offense.
Alabama Basketball
With an 25-4 record on the season and an 15-1 record in conference play, the Crimson Tide are in first in the SEC standings. Alabama has been so successful this year because of their ability to win at home. They are a perfect 14-0 when playing in the Coleman Coliseum this season. Look to see if they can remain perfect at home this year when the Tigers come to visit them.
Alabama has gotten production from a lot of their players this year. Freshman forward Brandon Miller has been leading the Crimson Tide this year as he leads the team in points. Miller is averaging 19.7 points a game on the season. They are also, led by their junior guard Mark Sears who is averaging 13.4 this season.
In their win against Arkansas at home, Miller led the way finishing with 24 points and 6 rebounds. Senior guard Jahvon Quinerly also had a great game finishing with 16 points and 7 assists. In the win Alabama shot 45.3% from the floor and 13.6% from the three-point line.
Offensively, the Crimson Tide is averaging 83.3 points a game on the season. Defensively, Alabama has been incredible only allowing teams to score an average of 69.1 points a game on the season. Look to see if they can keep shutdown the Tigers at home.
Auburn vs. Alabama Betting Odds
Betting odds courtesy of Caesars
- Spread: Alabama Crimson Tide -9.5
- Over/Under: 151.5
- Moneyline: (Check back in later)
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Auburn vs. Alabama all-time series
The Tigers and the Crimson Tide have played each other 162 times since both teams were classified as major schools. Alabama has the advantage in the series with a 95-67 record against Auburn. The last time these two teams faced each other was earlier this season on Feb. 11th when Alabama won 77-69. In the win, Mark Sears dominated finishing with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists. Freshman guard Rylan Griffen also had a great game finishing with 16 points.
Auburn vs. Alabama Trends
– Auburn is 6-5 ATS on the road this year.
– Alabama is 9-5 ATS at home this year.
– The Tigers are 7-9 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Crimson Tide are 11-5 ATS in conference play this year.
– The Tigers are 5-4 ATS following a loss this year.
– The Crimson Tide are 13-11 ATS following a win this year.
Auburn vs. Alabama Prediction
I love Alabama at home in this game. The Crimson Tide has been great at home straight up and ATS. I think Auburn struggles offensively against Alabama on the road. I think the crowd in Coleman Coliseum will play a huge factor in this game. Alabama has the size to match up well against the Tigers. I also think the Crimson Tide have the better guard play in Mark Spears and Jahvon Quinerly. I think Alabama rolls through Auburn in this game as they easily cover. The Crimson Tide win this game 91-73 against the Tigers.
Auburn vs. Alabama Picks: The Alabama Crimson Tide cover the spread (-9.5).
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