The Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Neville Arena. Here’s a Auburn vs Alabama Prediction. This article will include a Auburn vs Alabama Pick.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide beat Texas A&M, lost to Florida, and they play Ole Miss next. Alabama has split its last 8 games.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 91.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Labaron Philon Jr. is averaging 21.4 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Aden Holloway is averaging 17.2 points and 3.8 assists. Latrell Wrightsell is the third double-digit scorer, and Amari Allen is grabbing 7.5 rebounds. The Alabama Crimson Tide are shooting 35 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama Crimson Tide are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38 rebounds per game.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers lost to Tennessee, beat Texas, and they play Vanderbilt next. Auburn has won 4 of its last 5 games.
The Auburn Tigers are averaging 84.4 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 77.7 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 20.9 points and 2.9 assists, while Tahaad Pettiford is averaging 13.3 points and 2.9 rebounds. Kevin Overton is the third double-digit scorer, and KeShawn Murphy is grabbing 6.6 rebounds. The Auburn Tigers are shooting 32.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Auburn Tigers are allowing 34.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Auburn has won each of its last 14 day games at Neville Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Auburn has won the first half in each of its last 13 day games at Neville Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won each of its last 23 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Alabama has won the first half in nine of its last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Auburn’s last 21 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 171 or fewer points.
- Each of Alabama’s last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 173 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (21.0).
- Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (28.4).
- Alabama ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (36.1).
- Alabama ranks 365th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (68.4).
Auburn vs Alabama Prediction
Auburn is at its best at home, and home court can be a major difference maker in a rivalry game. The problem is you can make a strong argument that Alabama is the more talented team. An elite scoring offense and an underrated defense in terms of field goal percentage allowed, Alabama just has a higher ceiling, and there’s value in the underdog role. The underdog has outright won the last two games between Alabama and Auburn. Give me the free bucket.