Auburn vs Alabama Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Alabama (23-7) vs. Auburn (27-3)
March 8, 2025 2:30 pm EDT
The Line: Auburn -7.5; Over/Under: 177.5
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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 are coming off losses to Tennessee and Florida. Alabama has lost four of its last six games, but hasn’t lost three straight games since December 2023.
The Alabama Crimson Tide are averaging 91.1 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 80.7 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Mark Sears is averaging 19.5 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Aden Holloway is averaging 11.7 points and 1.7 assists. Grant Nelson is the third double-digit scorer and Latrell Wrightsell Jr. is grabbing 1.8 rebounds. The Alabama Crimson Tide are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The Alabama Crimson Tide are allowing 30.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 39.5 rebounds per game.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers recently beat Ole Miss and Kentucky, while losing to Texas A&M. Auburn hasn’t lost two straight games this season, and it’s senior night for 10 seniors on this roster.
The Auburn Tigers are averaging 85 points on 48.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.2 points on 40.5 percent shooting. Johni Broome is averaging 18 points and 3.3 assists, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 13.1 points and 3.3 rebounds. Tahaad Pettiford is the third double-digit scorer and Miles Kelly is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The Auburn Tigers are shooting 37.2 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Auburn Tigers are allowing 29.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Auburn has won 31 of its last 33 games at Neville Arena.
- Alabama has lost seven of its last eight games against Top 5 AP-ranked opponents.
- Auburn has won the first half in 15 of its last 16 games at Neville Arena.
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won each of its last 12 games when playing with a rest disadvantage.
- Auburn has lost 12 of its last 16 games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Alabama has won the first half in seven of its last eight road games against the Southeastern Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Auburn’s last 21 day games at Neville Arena have produced a total of 171 or fewer points.
- Six of Alabama’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 179+ points.
Auburn vs Alabama Injury Report
Denver Jones is questionable for Auburn with an ankle injury. Alabama will be without Latrell Wrightsell Jr. and Houston Mallette, while Derrion Reid is questionable with a lower-body injury.
Auburn vs Alabama Prediction
Alabama is in a funk with losses in four of its last six games and lost to Auburn at a home a few weeks ago. Auburn was way too comfortable offensively, scoring 94 points on 46 percent shooting and making 12 threes. The line feels accurate. However, I don’t expect Alabama to stay down forever, and this is still a rivalry game where points usually come at a premium. Also, we have to watch the injury report to see if Jones is going to play for Auburn. Jones has been key for Auburn’s depth all season, and the Tigers just lost to Texas A&M when he didn’t play. Check for updates before betting. Either way, I want the points with Alabama in this SEC clash.
