Florida Gators (24-10) vs. Auburn Tigers (26-7)
March 17, 2024 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Auburn Tigers -5.5; Over/Under: +155.5
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In this article we will formulate an Auburn vs Florida betting prediction for the SEC Tournament college basketball game on Sunday, March 17th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The Auburn recent form and recent player performance
- The Florida recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Auburn
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Florida
- Recent betting trends in games played between Auburn and Florida
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Auburn and Florida
Auburn Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 26-7 (13-5) this season after they defeated Mississippi State by a score of 73-66 in their last game. Auburn was tied at 31 at halftime, but they scored 42 second half points for the win. The Tigers shot 50% from the field and were -8 in rebounding margin in the game. Auburn defeated South Carolina by a score of 86-55 in the game prior to Mississippi State and they are on a five game winning streak. The Tigers are scoring 83.6 points per game with 38.2 rebounds per game and 18.1 assists per game, while allowing 68.1 points against per game this year. Johni Broome is averaging 16.3 points per game, 8.5 rebounds per game, and 2.1 assists per game. Auburn is shooting 47.4% from the field, 74.9% on free throws, and 35.4% on three pointers this season.
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Florida Preview
The Florida Gators are 24-10 (11-7) this year after they defeated Texas A&M by a score of 95-90 in their last game. Florida trailed 50-42 at halftime, but out scored A&M 53-40 in the second half for the win. The Gators shot 49.1% from the field and made 14 three pointers in the game. Florida defeated Alabama by a score of 102-88 and Georgia by a score of 85-80 in the two games prior to Texas A&M. The Gators are scoring 85.4 points per game with 43.1 rebounds per game and 15.1 assists per game, while giving up 78 points against per game this season. Walter Clayton Jr. is averaging 17.3 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 2.6 assists per game. Florida is shooting 45.8% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 34% on three pointers this year.
Auburn Tigers Team Facts
- Auburn has won each of its last six day games at Bridgestone Arena.
- Each of Auburn’s last 10 games against Conference opponents at neutral venues have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Auburn has won the first half in eight of its last nine games played at neutral venues.
Florida Gators Team Facts
- Florida has won each of its last six games played at neutral venues.
- Each of Florida’s last seven games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 157+ points.
- Florida has won the first half in each of its last five games against AP-ranked opponents.
Auburn vs Florida Betting Prediction
Auburn rolls into this game on a five game winning streak and their defense has been very strong in their last two games. The Tigers have allowed 66 and 55 points in their last two games, which is a great complement to their high scoring offense. Florida has won three games in a row and they have scored 95, 102, and 85 in their last three games. The Gators are scoring over 85 points per game this season, but they do not play very well defensively. Florida won the only regular season meeting by a score of 81-65 and I like them again here. We should have no shortage of points in this game and I think either team could win, so I will gladly take the points with the Gators.
