Auburn vs Tennessee Prediction 3/15/25 College Basketball Picks Today
Tennessee (26-6) vs. Auburn (28-4)
March 15, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Auburn -4.5; Over/Under: 138.5
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In this article we will formulate an Auburn vs Tennessee prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 15th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 28-4 (15-3) this season after they defeated Ole Miss by a score of 62-57 in their last game. Auburn led 29-22 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 35-33 in the second half. The Tigers shot 45.1% from the field, 28.6% on three pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Johni Broome led Auburn with 23 points and 15 rebounds, while Denver Jones added 13 points and two assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Tigers lost to Alabama by a score of 93-91 and Texas A&M by a score of 83-72. Auburn has won seven of their last nine games and they finished first in the SEC standings with a 15-3 record. Auburn has scored 85.2 points per game and they have allowed 70 points against per game, while also averaging 37.4 rebounds and 16.7 assists per game this season. Johni Broome is averaging 18.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 12.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game this year. Auburn is shooting 48.5% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 37.2% on three pointers this season.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 26-6 (12-6) this year after they defeated Texas by a score of 83-72 in their last game. Tennessee led 41-38 at halftime and added 42 points in the second half to get the win. The Volunteers shot 50% from the field, 25% on three pointers, and 68.6% on free throws in the game. Chaz Lanier led Tennessee with 23 points and one rebound, while Zakai Zeigler added 19 points and six assists in the game.
Prior to that victory, the Volunteers defeated South Carolina by a score of 75-65, but did lose to Ole Miss by a score of 78-76 before that. Tennessee has won six of their last seven games and they finished fourth in the SEC standings with a 12-6 record. Tennessee has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 61.9 points against per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 15.9 assists per game this year. Chaz Lanier is averaging 17.9 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.0 assist per game, while Zakai Zeigler is averaging 13.1 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 7.5 assists per game this season. Tennessee is shooting 45.4% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 34.6% on three pointers this year.
Why Tennessee will beat Auburn
- Tennessee has won 14 of its last 15 day games.
- Auburn has lost seven of its last nine day games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee has won the first half in eight of its last nine games against the Southeastern Conference at neutral venues.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Auburn’s last nine games against AP-ranked opponents at a neutral venue have produced a total of 141+ points.
- Seven of Tennessee’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.4).
- Auburn ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for offensive rating this season (124.0).
- Tennessee ranks 1st among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal percentage this season (37.7%).
- Tennessee ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (27.7%).
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Auburn vs Tennessee Prediction
Auburn comes into this matchup after winning the regular season SEC title, but they have struggled in their last three games. The Tigers ended the regular season with losses to A&M and Alabama, and they didn’t look great against Ole Miss on Friday. Auburn is shooting over 48% from the field this year and they are scoring 85.2 points per game. Tennessee has won six of their last seven games and they are allowing just 61.9 points against per game on defense. Tennessee likes to slow the pace down and focus on defense, but that won’t be easy against this high scoring Auburn team. Auburn beat Tennessee by a score of 53-51 in their first meeting and I think either team could get the win here, so I will gladly take the points with Tennessee.
