Kentucky vs Auburn Prediction 3/1/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a Kentucky vs Auburn prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 1st at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview

The Kentucky Wildcats are 19-9 (8-7) this season after they defeated Oklahoma by a score of 83-82 in their last game. Kentucky led 43-41 at halftime and they were able to get the close win, despite being outscored in the second half. The Wildcats shot 50% from the field, 30.4% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Otega Oweh led Kentucky with 28 points and six rebounds, while Brandon Garrison added 12 points and four rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Wildcats lost to Alabama by a score of 96-83, but did beat Vanderbilt by a score of 82-61 before that. Kentucky has won four of their last six games and they are currently seventh in the SEC standings with an 8-7 record. Kentucky has scored 85.6 points per game and they have allowed 76.6 points against per game, while also averaging 38.8 rebounds and 17.1 assists per game this year. Otega Oweh is averaging 16.1 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, while Jaxson Robinson is averaging 13.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this season. Kentucky is shooting 48.4% from the field, 73.7% on free throws, and 37.6% on three pointers this year. 

Auburn Tigers Betting Preview

The Auburn Tigers are 26-2 (14-1) this year after they defeated Ole Miss by a score of 106-76 in their last game. Auburn led 50-40 at halftime and added 56 points in the second half in the blowout win. The Tigers shot 59.6% from the field, 52.4% on three pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Johni Broome led Auburn with 24 points and nine rebounds, while Chad Baker-Mazara added 22 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Tigers defeated Georgia by a score of 82-70 and Arkansas by a score of 67-60. Auburn has won five games in a row and they are currently first in the SEC standings with a 14-1 record. Auburn has scored 85.1 points per game and they have allowed 68.4 points against per game, while also averaging 38.5 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Johni Broome is averaging 18.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. Auburn is shooting 48.4% from the field, 74.5% on free throws, and 36.7% on three pointers this season. 

Why Auburn will beat Kentucky

• Auburn has won 20 of its last 21 games against the Southeastern Conference.
• Kentucky has lost three of its last four day games.
• Auburn has won the first half in 11 of its last 12 games against the Southeastern Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of the last 14 games between Auburn and Kentucky have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.
• Each of Auburn’s last five games at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center have produced a total of 164 or fewer points.

Kentucky vs Auburn Prediction 

Auburn comes into this contest as the best team in college basketball right now, but they will be on the road for this game. The Tigers are 14-1 in SEC play and they have been elite on both ends of the court. Auburn has won 19 of their last 20 games, with the lone loss coming at home against Florida. Kentucky is ranked #17 in the nation and they have had trouble stringing wins together over the last three weeks. The Wildcats have been very strong offensively this year, but they are allowing nearly 77 points against per game on defense and they have allowed at least 82 points in three of their last four games. I do think Kentucky’s offense can help keep them in this game, but Auburn’s defense will be the difference down the stretch. Take the Tigers here.