Auburn Tigers (21-6) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (21-6)
February 28, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Tennessee Volunteers -5.5; Over/Under: +151
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The Auburn Tigers and Tennessee Volunteers face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at Thompson-Boling Arena. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Auburn vs Tennessee prediction.
Auburn Coming Off a Big Win
Auburn has been a little inconsistent the last few weeks, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Auburn faced off against Georgia, and the offense 97 points on the way to the 21 point victory. Chad Baker-Marazara finished with 25 points, five rebounds, and four assists. Auburn is averaging 72.7 points while their defense is giving up 67.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 20th while the defense is ranked 59th. Jaylin Williams has been out with a knee injury, but he’s been upgraded to questionable for this game. Auburn will meet Mississippi State and Missouri after this one.
Auburn Betting Trends
- Auburn has won 16 of its last 17 night games.
- Four of Auburn’s last five games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
- Auburn has won the first half in 19 of its last 20 night games.
Tennessee Dominated the Last Game
Tennessee has played well this season, and they were dominant in the last game. Tennessee scored 86 points against Texas A&M and the defense gave up only 51 points. Tennessee on the season is averaging 80.3 points while their defense is giving up 66.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 40th in the league while the defense is ranked 44th. Dalton Knecht is having a strong season averaging 20.1 points while shooting 47.7 percent from the field and 40.3 percent from behind the three point line.
Tennessee Betting Trends
- Tennessee has won 38 of its last 40 night games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
- Each of Tennessee’s last four games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 154+ points.
- Tennessee has won the first half in nine of its last 10 games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Auburn vs Tennessee Betting Prediction
Auburn really looked impressive in the last game and they are going to continue the success in this game. Auburn is averaging 82.7 points and they are going to have no issue running up the score in this game. Auburn’s defense is not elite, but they are solid and they are going to make some stops in this game. Auburn will keep the game close and that means they will get the job done. Back Auburn against the spread. At worst Auburn should be underdogs by two points or less.
