In this article we will formulate a Tennessee vs Auburn prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 31st at the Food City Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 14-6 (4-3) this season after they defeated Georgia in overtime by a score of 86-85 in their last game. Tennessee trailed 34-28 at halftime, but they scored 46 points in the second half and escaped with the close win in overtime. The Volunteers shot 44% from the field, 39% on three pointers, and 60% on free throws in the game. Ja’Kobi Gillespie led Tennessee with 21 points and six assists, while Nate Ament added 19 points and six rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, Tennessee defeated Alabama by a score of 79-73, but lost to Kentucky by a score of 80-78 before that. The Volunteers have scored 82.4 points per game with 43.0 rebounds and 17.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 69.8 points against per game this season. Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 19.0 points and 5.6 assists per game, while Nate Ament is averaging 16.3 points and 6.4 rebounds per game for the Volunteers. Tennessee is shooting 47.8% from the field, 68.6% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this season.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 14-7 (5-3) this year after they defeated Texas by a score of 88-82 in their last game. Auburn trailed 42-34 at halftime, but they scored 54 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Tigers shot 51% from the field, 52% on three pointers, and 74% on free throws in the game. Keyshawn Hall led Auburn with 31 points and three rebounds, while Kevin Overton added 25 points and one assist in the win.
Prior to that game, Auburn defeated Florida by a score of 76-67 and Ole Miss by a score of 78-66. The Tigers have scored 85.1 points per game with 37.5 rebounds and 13.4 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.7 points against per game this season. Keyshawn Hall is averaging 20.9 points and 7.4 rebounds per game, while Tahaad Pettiford is averaging 13.4 points and 3.1 assists per game for the Tigers. Auburn is shooting 47.0% from the field, 74.0% on free throws, and 33.5% on three pointers this year.
Why the Tennessee Volunteers will win
- Tennessee has won each of its last 15 night games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Auburn has lost each of its last three games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
- Tennessee has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Auburn has won 31 of its last 33 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Tennessee has lost three of its last four games following an overtime win.
- Auburn has won the first half in 35 of its last 39 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Tennessee’s last eight games have produced a total of 152+ points.
- Eleven of Auburn’s last 12 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 152+ points.
Tennessee vs Auburn Prediction
Auburn comes into this matchup on a four game winning streak and they have scored at least 76 points in three straight games. The Tigers are shooting 47% from the field, but did allow 82 to Texas last time out. Tennessee has won three of their last four games, but two of those wins did come in overtime. The Volunteers are shooting 48% from the field, but they have allowed at least 80 points in four of their last five. This should be a great game, but Tennessee is playing in very high scoring games right now. Take the over here.