The No. 2 Auburn Tigers will face the first of two Big Ten opponents in a week’s span this Saturday when they take on Ohio State at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, as part of the annual Holiday Hoopsgiving event.
Auburn has dominated eight of its nine opponents to this point of the season, with one tough loss at Duke. Ohio State, however, defeated then-No. 19 Texas to open the season but has lost two of its last three games. Who has the edge in Saturday’s neutral-site contest? ESPN’s predictions expect Auburn to win comfortably.
According to ESPN’s matchup predictor, Auburn has a 77% chance to beat Ohio State on Saturday.
In two of its three losses, the Buckeyes failed to shoot above 40% and lost the glass battle by at least four rebounds in all three losses. Auburn will also need to keep an eye on leading scorers Bruce Thornton and Devin Royal, who consistently produce in wins and losses.
Auburn faces Ohio State on Saturday at noon CT. Click here for a full broadcast and betting guide to Saturday’s game in Atlanta.
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