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The Monmouth Hawks (2-10) face the No. 2 Auburn Tigers (11-1) Monday. Tip-off from Neville Arena is set for 6:30 p.m. ET. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Monmouth vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Monmouth is coming off its second win of the season, taking down the Fairfield Stags 88-74 as a 4-point home favorite and the Over (146) hitting with ease Dec. 21. The Hawks shot a sharp 47.4% from beyond the arc, draining 9 of 19. G Abdi Bashir Jr. led the charge, hitting five 3’s and finishing with 27 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and a steal.
The Tigers earned their fourth straight win Dec. 21, defeating then-No. 17, now-No. 25 Purdue Boilermakers 87-69 on a neutral floor in Birmingham. Auburn covered as a 10-point favorite with the Over (149.5) cashing. Preseason AP All-American F Johni Broome led the way with 23 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists, a steal and a block. Auburn dominated the paint, outscoring Purdue 44-28, showcasing its strength down low in an impressive performance.
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Monmouth at Auburn odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 12:03 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread (ATS): Monmouth +35.5 (-105) | Auburn -35.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 153.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Monmouth at Auburn picks and predictions
Prediction
Auburn 97, Monmouth 59
Moneyline
PASS.
The moneyline is off the board, probably because the spread is so large. Even if it gets posted, it will be way too expensive and won’t offer any value. Take your wager to the spread in this one.
Against the spread
BET AUBURN -35.5 (-115).
Auburn has been nearly unstoppable on offense, averaging 88.4 points per game, ranking fifth in the nation. Led by standout Broome, the Tigers scoring is tough to match. While the Tigers defense isn’t their strong suit, they’ve been solid lately, limiting their last 4 opponents to just 58.8 points per game (PPG). The Tigers have covered 4 straight spreads, including some big ones as 29- and 39.5-point favorites.
Monmouth, at 5-6-1 against the spread, won’t be able to keep up. Auburn should cover this big spread Monday night.
Over/Under
BET OVER 153.5 (-115).
Auburn has been on fire offensively, averaging 94.0 PPG over its last 4 games. The Tigers hit the Over in 5 of their last 6. Monmouth hasn’t been as consistent with the Over but has cashed in 2 of its last 3 games.
Auburn’s 38.0% shooting from 3-point range will be tough for Monmouth to contain, especially with the Hawks defense allowing opponents to hit 34.5% from deep.
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