The No. 13 Arkansas Razorbacks (12-2, 1-1 SEC) make their way to Alabama to take on the No. 20 Auburn Tigers (11-3, 1-1) Saturday at 8:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Arkansas vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
After a 60-57 loss to LSU in its conference opener, No. 13 Arkansas came back in its last outing with a 74-68 victory against Missouri Wednesday. This came despite playing without likely 2023 NBA lottery pick Nick Smith Jr., who missed with a knee issue, and he’s out indefinitely.
Auburn, already with 3 losses this season, including a 76-64 loss to Georgia Wednesday, will look to improve at home in this game. Coach Bruce Pearl and the Tigers, averaging 72.1 points will need to produce against an Arkansas defense ranked in the top-40 in the nation, that allows only 62.2 points.
Rankings courtesy of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Stream select live college basketball games and full replays: Get ESPN+
Arkansas at Auburn odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:35 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Arkansas +120 (bet $100 to win $120) | Auburn -140 (bet $140 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Arkansas +2.5 (-110) | Auburn -2.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
Catch the excitement and bet with Tipico
Double Down, Ohio! Deposit $200, Get $250. Bet now!
In Colorado and New Jersey, claim your 100% Deposit Match up to $250 now. Bet now! 21+, see Tipico.com for Terms and Conditions.
Arkansas at Auburn picks and predictions
Prediction
Arkansas 68, Auburn 65
Moneyline
ARKANSAS +120 is the wager to make in this game.
Auburn is not the team it was last season when it went 28-6. Arkansas is without Smith Jr., but it will have enough in freshman Anthony Black and transfer Ricky Council IV. This duo will win this game for the Razorbacks and with Arkansas being the underdog, I will take on the moneyline.
Against the spread
No play is the right play with Arkansas being the winning team.
Taking Arkansas -2.5 (-110) is a safe way to play this. But I would rather take the Hogs on the ML and not wager on the spread.
PASS.
Over/Under
UNDER 140.5 (-105) in this showdown at Auburn is the way to go.
Arkansas averages more than 77 points, and Auburn averages 72. Both defenses are top-40 in the nation with Arkansas allowing 62.2 points allowed and the Tigers not far behind at 62.8. This will become a defensive battle for the win, and this means the Under is the play.
Play our free daily Pick’em Challenge and win! Play now!
Want action on this basketball game or any other sports contest? Bet legally online with a trusted partner: Tipico Sportsbook, SportsbookWire’s official sportsbook partner in OH, CO and NJ. Bet now!
If you’re looking for more sports betting picks and tips, access all of our content at SportsbookWire.com and BetFTW, or try out our USA TODAY Parlay Calculator. Please gamble responsibly.
Follow Dominick Petrillo on Twitter. Follow SportsbookWire on Twitter and like us on Facebook.
College sports coverage from USA TODAY Sports Media Group:
Alabama / Arkansas / Auburn / Clemson / Colorado / Florida / Georgia / Iowa / LSU / Michigan / Michigan State / Nebraska / North Carolina / Notre Dame / Ohio State / Oklahoma / Oregon / Penn State / Rutgers / Tennessee / Texas / Texas A&M / USC / Wisconsin / College Football News
[lawrence-newsletter]
[lawrence-auto-related count=3 category=1667]