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North Alabama at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s North Alabama at Auburn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The North Alabama Lions (3-1) and third-ranked Auburn Tigers (3-0) clash in an intrastate, non-conference showdown Monday. Tip-off from Neville Arena will be at 9 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the North Alabama vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

North Alabama lost a high-scoring game its last time out. That was on Friday when 1.5-point-underdog UNA fell 97-96 to Samford. Despite playing at a mid-level pace, the Lions have averaged 92.3 points per game over their last 3 contests.

Auburn is 3-0 against the spread (ATS). In their last game (Wednesday), the Tigers downed Kent State 79-56 in covering as 22.5-point favorites. Per BartTorvik, a senior-laden AU five has thus far shot 68.9% on 2-point looks.

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North Alabama 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 11:45 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Off the board
Against the spread: North Alabama +29.5 (-110) | Auburn -29.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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North Alabama at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 87, North Alabama 62

Moneyline

No interest. AVOID.

Against the spread

Auburn is 1-5 ATS the last 6 times it has been favored by 25-plus points.

The Tigers have a stretch of upcoming games which includes highly-regarded Duke, Iowa State and Ohio State. Might they be caught looking ahead and/or working in some load-management strategies before getting to those games?

North Alabama is no stranger to facing upper-echelon programs. The Lions played 4 teams in the top 125 of the BartTorvik ratings last season, and they acquitted themselves fairly well. The team’s Friday overtime loss was against a Samford five that fits that same class (current BartTorvik No. 119).

Some shooting downturn for AU should perhaps be expected. The Lions are efficient enough in both ends of the turnover exchange.

BACK NORTH ALABAMA +29.5 (-110).

Over/Under

The Under is 2-1 in Auburn’s 3 games this season and 5-2 across the program’s last 7.

The Under has cashed each of the last 6 times UNA has been an underdog of 15 points or more.

The Tigers figure to get plenty of rim-and-3 points and their fair share of points off turnovers and looks at the line. But expect some efficiency downturn. And look for the Lions to slow their pace.

BACK THE UNDER 150.5 (-110).

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Kent State at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Kent State at Auburn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Kent State Golden Flashes (1-0) and Auburn Tigers (2-0) meet in a Wednesday contest at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+) at Neville Arena. Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Kent State vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Kent State logged a pair of opening-week victories, taking down Louisiana 70-66 Nov. 4 and Miami (OH)-Hamilton 98-53 Friday. The Golden Flashes are coming off a bit of a down year — 17-17 overall and under-.500 in the Mid-American Conference — after the program averaged 21.6 wins per season over the previous 5.

Auburn, which is No. 11 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll, clocked an easy win in a non-competitive Nov. 6 season opener (94-43 vs. Vermont). The Tigers then earned a big road victory as 5.5-point underdogs over No. 4 Houston, 74-69, Saturday. The Tigers shot 52.9% in that game and have shot 54.8% through their first 2 games.

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Kent State 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 Tuesday at 9:43 p.m. ET.

Moneyline: Kent State +1400 (bet $100 to win $1,400) | Auburn -5000 (bet $5,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Kent State +20.5 (-110) | Auburn -20.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kent State at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 84, Kent State 62

Moneyline

No interest: PASS.

Against the spread

KSU is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 road games.

Kent State is a solid mid-major program, but Auburn may have the talent to be a top-10 efficiency squad at both ends of the floor for a second straight season. KenPom pegged the Tigers 10th on offense and sixth on defense last year.

AU figures to have a big size advantage. The Tigers have swatted 14 shots through 2 games, and their interior defense has been excellent. Kent likes to launch it from 3-point-land, but the Tigers defend the perimeter well also.

KSU played at Saint Mary’s last season (Dec. 29), and that’s a decent comp for this one. The Gaels defeated the Flashes by 20 (66-46) in a game with a much slower tempo than what we should expect in Auburn.

TAKE THE TIGERS -20.5 (-110).

Over/Under

Kent State figures to want to grind this contest to a halt at times, and Auburn may not be a 5 that get an abundance of stop-the-clock 1-pointers.

KSU’s 3-point shooting woes in its first game (25% at Louisiana) brings an Under question to that part of the equation. Auburn could well be somewhat down and in need of some rest after its big Saturday win over Houston. The Tigers could well be content to bang out the win without grinding out every last possession of lineup combo late.

In Auburn’s last 9 November games as a favorite, the Under is 6-3.

Would’ve preferred a better number to leverage. Consider a partial-unit play on the UNDER 146.5 (-110).

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Auburn at Houston odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Auburn Tigers at Houston Cougars odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The No. 4 Houston Cougars (1-0) welcome the No. 11 Auburn Tigers (1-0) to Toyota Center Saturday in the Mattress Firm Battleground 2k24. Tip-off is set for 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Auburn vs. Houston odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Tigers beat the Vermont Catamounts 94-43 Wednesday as 17.5-point favorites. They shot 56% from the field and ended with just 9 turnovers. G Miles Kelly led the team with 24 points and notched 7 triples as well. The Tigers key weapon is F Johni Broome, who averaged 16.5 points per game for Auburn last season. Auburn was 27-8 last season and was 0-1 against top-5 opponents.

The Cougars opened their season with a 97-40 win over the Jackson State Tigers Monday as 36-point favorites. Houston was led by G LJ Cryer, who hit 4 of 6 shots from deep and ended with 16 points. Cryer was among the most notable pieces from last season’s roster, averaging 15.5 per game a season ago. Houston was 32-5 last season and finished first in the Big 12. It was 5-1 in the regular season against ranked opponents.

Auburn is No. 11 and Houston is No. 4 in the USA TODAY Sports Men’s Basketball Coaches Poll.

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Auburn at Houston 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 1:49 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Auburn +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Houston -225 (bet $225 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Auburn +5.5 (-110) | Houston -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Auburn at Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 76, Auburn 67

Moneyline

PASS.

There’s no great play here. The Cougars (-225) are in Houston, but they are far too expensive to take here as favorites. The Tigers are sizable road underdogs and didn’t perform well a season ago against elite sides.

Avoid that play as well.

Against the spread

BET HOUSTON -5.5 (-110).

Coach Kelvin Sampson, since taking over at Houston in 2014, has created a juggernaut. The Cougars have lost single-digit games in 7 straight seasons and have 5 or fewer losses in 4 of those. They have consistently won, and even joining the Big 12 hasn’t changed that. Sampson has bought in, and the return of Cryer will held keep their offense surging.

The Tigers have yet to play in an environment as rocking as Toyota Center and struggled last season against top opponents. Auburn lost both games on the road against top-25 sides last season, and both losses came by 6 points or more.

Considering those trends, back HOUSTON -5.5 (-110).

Over/Under

BET OVER 141.5 (-110).

In the Tigers’ lone match against a Big 12 team last season (Baylor), there were 170 points scored in the 88-82 battle. The Tigers and Cougars both lit up their respective opponents to open the season, as Auburn put up 94 and Houston scored 97. Both teams returned key offensive weapons from last season and aren’t reliant on transfers or freshmen.

Given each side shot at least 55% from the field to open the season, expect the offenses to sustain some high level of play despite the intensity and defense being superior in this one. Back OVER 141.5 (-110).

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Vermont at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Vermont at Auburn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Vermont Catamounts (1-0) head to Neville Arena to face the No. 9 Auburn Tigers (0-0) Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Vermont vs. Auburn odds as we make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Catamounts opened their season Monday with a strong 67-62 road win over UAB, covering as a 5.5-point underdog as the Under (143.5) hit. Vermont never trailed, fueled by junior guard TJ Hurley’s 20 points, including 4-of-8 from beyond the arc. Defensively, they held UAB to 0-for-10 mark from 3-point range.

Bruce Pearl’s hiring transformed Auburn basketball, taking a program with limited history to the Final Four in 2019 and multiple standout seasons since. Last year, the Tigers went 27-8 and won the SEC Tournament. Though upset by the Yale Buldogs in the first round of March Madness, Auburn returns much of its core, adding a key transfer in G JP Pegues from Furman. Anchored by star F Johni Broome in the frontcourt, the Tigers boast a talented lineup capable of contending in a tough SEC.

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Vermont at Auburn odds

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Moneyline (ML): Vermont +890 (bet $100 to win $890) | Auburn -1700 (bet $1,700 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Vermont +15.5 (-114) | Auburn -15.5 (-106)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Vermont at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 75, Vermont 61

Moneyline

PASS.

You should obviously avoid betting Auburn (-1700) because the odds are outrageous. Look at the spread or total if you want to make a bet.

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Against the spread

BET VERMONT +15.5 (-114).

Vermont faces a major test as they play Auburn, with the Tigers ranked 9th in the preseason USA Today Coaches Poll and 5th on KenPom. Auburn is led by Broome, a 2023-24 All-SEC first-team selection and AP All-American who averaged 16.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 2.2 blocks last season.

The Catamounts were selected No. 1 in the America East preseason poll for the 8th time in 9 seasons under coach John Becker. Key players include TJ Long, who earned preseason All-Conference honors after a strong 2022-23 season, and Shamir Bogues, the America East Newcomer of the Year who scored 13 points in Vermont’s season-opening win over UAB.

Vermont, ranked 80th on KenPom, already has a game under its belt, giving them a slight edge. With a balanced roster and a confidence-building road win over UAB, the Catamounts are primed to keep it competitive against a talented, but newly assembled Auburn lineup.

Over/Under

BET UNDER 143.5 (-115).

Vermont, known for its strong defense, allowed only 63.8 points per game last season to rank 8th nationally. Auburn, also solid on defense, kept opponents to 68.3 points, placing in the top 65. As Auburn kicks off its season, a bit of rust could show, especially against Vermont’s disciplined defense. Recent trends point to a low-scoring matchup: Vermont’s total has gone Under in 15 of its last 17 games and in 6 of its last 8 November contests. Auburn also finished last season with the Under hitting in 3 of its last 4 games.

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Auburn at Missouri odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Auburn at Missouri odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Auburn Tigers (2-4, 0-3 SEC) take on the Missouri Tigers (5-1, 1-1) at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field Saturday. Kickoff is set for noon ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Auburn vs. Missouri odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Auburn has dropped 3 straight after a 31-13 defeat at Georgia Oct. 5. This will make the Tigers’ 4th straight serious opponent. So they are battle-tested in the early going. QB Payton Thorne was 16-for-27 for 200 yards, 0 TDs and 0 INTs against UGA. RB Jarquez Hunter ran hard for a 13-91-1 line against a stout opponent.

Missouri, No. 16 in the US LBM Coaches Poll, poured it on UMASS in a 45-3 victory last week that really no one is talking about locally. The Tigers have not looked like themselves all season, and Texas A&M embarrassing them 41-10 makes this game super important for Mizzou’s playoff hopes. WR Luther Burden III had a 61-yard touchdown run and caught 5 of 6 targets for 59 yards. He gave the team a scare when he came down hard on his left shoulder. His arm dangled as he went to the injury tent, but he is not on this week’s injury report.

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Auburn at Missouri odds

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Moneyline (ML): Auburn +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Missouri -190 (bet $190 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Auburn +4.5 (-115) | Missouri -4.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 50.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Auburn at Missouri picks and predictions

Prediction

Missouri 24, Auburn 17

Moneyline

I look for Mizzou to make a statement here. It got waxed by A&M and then beat a hapless UMASS team. It’s not getting any respect, and frankly, it doesn’t deserve it. It entered the season with some of the highest expectations in program history, and it has been a little flat.

Skip the -190, and take LUTHER BURDEN ANYTIME TOUCHDOWN (-125). He’s the most talented player on the field at all times. He has scored a TD in 5 of 6 games this season.

Slap the 20% CFB odds boost most BetMGM users were granted, which takes it to -105.

Against the spread

Mizzou has covered 3 times this year, and they were all against bad teams. It outscored those bad teams 134-3. Auburn is not a bad team, but its cover as 21-point dogs against UGA last time out was its first cover that wasn’t against a team it was supposed to pummel.

Take MISSOURI -4.5 (-110).

Over/Under

These teams haven’t faced one another since Sept. 2022, and both teams are very different. Auburn won that game 17-14 in overtime. Mizzou is just 2-4 O/U this season, and Auburn is 3-3. This total is a little high for me. Mizzou QB Brady Cook has not been anywhere close to the form he showed last season, and I look for a focus on the running game.

LEAN UNDER 50.5 (-115).

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Auburn at Georgia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Auburn at Georgia odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Auburn Tigers (2-3, 0-2 SEC) visit the 5th-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (3-1, 1-1) Saturday. Kickoff from Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Auburn vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The Tigers put up a good fight on the Plains last week against 17th-ranked Oklahoma, but Auburn fell 27-21 as a 2-point favorite as the Over (43) cashed. Auburn has dropped 3 of the past 4 games, all at home, while going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) during the span. The Over and Under have alternated in all 5 games this season.

Georgia is coming off a tough 41-34 loss at Alabama Sept. 28 as a 2-point favorite as the Over (50) cashed for the 1st time in 4 outings. UGA fell into a 30-7 hole at halftime before making a furious comeback, actually taking a 34-33 late in the 4th quarter. However, Bama scored on a 75-yard pass play to retake the lead for good.

The Bulldogs allowed 173 rushing yards and 374 passing yards to Alabama, while going for 439 passing yards.

Georgia has failed to cover the past 3 games since pounding Clemson in the opener in Atlanta.

The Bulldogs have won 7 straight meetings since Nov. 11, 2017, a 40-17 loss by the Tigers at home. Georgia is 6-1 ATS in the past 7 meetings, too, while the Under is 5-2 in the previous 7 in the series.

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Auburn at Georgia odds

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Moneyline (ML): Auburn +1050 (bet $100 to win $1,050) | Georgia -2500 (bet $2,500 to win $100)
Against the spread: Auburn +22.5 (-110) | Georgia -22.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Auburn at Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 45, Auburn 10

Moneyline

Georgia (-2500) is obviously way too expensive on the moneyline, either straight up or as part of a multi-leg parlay. In fact, you would need to risk $100 for every $4 of profit.

It shouldn’t need to be said, but that’s a terrible long-term betting strategy.

PASS.

Against the spread

GEORGIA -22.5 (-110) is a solid play between the hedges, as the Bulldogs should have a huge chip on their shoulders after the loss to Bama.

The Bulldogs had a horrendous 1st half of football last week, but Auburn +22.5 (-110) won’t move the ball like the Crimson Tide did. Not many teams do move so freely against Georgia’s D.

The Tigers certainly don’t have a quarterback near the same caliber as Alabama QB Jalen Milroe. Auburn QB Payton Thorne is expected to get the start again, but he has completed just 59.8% of his passes for 1,038 yards with 10 TDs and 6 INTs, including a costly pick-6 against Oklahoma last weekend.

Over/Under

OVER 51.5 (-110) is worth a look in this conference tilt in Athens.

The Over has cashed in 2 of the past 3 games for Auburn, and the Tigers have allowed 25.5 PPG in 2 SEC games.

For Georgia, it allowed 18 points in the 1st 3 games and no TDs. Expect the Dawgs to go back to their roots on defense, allowing very little against an inferior foe.

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Oklahoma at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Oklahoma at Auburn odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 18th-ranked Oklahoma Sooners (3-1, 0-1 SEC) and the Auburn Tigers (2-2, 0-1) meet Saturday in an SEC game at Jordan-Hare Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (ABC/ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college football odds around the Oklahoma vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Oklahoma hits the road for the Plains, looking for its 1st SEC victory. It lost 25-15 in a showdown in Norman against 6th-ranked Tennessee last weekend, failing to cover as a 5.5-point underdog as the Under (57) cashed.

The loss to the Vols halted a 3-game win streak to start the season. The Sooners are just 1-2 against the spread (ATS) in the past 3 games, while the Under has cashed in 3 of 4 outings. True freshman QB Michael Hawkins Jr. will get his 1st career start Saturday, replacing QB Jackson Arnold (0 TD, 1 INT vs. Tennessee).

Auburn has alternated wins and losses, as well as covers and non-covers. It suffered a 24-14 loss to Arkansas last time out as a 2.5-point favorite as the Under (52) cashed. The Over and Under have also alternated in 4 games to date. The Tigers are 0-2 straight up/ATS in 2 games against Power 4 opponents, cashing low in both outings.

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Oklahoma at Auburn odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college football odds. Lines last updated Friday at 6:46 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Oklahoma +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Auburn -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
Against the spread: Oklahoma +1.5 (-115) | Auburn -1.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Oklahoma at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Oklahoma 23, Auburn 18

Moneyline

OKLAHOMA (+100) is a strong play at even-money in this road battle as they look to bounce back from the setback to Tennessee.

Auburn (-120) has already dropped 2 games against unranked Arkansas and California. The Sooners are a tremendous value against a toothless Tigers offense which will struggle against the OU defense.

Against the spread

Backing Oklahoma +1.5 (-115) doesn’t make much sense if you like the Sooners, unless, of course, you feel as if Auburn -1.5 (-105) will win by just a single point. That’s the only advantage of taking such a small amount of points instead of the underdog straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

UNDER 44.5 (-110) is a rather low number for this day and age, but based on the play of each team in conference so far, that’s the lean. Go with a half-unit play at most, however.

The Under has cashed in 3 of 4 games for Oklahoma, going for 16 or fewer points in 2 of the previous 3 outings. Defensively, the Sooners have allowed just 11.3 PPG in 3 meetings against non-ranked foes this season.

Auburn is averaging just 14.0 PPG in 2 games against Power 4 opponents, while allowing just 22.5 PPG. Look for another lower-scoring game Saturday.

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March Madness: Yale vs. Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Yale vs. Auburn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Yale Bulldogs (22-9) and Auburn Tigers (27-7) meet in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament Friday. Tip-off from Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena is set for 4:15 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook ‘s lines around the Yale vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Yale is the No. 13 seed in the East Region. The Bulldogs are in the tournament courtesy of sneaking past Brown 62-61 (failing to cover a -8) in the Ivy League Tournament final Sunday. Yale is a slow-tempo, solidly-efficient team at both ends of the floor and one that does not turn the ball over. The Bulldogs are 5-1 over their last 6 games.

Auburn, which is ranked No. 7 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, is seeded 4th in the East after defeating Florida in Sunday’s SEC Tournament finale. The Tigers held an opponent under 40% from the floor (UF shot 36.4%) for a 4th time in their last 6 games, and AU defeated the Gators 86-67, covering a 5½-point spread.

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Yale vs. Auburn odds

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Moneyline: Yale +625 (bet $100 to win $625) | Auburn -1000 (bet $1,000 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Yale +12.5 (-110) | Auburn -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Yale vs. Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 74, Yale 63

Moneyline

Look for better leverage with Yale and the points. PASS.

Against the spread

AU is just 1-4 ATS across its last 5 games against Ivy League foes. The Bulldogs are 4-1 ATS over their last 5 games.

The Tigers rank in KenPom’s top 10 in both offensive (10th) and defensive (5th) efficiency. The defense (including what AU does along the perimeter) and overall court skills should help Auburn avoid a misstep, but figure on Yale’s slow-down game and defensive rebounding making things interesting.

BACK THE BULLDOGS +12.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

Yale’s last 25 games as an underdog have seen the Under go 17-8 (including the last 5 such games). Auburn has played 8 neutral-site games this season, and the Under has cashed 6 times.

Early-afternoon games often make for low-scoring opening halves. The way the Tigers can defend, and the fact neither side is over-reliant on distance shooting, makes the UNDER 140.5 (-110) — available at FanDuel Sportsbook — the moderate lean here.

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SEC Tournament: Florida vs. Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s SEC Tournament: Florida vs. Auburn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Florida Gators (24-10) battle the No. 12 Auburn Tigers (26-7) Sunday in the Southeastern Conference Championship game. Tip from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Florida vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 6th-seeded Gators beat No. 7 Texas A&M 95-90 in the semifinals Saturday, covering as 2.5-point favorites and the Over (153) cashed. Sophomore G Denzel Aberdeen scored a career-high 20 points off the bench for Florida, which has not won the SEC Tournament title since 2014.

The 4th-seeded Tigers extended their win streak to 5 games by outlasting the No. 9 Mississippi State Bulldogs 73-66 Saturday in the semifinals. They failed to cover the spread as an 8.5-point favorite, and the Under (141) cashed. G Chad Baker-Mazara‘s 14 points led 4 starters in double-figures for Auburn, which is seeking its 1st SEC Tournament title since 2019.

Florida beat Auburn as a 2-point home underdog 81-65 on Feb. 10 as the Under (157.5) cashed.

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Florida vs. Auburn odds

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Moneyline (ML): Florida +184 (bet $100 to win $184) | Auburn -224 (bet $224 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Florida +5.5 (-110) | Auburn -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Florida vs. Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Florida 79, Auburn 75

Moneyline

BET FLORIDA (+184).

That disappointing loss to Vanderbilt to end the regular season may have been exactly what Florida needed heading into the SEC Tournament. I love the balanced attack the Gators bring to the court which helped them to a 16-point win over the Tigers earlier this season. Florida is 14-5 since Jan. 13, which includes that win over Auburn.

Both of these teams will be playing in the NCAA Tournament but this game will determine what line they land on for the Big Dance.

Against the spread

PASS.

I will put my bet on the Florida moneyline in this game.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 155.5 (-110).

When you look at their last 10 meetings, the Under has hit in 8 of them. Their battles have been grind it out affairs. Auburn has kept both of their games thus far in the SEC Tournament Under the total.

I typically like the Under in title games because there are always nerves to work out early on, especially in the 1st half.

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SEC Tournament: Mississippi State vs. Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Mississippi State vs. Auburn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Mississippi State Bulldogs (21-12) battle the No. 12 Auburn Tigers (25-7) Saturday in the semifinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament. Tip from Bridgestone Arena in Nashville is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Mississippi State vs. Tennessee odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 9th-seeded Bulldogs upset top seed Tennessee 73-56 in the quarterfinals Friday, covering as 9.5-point underdogs while the Under (142.5) cashed. Freshman G Josh Hubbard and senior F Cameron Matthews each scored 18 points in the dominant victory.

The Bulldogs have not been to the SEC Tournament title game since 2010.

The 4th-seeded Tigers extended their win streak to 4 games with a dismantling of the No. 5 South Carolina Gamecocks 86-55 Friday in the quarterfinals. They easily covered as 7.5-point favorites, and the Under (144) cashed. First-team All-SEC F Johni Broome had his 12th double-double of the season with 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Auburn is looking to win the SEC Tournament title for the 1st time since 2019.

These teams split the season series 1-1, with each side defending its home court. Mississippi State won outright as a 3-point underdog 64-58 Jan. 27, while the Tigers covered as an 11-point favorite with a 78-63 victory March 2. The Under hit in both games.

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Mississippi State vs. Auburn odds

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Moneyline (ML): Mississippi State +280 (bet $100 to win $280) | Auburn -360 (bet $360 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Mississippi State +7.5 (-104) | Auburn -7.5 (-118)
Over/Under (O/U): 143.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Mississippi State vs. Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 73, Mississippi State 68

Moneyline

PASS.

You should avoid betting more than 3.5 units on Auburn (-360) to win back 1; it’s just never a good bet. Look to the spread and/or total instead.

Against the spread

BET AUBURN -7.5 (-118).

I’m probably making a mistake going against the Bulldogs once again, but I feel like they have to run out of gas soon. They have played terrific over their 1st 2 games of the tournament, and the win over Tennessee Friday may have earned them an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament.

Auburn made short work of the Gamecocks Friday, getting out to a 20-point lead by halftime. The Tigers had 15 players log minutes in Friday’s game, which gave their starters a chance to be rested for this semifinals matchup.

Auburn has covered 3 of its last 4, while Mississippi State has covered in both of its games in this tournament thus far. This will be the end of the Bulldogs’ run in Nashville.

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Over/Under

PASS.

While these teams are 7-3 to the Over in the last 10 meetings, I don’t have a good feel either way. Auburn and Mississippi State are a combined 0-3 to the Under in the tournament thus far. There is no edge to be had here; I’m going to stay away.

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