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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

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:05 a.m. ET.

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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SEC Tournament: South Carolina vs. Auburn odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 16 South Carolina Gamecocks (26-6) battle the No. 12 Auburn Tigers (24-7) at Bridgestone Arena in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals Friday. Tip is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the South Carolina vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Auburn is No. 12 and South Carolina is No. 16 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. The Tigers finished the regular season with a 13-5 conference record and are seeded 4th in the tournament. The Gamecocks were also 13-5 in the SEC are seeded 5th.

Auburn closed the regular season with a 92-78 home win over the Georgia Bulldogs, failing to cover as a 16.5-point favorite. The Tigers have won 3 straight games and finished the season 19-10-2 against the spread (ATS).

South Carolina beat the Arkansas Razorbacks 80-66 in the 2nd round. The Gamecocks have won and covered in 5 of their last 6 games. South Carolina was arguably the most surprising team in the SEC this season, ending the year with a 22-9 ATS record. It lost to Auburn by 40 on Feb. 14, the lone matchup between the 2 teams.

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South Carolina vs. Auburn odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 10:43 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): South Carolina +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Auburn -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): South Carolina +7.5 (-110) | Auburn -7.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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South Carolina vs. Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 82, South Carolina 73

Moneyline

PASS.

Auburn is the better side, as it proved against USC earlier in the season. Expect it to come out on top, but it isn’t worth a play at -320.

Against the spread

BET AUBURN -7.5 (-110).

The Tigers have the efficiency and the resume on their side. Their top 2 scoring options both shot over 54% during the regular season while both South Carolina’s top options were under 42%. The Tigers also beat the Gamecocks by 40 earlier in the season and have covered 2 of their last 3 games, being a double-digit favorite in each.

South Carolina has failed to cover in its last 2 games against ranked teams (Tennessee and Auburn) and may struggle given its more tired legs from its Thursday matchup. With those trends, back AUBURN -7.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 141.5 (-115).

The Gamecocks have gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games and have tallied at least 80 in 3 of their last 4. The Tigers have also gone Over in 4 of their last 5 games, notching at least 92 in 2 straight and at least 78 in 5 in a row.

They have also allowed at least 74 in 4 of their last 5, so the Tigers defense hasn’t been dominant either. With all that in mind, take OVER 141.5 (-115).

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Georgia at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Georgia Bulldogs (16-14, 6-11 SEC) visit the Auburn Tigers (23-7, 12-5) Saturday. Tip from Neville Arena is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Georgia vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Georgia snapped a 3-game losing streak with a 69-66 win over Ole Miss Tuesday to cover as a 2-point home favorite. G Noah Thomasson scored a team-high 15 points while 6 total Georgia players scored in double figures. The Bulldogs shot 43.9% from the field in the win.

Auburn has won 2 games in a row after taking down Missouri 101-74 Tuesday to cover as an 11.5-point road favorite. F Johni Broome scored a team-high 17 points while 5 total Auburn players scored in double figures. The Tigers shot 52.3% from the field in the win.

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Georgia at Auburn odds

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Moneyline (ML): Georgia +900 (bet $100 to win $900) | Auburn -1600 (bet $1,600 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia +15.5 (-110) | Auburn -15.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 150.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Georgia at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 80, Georgia 61

Moneyline

PASS.

There is no value on Auburn (-1600), which is 14-1 at home this season, to beat Georgia.

Against the spread

BET AUBURN -15.5 (-110).

Georgia has a 14-15-1 ATS record this season and is 4-6 ATS in its last 10. It has failed to cover in 5 of its last 7 games as an underdog.

Auburn is 19-9-2 ATS this season, including 7-3 ATS in its last 10. It is 11-3-1 ATS while playing as a double-digit favorite this season.

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 150.5 (-110).

Auburn and Georgia both have a 13-17 Over record this season. Georgia has hit the Under in 7 of its last 10, including each of its last 3. It has scored 69 or fewer points in each of its last 3 games and 5 of its last 9. Auburn has held opponents to 77 or fewer points in 7 of its last 10.

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Auburn at Missouri odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 14 Auburn Tigers (22-7, 11-5 SEC) take on the Missouri Tigers (8-21, 0-16) Tuesday at Mizzou Arena. Tip is set for 9 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Auburn vs. Missouri odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Auburn, No. 14 in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, is led by F Johni Broome, who has been in double figures in 20 straight games. The Tigers have traded wins and losses over the last 6 games. Their latest was a 78-63 victory over Mississippi State Saturday. They covered as 11-point favorites. So that means they lose this one, right?!?! Not so fast.

Mizzou has lost 16 straight games, and it’s just 3-7 ATS over the last 10. It is putting up points, eclipsing 70 in 4 of the last 5 and averaging 73.6 PPG during the stretch. G Sean East II is ballin’ right now with 20+ points in 5 straight games. The problem lies with its defense. Its 112.4 defensive rating is 336th in the nation.

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Auburn at Missouri odds

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Moneyline (ML): Auburn -800 (bet $800 to win $100) | Missouri +550 (bet $100 to win $550)
Against the spread (ATS): Auburn -11.5 (-110) | Missouri +11.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Auburn at Missouri picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 85, Missouri 70

Moneyline

At some point, Mizzou is likely to pull an upset for its 1st conference win. Could it be this one at home against an inconsistent team that perhaps overlooks it? Maybe.

Am I willing to make that leap? No.

I will consider SEAN EAST OVER 16.5 POINTS (-125), since he has gone for 20+ in 5 straight.

Against the spread

Mizzou has covered in just 3 of the last 10 meetings against Auburn and 3 of its last 10 overall. It just doesn’t play enough defense for me to believe it’s going to keep Auburn under 80 in order to cover.

Take AUBURN -11.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

The Over is 7-3 in Missouri’s last 10, and Auburn is 5-5 O/U. The Over is also 7-3 in the last 10 meetings. Again, it would take Missouri keeping Auburn under 78-80 for this not to cash.

Take the OVER 149.5 (-105).

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Ole Miss at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

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

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The No. 12 Ole Miss Rebels (5-1, 2-1 SEC) take on the Auburn Tigers (3-3, 0-3) Saturday. Kickoff from Jordan-Hare Stadium is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Ole Miss vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

After their bye week, the Ole Miss Rebels get back in action on the Plains against Auburn, which has struggled to an 0-3 record in SEC play.

The Rebels and coach Lane Kiffin will look to take down former Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze. A coach who led the Rebels to their highest point. But who also left the team in shambles due to NCAA violations. And the man who beat Kiffin out for the Auburn job he wanted this offseason.

Ole Miss last saw the field as a 13-point favorite against Arkansas. A game the Rebels won 27-20.

Auburn is coming off a bad 48-18 loss at LSU. A game Auburn entered as an 11.5-point underdog.

Under Freeze, Auburn has yet to find an offense. Something which will take another offseason of recruiting and transfer portal moves. This means Auburn must rely on its defense to matchup against a Rebels offense which has been averaging 41.7 points/game — good for 8th in the nation. Auburn’s defense is ranked No. 52 allowing 23.2 points but is coming off a 48-point performance against LSU. Returning home may be effective for the Tigers, but we will find out if this is enough to gain a much-needed conference victory.

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Ole Miss at Auburn odds

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Moneyline (ML): Ole Miss -255 (bet $255 to win $100) | Auburn +205 (bet $100 to win $205)
Against the spread (ATS): Ole Miss -6.5 (-115) | Auburn +6.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 55.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Ole Miss at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Ole Miss 31, Auburn 17

Moneyline

PASS.

The line on Ole Miss is too high, and the value of Auburn is not enough. Stay away.

Against the spread

BET OLE MISS -6.5 (-115).

After being beaten up by LSU Saturday, Auburn will return home to take on a less physical but fast-paced Ole Miss team.

Auburn always plays better at home. But it will not be enough to hold down the offense of No. 12 Ole Miss who will look to not just throw the ball, but also run the ball with a run game which has averaged 183.3 yards/game.

The offense of Auburn has yet to take hold under Freeze. Averaging only 348 yards, good for 100th in the nation, and averaging 27.7 points/game (75th). Much of the Auburn offensive output has come against its weak non-conference opponents. In 3 SEC games, Auburn has only scored an average of 18.7 points/game. This will not be enough to keep the Tigers inside a TD against a Rebels team set to score a minimum of 30.

TAKE OLE MISS -6.5 (-115).

Over/Under

TAKE UNDER 55.5 (-110).

The Rebels (41.7 points) have the offense to take this game over, but Auburn has struggled on offense with just 18.7 points a game during conference play. Plus, the defense of Ole Miss has improved this season, allowing 23.8 points. This includes allowing 49 to LSU. The Rebels (183.3 yards/game) will also use their running game to keep their offense on the field and minimize the number of drives given to the Auburn offense. This will even further limit the number of points the Tigers will be able to put up at home. 54.5 points is too high, and the number should be closer to the 48.5 points being offered in the Tennessee vs. Alabama game. If this total remains over 51, the Under is the side to make a wager on.

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Auburn at LSU odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Auburn Tigers (3-2, 0-2 SEC) and No. 20 LSU Tigers (4-2, 3-1) meet Saturday at Tiger Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Auburn vs. LSU odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Auburn covered the spread as a 14-point home underdog in a 27-20 loss vs. the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs with the Over (44.5) cashing Sept. 30 before its bye last week. QB Payton Thorne passed for 82 yards with an INT and rushed for another 92 yards.

LSU covered as a 6.5-point favorite with a 49-39 win at the then-No. 22 Missouri Tigers as the Over (63.5) hit last Saturday. QB Jayden Daniels threw for 259 yards with 3 TDs and rushed for 130 yards and a score.

The last time these teams met, Auburn covered as an 8-point home underdog in a 21-17 loss as the Under (44.5) hit Oct. 1, 2022. Auburn has covered in the last 4 head-to-head meetings, going 2-2 straight up.

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Auburn at LSU odds

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Moneyline (ML): Auburn +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | LSU -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Auburn +10.5 (-105) | LSU -10.5 (-115)
Over/Under (O/U): 60.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Auburn at LSU picks and predictions

Prediction

LSU 31, Auburn 24

Moneyline

It’s unlikely that LSU (-400) will lose straight up at home to an unranked opponent. However, -400 is too much to pay in this spot.

PASS. Bet the spread and/or the total instead.

Against the spread

Auburn was impressive last time out, holding top-ranked Georgia to just 27 points. The Tigers prefer to run the ball, and their defense is holding opponents to just 16.3 first downs per game this season — the 15th-fewest in the nation, according to Teamrankings.com. Auburn should slow this one down, and each point on its spread becomes more valuable when the game is lower scoring.

LSU struggled to just get the straight-up win as an 18-point favorite in its last home game, barely beating the Arkansas Razorbacks 34-31 Sept. 23. I’m not convinced that LSU will win by 11 or more vs. this Auburn defense that gave Georgia fits.

BET AUBURN +10.5 (-105).

Over/Under

The Under has hit in the last 5 meetings between these teams. This trend should continue since Auburn struggles in the passing game and will look to control the clock.

The Over is 6-0 in LSU games this season, but the line has dropped since Sunday when it was 63.5. This isn’t the best number, but I still LEAN UNDER 60.5 (-115).

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Georgia at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

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

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The Georgia Bulldogs (4-0, 1-0 SEC) and the Auburn Tigers (3-1, 0-1) meet Saturday at Jordan-Hare Stadium in an SEC matchup. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Georgia vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

The top-ranked Bulldogs were rather sluggish in the SEC opener against South Carolina 2 weeks ago, posting a 24-14 win. It failed to cover, and that’s been a theme, going 1-3 against the spread (ATS) so far this season. The Over last week in a 49-21 win and non-cover against UAB snapped a 3-0 Under run.

The Tigers also had a 1st last week, and not a good one. Auburn suffered its 1st setback of the 2023 campaign, falling 27-10 at Texas A&M. It has failed to cover the past 3 games, while cashing the Under in all 3 outings.

UGA has won 6 straight meetings in this series since 2017, and the Bulldogs have covered 6 consecutive battles, too. The Under is 5-1 during the 6-game span, while cashing in 8 of the past 10 meetings overall.

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Georgia at Auburn odds

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Moneyline (ML): Georgia -650 (bet $650 to win $100) | Auburn +460 (bet $100 to win $460)
Against the spread (ATS): Georgia -14.5 (-110) | Auburn +14.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 45.5 (O: -106 | U: -114)

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Georgia at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 41, Auburn 17

Moneyline

Top-ranked Georgia (-650) will cost you 6 1/2 times your potential return. While the Bulldogs have dominated this series recently, winning and covering in 6 meetings in a row, that’s just too much risk for not enough reward.

AVOID, and look to the spread instead.

Against the spread

GEORGIA -14.5 (-110) is worth a look on the Plains in this SEC clash Saturday.

The Bulldogs have covered just once in 4 games, their 45-3 win over Ball State on Sept. 9. And that cover was by a mere half-point. Despite that fact, Auburn +14.5 (-110) has failed to cover 3 in a row, and it is 0-6 ATS in the past 6 tries against the Dawgs. Georgia is a strong play to maintain its mastery of Auburn, and this one isn’t likely to be terribly close.

Over/Under

OVER 45.5 (-106) might be the best play on the board.

While Auburn’s offense has been rather erratic, it has averaged just 12.0 PPG in 2 games against Power 5 foes, both on the road. The Under has cashed in 3 in a row for the Tigers, too.

So why the Over? Well, Georgia has gone for 45 or more points in 3 of 4 games, and it has the potential to take care of the total all on its own. Be careful, as the Under is 3-1 for UGA so far this season. But I feel as if we’re going to get an offensive explosive for the top-ranked team, making a statement on the road.

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

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

The Auburn Tigers (21-12) battle the Houston Cougars (32-3) Saturday in the second round of the Midwest Region. Tip from Legacy Arena is set for 7:10 p.m. ET (ESPN). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Auburn vs. Houston odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Tigers beat the No. 8 Iowa Hawkeyes 83-75 Thursday, covering as a 2.5-point favorite. Auburn lost in their first SEC Tournament game to Arkansas 76-73, failing to cover as a 2.5-point underdog. Those were the Tigers’ 2 postseason battles as they enter the Round of the 32. The Tigers are just 4-6 against the spread (ATS) over their last 10 games.

The Cougars beat No. 16 Northern Kentucky 63-52 Thursday, failing to cover as a 19.5-point favorite. The top seed in the region is just 1-3 ATS in their 4 postseason games. G Marcus Sasser played just 14 minutes against NKU, having struggled with an injury sustained in the AAC semifinal, so Houston’s leading scorer may be limited against Auburn.

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Auburn vs. Houston odds

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Moneyline (ML): Auburn +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | Houston -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Auburn +5.5 (-110) | Houston -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Auburn vs. Houston picks and predictions

Prediction

Houston 66, Auburn 63

Moneyline

PASS.

While Sasser could play, at what level he’ll be at is unknown, and the Tigers looked solid against the Hawkeyes. The (+200) underdog has some value, but I would still pass here and play the spread instead.

Against the spread

LEAN AUBURN +5.5 (-110).

The Tigers put 6 players in double figures against Iowa, and that’s the diverse offense they’ll need to break down the Cougars. Auburn has covered 3 of its last 4 games as well, and 3 of its last 4 defeats have come by 6 or fewer points.

Houston is also just 1-3 ATS over its last 4 games and is just 2-8 ATS over its last 10. It hasn’t covered well as of late, and the unknown status of its best player is concerning. Considering both trends, back AUBURN +5.5 (-110).

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Over/Under

BET UNDER 131.5 (-110).

Houston has gone Under in 4 of its last 5 games. While typically it is the Cougars’ defense leading the way for the Under, their offense hasn’t scored over 70 points in 5 straight games.

Auburn is 5-4 O/U in its last 9 but will be competing against the 2nd-best defense in America, one that allows just 56.4 points per game. It may also struggle to have that go-to scorer as no player is averaging more than 14 points per game.

Ultimately, back the UNDER 131.5 (-110).

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

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

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The Auburn Tigers (20-12) battle the Iowa Hawkeyes (19-13) Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from Legacy Arena In Birmingham, Ala., is set for 6:50 p.m. ET (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Auburn vs. Iowa odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Tigers are the No. 9 seed in the Midwest Region. Auburn lost its 1st SEC Tournament game to Arkansas 76-73. It lost 3 of its last 4 games, but it does have wins over 7-seed Northwestern and 4-seed Tennessee. The Tigers are led by F Johni Broome, who is averaging 14 points per game.

The Hawkeyes come in as the No. 8 seed. Iowa is led by F Kris Murray, who proved to be one of the best scorers in college hoops, averaging 20.4 points per game. The Hawkeyes lost to Ohio State in the Big Ten Tournament 73-69, but it has covered 2 of its last 4 games.

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Auburn vs. Iowa odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Wednesday at 7:56 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Auburn -125 (bet $125 to win $100) | Iowa -105 (bet $105 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Auburn -1.5 (-108) | Iowa +1.5 (-112)
Over/Under (O/U): 152.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Auburn vs. Iowa picks and predictions

Prediction

Iowa 79, Auburn 75

Moneyline

BET IOWA (-105).

Having an elite scoring option is going to bode well for the Hawkeyes. Murray went for 20 or more points in 3 of Iowa’s last 4 games, and the Tigers’ defense ranks 76 in the nation in opponents’ points per game (67.1).

Iowa has a strong defense, but Auburn’s offense could create issues. It ranks 224th in effective field goal percentage (49.6%). While defense matters, scoring is how you win tournament games, and Murray can provide that.

Back IOWA (-105).

Against the spread

PASS.

I’ll take Iowa to win outright here and take the near-plus-money odds on the moneyline.

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Over/Under

LEAN OVER 152.5 (-108).

While Iowa has an explosive offense, most of its scoring isn’t done from deep — ranking 202nd in percentage of points from deep. It will be able to get in the inside and score like it has done most of the season.

Auburn has gone Over in 4 of its last 5 games and in 3 straight. Iowa has also gone Over in 3 of its last 4 and has scored at least 77 points in 3 of its last 4 as well. Considering the styles of play, back the OVER 152.5 (-108).

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Tennessee at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

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

The No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers (22-8, 11-6 SEC) battle the Auburn Tigers (19-11, 9-8) Saturday. Tip from Neville Arena is set for 2 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Tennessee vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Tennessee beat Auburn 46-43 at home Feb. 4, failing to cover as a 9.5-point favorite as the Under (133) hit.

The Vols are coming off a 75-57 win over Arkansas Tuesday, covering as 5-point home favorites. They have won and covered their last 2 outings but are just 3-6 against the spread (ATS) over their last 9. Tennessee is 16-14 ATS on the season.

The Tigers lost to Alabama 90-85 in overtime on the road Wednesday, covering as a 9.5-point underdog. They are just 2-5 ATS over their last 7 games, slipping to 14-16 ATS on the season.

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Tennessee 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 7:52 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Tennessee +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Auburn -135 (bet $135 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Tennessee +2.5 (-120) | Auburn -2.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 131.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Tennessee at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 65, Tennessee 60

Moneyline

PASS.

Just like it was when Tennessee (+115) visited Kentucky, this feels like a trap line. I would avoid backing the top-15 road underdog despite the plus-money odds.

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Against the spread

BET AUBURN -2.5 (+100).

Auburn is 2-1 ATS against ranked opponents while Tennessee is the conference’s 4th-worst covering team on the road (3-6 ATS).

That road ATS record includes an 0-2 ATS mark as road underdogs. To make matters even worse, they have lost 4 straight road games, failing to cover in all 4 and losing by 3 or more points in 3 of the 4 defeats.

Given the Vols’ struggles on the road, back AUBURN -2.5 (+100).

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 131.5 (-110).

Tennessee is 2-6-1 O/U in its last 9 games while Auburn has gone Under in 4 of its last 6 outings. The two programs are a combined 15-18-1 O/U in conference play this season.

Both teams also hoist up 59 or fewer shots per game — these are not high-tempo sides.

Tennessee’s strength is its defense and it ranks 1st in the nation in opponents’ field goal percentage (35.9%) and 3rd in scoring defense (56.7 points allowed per game).

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