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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.

The Auburn Tigers (3-2, SEC 1-1) head to Athens Saturday to take on the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (5-0, 2-0). Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Auburn vs. Georgia odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Auburn lost to LSU last week 21-17. Auburn led at halftime 17-14. QB Robby Ashford went 19-for-38 for 337 yards, 2 touchdowns and a pick while also rushing the ball 11 times for 19 yards. RB Jarquez Hunter also rushed for 35 yards on 6 carries and had 2 grabs for 70 yards. Eight different Tigers had at least 1 reception while 5 had at least 3 with WR Ja’Varrius Johnson (3/74/1) leading the way in yardage.

Georgia beat Missouri 26-22 last week in a comeback victory that resulted in them dropping a spot to No. 2 in the national rankings. Facing their first deficit of the season, the Bulldogs were down 16-6 at half and 19-12 after 3. QB Stetson Bennett played a solid game going 24-for-44 with 312 yards, but it was the Bulldogs rushing that ultimately won the game. RBs Kenny McIntosh (10/65), Kendall Milton (8/61/1) and Daijun Edwards (10/51/1) each rushed for over 50 yards. Georgia dominated Missouri as a whole, running 80 plays to their 53, but in the end, it took a late push to overcome what would have been the upset of the year so far.

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Auburn at Georgia odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Auburn +2000 (bet $100 to win $2000) | Georgia -10000 (bet $10000 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Auburn +28.5 (-120) | Georgia -28.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 49.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Auburn at Georgia picks and predictions

Prediction

Georgia 35, Auburn 10

Moneyline

PASS.

-10000 odds are too much to see any sort of meaningful return.

Against the spread

LEAN AUBURN +28.5 (-120).

Although Georgia will surely be playing with a vengeance to prove why they belong in the No. 1 spot, Auburn is better than a 30-point underdog. This spread has trended down from its open.

Regardless if the Tigers are down and out, do not expect Ashford and company to cower; he will keep fighting until the final whistle blows which should result in Auburn covering.

It’s an SEC battle, so of course, a 28.5-point spread is an alarming number, just as it was last week for Georgia against Missouri.

Over/Under

Take the UNDER 49.5 (-110). If history tells us anything, it is to take the Under in this matchup.

For Auburn, the Under is 5-0 in their last 5 games following an ATS win, 4-0 in their last 4 games following a straight-up loss, and the Under is 7-1 in their last 8 games in October. Ashford isn’t quite the athlete that QB Bo Nix was, and that Tigers offense hasn’t been as dynamic. It should struggle to score often.

For Georgia, the Under is 4-0 in their last 4 games following an ATS loss, 4-0-1 in their last 5 games following a straight up win and 6-0 in their last 6 games in October. Their defense is just too stout to bet against at this time.

Furthermore, the Under is 5-0 in these teams’ last 5 meetings and 5-0-1 in their last 6 meetings in Georgia. Everything about the trends in this game suggest taking the Under.

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LSU at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

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

The LSU Tigers (3-1) head to Alabama on Saturday to take on the Auburn Tigers (3-1) in an SEC matchup. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the LSU vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Last week, LSU beat New Mexico 38-0 at home. QB Jayden Daniels led LSU to start the game behind 279 yards on 24-of-29 passing before QB Garrett Nussmeier came in and tossed for 135 yards and a touchdown on 9-of-10. In total, 10 LSU players caught at least 1 pass with WR Malik Nabers and WR Jack Bech (6) leading the way. WR Brian Thomas Jr. (3/76) had the only aerial TD of the day. On the ground, RB Noah Cain took care of business with 11 carries for 94 yards and 2 TDs. The LSU defense held New Mexico to 88 yards of total offense and only 2 first downs the entire game. LSU will need their defense to show up in order to pick up a win on the road.

Auburn beat Missouri 17-14 in overtime last week. They scored 14 points in the 1st quarter to jump out to an early lead but allowed 14 in the 2nd quarter to tie the game up before half time. QB Robby Ashford connected on 12-of-18 passes for 127 yards – 74 of them attributed to 4 receptions from WR Koy Moore, Auburn’s top receiver of the day. On the ground, Ashford carried the ball 15 times for 46 yards and a TD while RB Cartavious Bigsby rushed 19 times for 44 yards and a TD. The Auburn defense forced 2 turnovers (1 INT, 1 FUM) while also forcing Missouri to punt 8 times.

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LSU at Auburn odds

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  • Money line (ML): LSU -340 (bet $340 to win $100) | Auburn +270 (bet $100 to win $270)
  • Against the spread (ATS): LSU -7.5 (-110) | Auburn +7.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 44.5 (O: -115 | U: -107)

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LSU at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

LSU 27, Auburn 17

Money line

PASS. The -340 LSU ML does not produce enough rewards for the risk involved.

Against the spread

Take LSU -7.5 (110).

Auburn’s program is struggling behind head coach Bryan Harsin. There are many calling for his job, and that outside noise will certainly affect how the team plays on the field. Although they are in search of a big win to get things back on track, the Auburn offense will be no match for a strong, quick LSU defense. Daniels and Cain will help the LSU offense take over before the final whistle while the defense will hold off a desperate Auburn offense.

LSU is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 conference games as well as 4-0 ATS on grass while Auburn is 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games, 0-4 ATS in their last 4 on grass, and 0-4 ATS in their last 4 games following a straight up win.

Over/Under

Lean the UNDER 44.5 (-107). The Under is 4-0 in the last 4 meetings between these two schools and 10-1 in the last 11 meetings at Auburn. Expect LSU to jump out to an early lead while controlling possession and hold off Auburn from there.

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Missouri at Auburn odds, picks and predictions

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

The Missouri Tigers (2-1, 0-0 SEC) will kick off their SEC schedule against the Auburn Tigers (2-1, 0-0) Saturday at Jordan–Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala. Kickoff is set for noon ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Missouri vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Missouri has had an up-and-down season thus far against non-conference opponents. Mizzou handily defeated Louisiana Tech 52-24 in Week 1 and Abilene Christian 34-17 last week, but had a rough outing against former Big 12 rival Kansas State. Missouri lost 40-12 to the Wildcats, with Tigers QB Brady Cook throwing for just 128 yards, 0 TD and 2 INT.

Things have looked similar for Auburn who beat Mercer and San José State in the first 2 weeks but was dominated by then 23rd-ranked Penn State 41-12 last week. Auburn QB T.J. Finley threw for 152 yards and 1 INT before being replaced by backup Robby Ashford, who finished the day with 144 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT.

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Missouri at Auburn odds

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  • Money line (ML): Missouri +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Auburn -280 (bet $280 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Missouri +6.5 (+102) | Auburn -6.5 (-125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Missouri at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 23, Missouri 20

Money line

The money line and payout for Missouri (+230) are tempting given that these two similar teams should play each other close. However, I cannot in good conscience suggest anyone put money on Missouri winning a road game — Mizzou is 2-8 on the road under coach Eliah Drinkwitz.

It’s best to AVOID the money line for this matchup.

Against the spread

While the money line is risky, lightly playing MISSOURI +6.5 (+102) may be a good bet given how even these two teams match up on paper. Neither squads have scary QBs and both have mediocre or worse offensive lines — Auburn has allowed 7 sacks, tied for 3rd most in the SEC. Missouri leads the SEC in penalties with 27.

Those stats, plus the fact that both teams are in the SEC’s bottom half in points per game, imply a low-scoring game, which means a tighter final score. Missouri should cover.

Over/Under

Given the stats above, this should be a low-scorer which means UNDER 51.5 (-105) is the best bet for this game. It’ll be sloppy and likely run-heavy given Ashford’s tendency to run the ball as QB.

Missouri struggled against Kansas State QB Adrian Martinez who ran for 52 yards and a touchdown, so expect something similar with Ashford who will eat up the clock with his legs.

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Penn State at Auburn odds, picks, and predictions

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

The Penn State Nittany Lions (2-0) travel to Jordan Hare Stadium to take on the Auburn Tigers (2-0) Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Penn State vs. Auburn school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Penn State comes into this game after beating Purdue 35-31 in their season opener and following it up with a 46-10 victory over Ohio in Week 2.

While QB Sean Clifford is still the starter, freshman Drew Allar has gotten into both games. Coach James Franklin has stated his intention to find series for him moving forward as well. This looks to be the early start of the transition to the next phase of Penn State football.

Auburn comes in after struggling with San Jose State for most of the game last Saturday before winning 24-16. This will be the 3rd game in a 5-game stretch at home for Auburn to open the season. They have also made this game an orange out to replicate the white out last year when Auburn traveled to State College.

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Penn State at Auburn odds

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  • Money line (ML): Penn State -150 (bet $150 to win $100) | Auburn +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Penn State -2.5 (-125) | Auburn -2.5 (+102)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 47.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Penn State at Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Penn State 23 Auburn 19

Money line

Bet PENN STATE -150 to win this game.

Penn State has started the season strong while Auburn has come out a bit sluggish. Jordan Hair is a difficult place to play, but Penn State will be ready for the challenge. With this game heading to be close, this is my favorite play.

Against the spread

LEAN PENN STATE -2.5 (-125)

Even the experts do not know what to do here. The juice on this line makes me feel like it will soon go to -3 or even -3.5. If it stays under the key number of 3, I like it. If it gets to -3.5 or -4, I will stay away.

Over/Under

PASS.

I lean more toward the Under 47.5 (-105), but not enough to make a play on it. Even high scoring teams struggle on the plains in Auburn. I expect the same to happen here.

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

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

The No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes (24-10) meet the No. 2 seed Auburn Tigers (28-5) in the second round of the Midwest Region. Tip from Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C., is set for 7:45 p.m. ET (truTV). Below, we look at the Miami vs. Auburn odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Hurricanes took down seventh-seeded USC in the first round. They escaped with a 68-66 victory, covering as 2-point underdogs.

Miami is 19-14-1 against the spread (ATS) this season. Outside of Duke’s 1-0 ATS record as an underdog, the Hurricanes were a conference-best 10-2 ATS as dogs this season.

As for the Tigers, who rank No. 7 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, they defeated the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 80-61 in the first round, covering as 14-point favorites.

Auburn is led by potential NBA Draft top-three pick F Jabari Smith, who averages 17.2 points per game. Smith scored a team-high 20 points, including hitting four 3’s, in the first-round victory. Auburn is 20-13 ATS this season.

Miami vs. Auburn odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Miami +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | Auburn -320 (bet $320 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Miami +7.5 (-120) | Auburn -7.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 144.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Miami vs. Auburn odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 78, Miami 72

Money line

PASS.

The only playable side is the Hurricanes (+250), but I like the Tigers (-320) to win, mainly due to their size advantage. Miami’s high-ceiling offense should help keep this game interesting though.

Against the spread

LEAN to MIAMI +7.5 (-120).

Had this line been around 4.5 or 5.5, I’d likely have a different opinion, but 7.5 is too many points for a team that’s consistently hung around with good opponents.

Miami beat both Duke and UNC in the regular season and then covered in a 4-point loss to Duke in the ACC Tournament.

Two of Miami’s top-three scorers are seniors, and two of their top six scoring options stand 6-foot-9 or taller. So, the ‘Canes will at least have some size to deal with the Tigers’ Smith and F Walker Kessler.

Both teams have covered at a high rate this season, so it’s just a lean here.

Over/Under

BET the OVER 144.5 (-107).

Smith is a legit NBA player. He makes shots most don’t think about attempting, and his length and size have helped him create easy shots for himself.

He’s a key reason why Auburn is 19-14 O/U. It even covered the 140 O/U line against Jacksonville State despite the Gamecocks scoring just 61.

Miami should be able to keep pace with Auburn behind senior G Kameron McGusty,who is averaging 17.4 per game on 47.2% shooting.

Miami is 20-14 O/U and ranks 83rd in the nation with 74.9 points per game, also sitting top 30 in shooting. Miami has the 18th-ranked adjusted offensive efficiency per KenPom, sitting 148th in defensive efficiency.

Auburn is respectively 23rd and seventh.

Auburn is 40th in adjusted tempo, so while its defense may be better, the pace should help Miami get more transition opportunities in which its plethora of attack-minded guards can expose.

Overall, considering the trends for strengths of both teams, the Over is the best bet in this game.

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SEC Tournament: Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 8 seed Texas A&M Aggies (21-11) will battle the top-seeded Auburn Tigers (27-4) Friday in an SEC Tournament quarterfinal. Tip from Amalie Arena in Tampa is scheduled for noon ET (ESPN). Below, we look at the Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Texas A&M, which was 9-9 in the SEC and had a first-round bye, beat the ninth-seeded Florida Gators 83-80 in overtime Thursday in the second round. The Aggies covered the spread as 3-point underdogs, improving to 18-13 against the spread (ATS) overall.

They have covered 5 straight and 6 of their last 7, and are 12-7 ATS in SEC games.

Auburn, which went 15-3 in conference play to win the regular-season crown, is 10-7-1 ATS against SEC opponents. Overall, the Tigers are 19-12 ATS but were just 2-7 ATS over their last 9 outings.

Auburn is ranked No. 4 in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports. The Tigers are led by projected top-5 NBA Draft pick F Jabari Smith, who is averaging 17.1 points per game.

Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Texas A&M +360 (bet $100 to win $360) | Auburn -500 (bet $500 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Texas A&M +9.5 (-120) | Auburn -9.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -107 | U: -115)

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Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 74, Texas A&M 68

Money line

PASS.

I’ll do without predicting that No. 8 upsets the No. 1, but at the same time, there’s no chance one should consider betting Auburn’s -500 money line in March. Look to the points for value.

Against the spread

LEAN to TEXAS A&M +9.5 (-120).

These two SEC teams only met once this season with the Tigers rolling to a 75-58 victory and covering as 12.5-point home favorites Feb. 12. The Tigers held the Aggies to just 19-for-70 (27.1%) shooting.

While Auburn ranks seventh in the nation in opponents’ shooting percentage (38.3%), it allows the 13th-most offensive rebounds per game in the conference. That’s where A&M can keep this game close.

Auburn is 11-4 away from home and 16-0 at home. It has clearly struggled to keep the same dominance when not at Neville Arena.

Given the Tigers’ issues on the offensive glass and their recent inability to cover mixed in with the Aggies’ ability to cover conference games, I prefer playing the underdogs with the points.

Over/Under

BET OVER 140.5 (-107).

If there’s one thing that both teams have been good at this season, it’s hitting the Overs.

The Aggies are 21-10 O/U, while the Tigers are 18-13 O/U. They’re a combined 7-2 O/U on a neutral site. In SEC play, the Aggies are a conference-best 13-6 O/U and the Tigers are 11-7 O/U.

Both the Tigers’ Smith and Aggies’ G Quenton Jackson (14.5 PPG) rank in the top 10 in the SEC in points per game at fifth and 10th, respectively.

The star power should be on display, and from what we’ve seen from each team this season, the Over feels like the best play this game has to offer.

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Auburn at Tennessee odds, picks and prediction

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

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The 4th-ranked Auburn Tigers (25-3, 13-2 SEC) visit the 17th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (20-7, 11-4) Saturday at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tip-off is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Auburn vs. Tennessee odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Tigers posted a 77-64 win over Mississippi Wednesday, bouncing back after a 63-62 loss at Florida last Saturday. While the Tigers have won three of the past four since a disappointing overtime loss at Arkansas Feb. 8, they’re still just 1-5 ATS across the past six outings.

The Volunteers roughed up Missouri Tuesday, picking up an 80-61 win as 10.5-point favorites as the Over cashed. Tennessee returns home looking to protect a perfect 14-0 record at TBA. Despite the fact the Vols have racked up plenty of wins at home, it is just 1-3 ATS across the past four in Knoxville.

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Auburn at Tennessee odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Auburn +133 (bet $100 to win $133) | Tennessee -165 (bet $165 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Auburn +3.5 (-120) | Tennessee -3.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Auburn at Tennessee odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Tennessee 74, Auburn 69

Money line

TENNESSEE (-165) is a good play, although a little on the pricey side. Still, if you don’t want to fiddle around with the points, especially against the former No. 1 team Auburn (+133), it’s a good play.

Against the spread

Pick TENNESSEE -3.5 (-105) in this ranked SEC showdown. The Vols are perfect at home this season, and Auburn +3.5 (-120) has shown some fragility on the road lately. The Tigers lost at Florida last Saturday, 63-62, and at Arkansas before that in overtime Feb. 8. And on Feb. 5, Auburn barely scraped by an awful Georgia team. The Tigers have been tremendous at home but easily can be had on the road.

Over/Under

The OVER 139.5 (-110) is the lean here, although make a small-unit play only.

The Over is an impressive 16-4-1 in the past 21 games for Auburn against teams with a winning record, while going 5-1 in the past six outings as a road underdog. The Over is 12-3-1 in the past 16 games for Tennessee against winning teams, too. Based upon the trends, Over is the play here.

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Auburn at Florida odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Auburn Tigers at Florida Gators odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets in an SEC battle.

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers (24-2, 12-1 SEC) visit O’Connell Center Saturday to take on the Florida Gators (16-10, 6-7). Tip-off is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Auburn vs. Florida odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Auburn is 18-8 against the spread (ATS) this season but just 1-3 ATS over its last 4 outings. The Tigers have gotten back to their winning ways in their last 2 games, defeating Texas A&M 75-58 and Vanderbilt 94-80.

Led by F Jabari Smith, projected to be a top-3 pick in the next NBA Draft, Auburn is a heavy favorite Saturday despite being on the road.

Florida is 12-14 ATS this season, including 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games. The Gators are on a 2-game straight-up skid, falling 78-57 at now-No. 3 Kentucky Feb. 12 and 56-55 at Texas A&M Tuesday.

The Gators are led by 6-foot-11 F Colin Castleton, who is averaging 15.5 points per game.

Rankings courtesy of the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Auburn at Florida odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Auburn -180 (bet $180 to win $100) | Florida +145 (bet $100 to win $145)
  • Against the spread: Auburn -3.5 (-112) | Florida +3.5 (-108)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 139.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Auburn at Florida odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 73, Florida 65

Money line

PASS.

Auburn is 7-1 straight up on the road and could’ve easily also lost at Georgia too – the Tigers won 74-72 in Athens Feb. 5. With Florida 11-3 at home, the expensive line (-180) for the higher-ranked Tigers is far too much to take.

Against the spread

BET AUBURN -3.5 (-112).

The Tigers beat Florida handily the first time around, cruising to a 12-point victory (85-73) and cover as 8-point favorites. They were able to do that despite getting just 13 points from Smith.

Also, while Florida has an impressive home record, it hasn’t played many elite teams, losing to both LSU and Alabama by 13 or more. Similarly, Auburn’s recent road losses make this playable as, without them, it could have been a double-figure spread.

Auburn is also a conference-best 9-3-1 ATS in SEC games. Florida is just 4-9 ATS in conference battles. Despite their recent struggles, I’d still side with the Tigers here.

Over/Under

LEAN to the UNDER 139.5 (-112).

Florida struggles to score, averaging just 70.0 points per game, but what it does best is defend. The Gators’ 9-4 Under record in SEC games is tops in the league.

Considering Auburn’s offensive prowess and the result of its last meeting, this total will get a nice boost. Also, Auburn shot 44% from 3 in the team teams’ last meeting.

If the Tigers regress to the mean and the Gators continue how they have played all season, expect fewer points.

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Texas A&M at Auburn odds, picks and prediction

Analyzing Saturday’s Texas A&M at Auburn odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets in an SEC battle.

The Texas A&M Aggies (15-9, 4-7 SEC) visit the No. 2 Auburn Tigers (22-2, 10-1) Saturday. Tip-off is set for noon ET (on ESPN). Below, we look at the Texas A&M vs. Auburn odds and lines, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Coming off just its second loss of the season, an 80-76 overtime defeat at Arkansas Tuesday, Auburn will look to get back on track behind star F Jabari Smith, who averages 15.5 points per game (PPG).

The Tigers have had 2 straight close calls, beating Georgia by just 2 (74-72) prior to their battle with Arkansas. The Tigers, who fell out of the top spot in the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports, are 17-7 against the spread (ATS).

As for Texas A&M, it has struggled this season in conference play, including discouraging losses to Missouri and South Carolina. The Aggies are just 12-11 ATS this season.

They’re led by 6-foot-5 G Quenton Jackson, who averages 13.0 PPG.

Texas A&M at Auburn odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Texas A&M +550 (bet $100 to win $550) | Auburn -850 (bet $850 to win $100)
  • Against the spread: Texas A&M +11.5 (-105) | Auburn -11.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 141.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Texas A&M at Auburn odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 79, Texas A&M 64

Money line

PASS.

Auburn hasn’t played well enough lately to warrant a -850 valuation, but undefeated at home (12-0), it’s almost certain it comes out on top. The Aggies have lost 7 straight and are just 3-3 on the road.

Against the spread

LEAN to AUBURN -11.5 (-120).

It’s not my favorite play in the game, so this is just a “lean.” It is a good get-right spot for the Tigers. who should still be considered one of the favorites to win the NCAA Tournament.

The Tigers are 11-1 ATS at home. While the Aggies are 6-5 ATS in conference play, the Tigers are an SEC-best 8-3 within conference play.

The Aggies are coming in having failed to cover 3 of their last 4. They also rank 177th in defensive rebounding, one of the Tigers’ main strengths.

Put it all together, and the Tigers should feast at home.

Over/Under

BET OVER 141.5 (-110).

If there’s one thing both teams can do well, it is hit the Over.

The Tigers are 14-10 O/U this season, while the Aggies are 16-7. In conference play, it gets even more remarkable with the Aggies 8-3 O/U and the Tigers 7-4.

While the Aggies haven’t won lately, they’ve played 6 Overs in a row. Auburn is 7-3 O/U in its last 10 games and is 7-5 O/U in home games.

Considering the aforementioned rebounding difference, offensive boards and extra opportunities should be abundant.

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Kentucky at Auburn odds, picks and prediction

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

The No. 12 Kentucky Wildcats (15-3, 5-1 SEC) and No. 2 Auburn Tigers (17-1, 6-0) meet for a key SEC showdown Saturday afternoon in Auburn, Ala. The ranked-ranked battle at Auburn Arena is slated for 1 p.m. ET. Below, we look at the Kentucky vs. Auburn odds and lines and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Rankings courtesy of the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

Kentucky has won four in a row since falling to the LSU Tigers Jan. 4. The SEC’s top-scoring team (82.9 points per game) has shot 53.5% from the floor and 42.9% from 3-point range over the four straight victories. However, the Wildcats have averaged just 67.3 PPG across three SEC road tilts.

The ultra-consistent Tigers have scored between 80-85 points in each of their last five games and enter on a 14-game win streak.

The Tigers’ average margin of victory across that span is 15.8 points. AU has had no home game decided by less-than-12 points over that stretch.

Kentucky at Auburn odds, spread and lines

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  • Money line: Kentucky +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Auburn -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Against the spread (ATS): Kentucky +3.5 (-107) | Auburn -3.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 149.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Kentucky at Auburn odds, lines, picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 77, Kentucky 68

Money line

PASS at the current tag, but this one is worth a line watch.

Money line bettors should consider Auburn if the tag improves to -170 or -165.

Against the spread

The Wildcats are 1-7 ATS in their last eight games as underdogs.

The Tigers are 6-0 ATS in their last six games against winning teams and is 8-1 ATS at home.

Sophomore C Walker Kessler is an elite shot blocker and part of a havoc-wreaking AU defense which figures to give UK plenty of trouble. That trouble extends to the perimeter, where the Wildcats need to be successful to get this game into one-score territory.

BACK THE TIGERS -3.5 (-115).

Over/Under

The Under has hit in three of the last four meetings between these two programs, and that’s the lean Saturday.

A couple comps on the UK slate — including the Jan. 4 game at LSU — fit the look of this contest. Peg a slight lean on the UNDER 149.5 (-110).

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