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The No. 3 Auburn Tigers (4-0) battle the No. 5 Iowa State Cyclones (3-0) in the Maui Invitational Monday. Tip from Lahaina Civic Center is set for 9 p.m. ET (ESPNU). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Auburn vs. Iowa State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Auburn beat the North Alabama Lions 102-69 Monday, covering as a 29.5-point favorite. Auburn is 4-0 against the spread (ATS) with its most notable win a 74-69 victory over the No. 8 Houston Cougars. The Tigers are led by F Johni Broome, who is averaging 20 points and 11.3 rebounds per game.
The Cyclones have yet to play a competitive game, having won every game by more than 25 points. They beat the IUPUI Jaguars 87-52 Monday, just missing the cover as a 35.5-point home favorite. Iowa State has yet to cover this season, but has closed as a 28-point or greater favorite in each game. The team is led by G Curtis Jones, who is averaging 15 points per game.
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Auburn vs. Iowa State odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds Lines last updated at 12:18 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Auburn -165 (bet $165 to win $100) | Iowa State +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
- Against the spread (ATS): Auburn -3.5 (-115) | Iowa State +3.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Auburn vs. Iowa State picks and predictions
Prediction
Auburn 75, Iowa State 68
Moneyline
PASS.
The moneyline is an option for both sides here, but one should skip it and look toward the spread as the preferred option. Auburn has better value there.
Against the spread
BET AUBURN -3.5 (-115).
The Cyclones have inflated numbers, having yet to have a closing spread of fewer than 25 points. They have scored between 82 and 87 and allowed under 56 in all 3 games, but are 0-3 ATS.
The Tigers have one of the most complete teams in the country with a star like Broome leading the way. Auburn is 1-0 ATS against top-10 teams and 3-0 ATS against teams in which it closed as a double-digit favorite.
Considering how well the Tigers have played and who the Cyclones have faced, back AUBURN -3.5 (-115).
Over/Under
BET UNDER 146.5 (-110).
The Tigers are 2-2 O/U this season and have allowed 70 or fewer in all 4 games. The Cyclones have a more one-sided total history and are 0-3 O/U, having yet to allow more than 56 points.
Both teams have strong defensive aptitudes and only have 1 player in their top-3 scoring options shooting over 40% from deep. Considering those weaknesses from downtown, back UNDER 146.5 (-110).
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