Auburn Tigers (16-2) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (12-6)
January 24, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Alabama Crimson Tide -2.5; Over/Under: 161.5
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The Auburn Tigers will play the Alabama Crimson Tide in a SEC game on Wednesday night at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Auburn has won 11 games in a row, while Alabama has won six of their last seven. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Auburn vs Alabama prediction.
Auburn Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 16-2 (5-0) this season after they defeated Ole Miss by a score of 82-59 in their last game. Auburn led 46-27 at halftime and held Ole Miss to only 32 points in the second half in the win. The Tigers shot 58.2% from the field and made 8 three pointers in the game. Auburn has won 11 games in a row, with notable wins against Ole Miss, Indiana, USC, and LSU. The Tigers are scoring 83.7 points per game with 39.1 rebounds per game and 18.5 assists per game, while allowing 65.3 points against per game this year. Johni Broome is averaging 15.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Auburn is shooting 47.3% from the field, 76.2% on free throws, and 33.9% on three pointers this season.
Alabama Preview
The Alabama Crimson Tide are 12-6 (4-1) this year after they lost to Tennessee by a score of 91-71 in their last game. Alabama trailed 50-37 at halftime and they allowed 41 points in the second half for the blowout loss. The Crimson Tide shot 44.6% from the field and were +3 in rebounding margin in the game. Alabama had won their previous six games, with notable wins over Missouri, Mississippi State, and Liberty. The Crimson Tide are scoring 89.2 points per game with 39.3 rebounds per game and 15.5 assists per game, while giving up 74.9 points against per game this season. Mark Sears is averaging 19.8 points per game, 3.8 rebounds per game, and 3.6 assists per game. Alabama is shooting 48.8% from the field, 78.2% on free throws, and 38.9% on three pointers this year.
Auburn vs Alabama Betting Prediction
Auburn comes into this game undefeated in conference play and on an 11 game winning streak, but they are a slight underdog in this matchup. Alabama is 4-1 in SEC play, but just lost by 20 points to Tennessee in their last game. Both teams are scoring over 83 points per game, but Auburn is the much better defensive team, as they are allowing 65.3 points against per game. The Tigers have allowed 65 or fewer points in four of their last five games. Both teams are playing at a high level right now and I think either team could win, so I am going to take the points with Auburn.
