Kentucky vs Auburn Pick – Basketball Predictions & Odds 2/25/23
Auburn Tigers (19-9) vs. Kentucky Wildcats (19-9)
February 25, 2023 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: Kentucky Wildcats -3.5 / Auburn Tigers +3.5; Over/Under: +140.5
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The Auburn Tigers and Kentucky Wildcats meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Rupp Arena. Let’s preview this game and give out a pick and prediction.
The Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers are averaging 72.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 64.8 points on 39.2 percent shooting. Johni Broome is averaging 14 points and 1.3 assists, while Wendell Green Jr. is averaging 13.6 points and 3.6 rebounds. Jaylin Williams is the third double-digit scorer and Allen Flanigan is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The Auburn Tigers are shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The Auburn Tigers are allowing 27.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
The Kentucky Wildcats Betting Preview
The Kentucky Wildcats are averaging 74.3 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 67.5 points on 43.2 percent shooting. Oscar Tshiebwe is averaging 15.8 points and 13 rebounds, while Antonio Reeves is averaging 13 points and 2.1 rebounds. Jacob Toppin is the third double-digit scorer and Cason Wallace is dishing 4.1 assists. The Kentucky Wildcats are shooting 36.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.4 percent from the free throw line. The Kentucky Wildcats are allowing 32.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.5 rebounds per game.
Auburn vs Kentucky Trends
The Tigers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The Wildcats are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 home games and 9-3 ATS in their last 12 games overall. The over is 8-3 in Tigers last 11 road games. The over is 7-1 in Wildcats last 8 overall. The favorite is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings.
Randy’s Free Pick
The Kentucky Wildcats are going to get the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home. However, there’s not a lot of separation between these teams, and Auburn has proven itself on the road. Auburn has played better in SEC play, and this will be just the fifth time it’s going to be an underdog. Give me the points in what should be a fun battle.
