The eighth-ranked Auburn Tigers (5-1) will be at home in Auburn Arena when they clash with the Saint Peter’s Peacocks (1-4). Action begins at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Saint Peter’s Peacocks at Auburn Tigers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Tigers defeated the Arizona Wildcats, 73-57, while the Peacocks lost to the North Texas Mean Green, 75-66.
Auburn played a flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.200 (above their season average of 0.185) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (below their season average of 42.3). Arizona was 0.149 and 25.0, respectively, for those same stats. Saint Peter’s, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.530 (above their season average of 0.475). Auburn was led by Bryce Brown, who recorded 19 points. KC Ndefo was a key piece for Saint Peter’s with 13 points and nine rebounds.
It will be a showdown of opposite styles as the fast-breaking Tigers will look to push the more methodical Peacocks. Since the 2017-18 season, the Tigers rank 47th in possessions per game while the Peacocks are 326th. It could also be a sloppy game for the offense of the Peacocks, which ranks 270th in ball security (turnover percentage of 19.9 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Tigers, which has forced the 32nd-most turnovers in the NCAA (21.7 percent).
Saint Peter’s Peacocks vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Saint Peter’s, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Auburn ranks 36th in rebounds per game (38.6) while Saint Peter’s ranks 282nd (33.0).
- The Tigers rank 13th in blocks per game (5.3) while the Peacocks rank 155th (3.3).
- Auburn ranks 27th in steals per game (7.6) while Saint Peter’s ranks 118th (6.6).
- The Tigers rank 17th in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while the Peacocks rank 216th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
- Auburn ranks 116th in assists per game (14.4) while Saint Peter’s ranks 285th (11.8).
