Expect a shootout when the Alabama Crimson Tide (13-10, 5-5 SEC) square off with the 11th-ranked Auburn Tigers (21-2, 8-2 SEC) at Auburn Arena. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, and will air on ESPN2.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams won a close one over their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the 18th-ranked LSU Tigers 91-90, while the Crimson Tide beat the Georgia Bulldogs 105-102.
The Crimson Tide had a superb free throw rate of 0.292 (above their season average of 0.260) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.583 (above their season average of 0.523). Auburn, on the other hand, held LSU to an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.6 (below their season average of 36.6). J’Von McCormick put together a good game for Auburn with 23 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Kira Lewis Jr., meanwhile had a solid performance for Alabama, finishing with 37 points, seven assists and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Lewis Jr. led the Crimson Tide to an 83-64 win. He was the game’s leading scorer with 25 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Alabama’s largest strengths. They made 37 trips to the line, while Auburn went 30 times.
The offensive glass should be a huge advantage for Auburn in this battle. The Tigers are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 16th in offensive rebounding percentage at 35.4 percent. Meanwhile, Alabama ranks 274th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 70.0 percent.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Auburn averages 41.5 rebounds per game, which ranks seventh in the NCAA. Alabama ranks 278th in rebounds allowed per game (39.6).
- The Tigers average 6.1 steals per game, which ranks 156th in the NCAA. The Crimson Tide rank 211th in steals allowed per game (8.6).
- Auburn ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Alabama ranks 79th (11.5).
- The Tigers average 27.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 28th in the country. The Crimson Tide rank 179th in three pointers allowed per game (22.6).
- Auburn ranks 17th in blocks per game (5.2) while Alabama ranks 154th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Crimson Tide have scored an average of 80.8 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.4 points per game (5.2 above their season average).
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.6, down from 9.9 for the season.
