The Alabama Crimson Tide (13-7, 4-3 SEC) will be at Auburn Arena to challenge the Auburn Tigers (14-6, 3-4 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game starts at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN2.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tigers won big over the Missouri Tigers 92-58, while the Crimson Tide beat the 22nd-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs 83-79.
Alabama played a nearly perfect game. They had a fantastic free throw rate of 0.361 (above their season average of 0.278) and a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 16.2). Mississippi State had marks of 0.169 and 13.9, respectively, for those same stats. Auburn, on the other hand, forced Missouri into a turnover percentage of 24.2 (above their season average of 19.0). Chuma Okeke played well for Auburn with 14 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Alabama received a boost from Donta Hall, who had 19 points and seven rebounds.
The Crimson Tide edged out the Tigers in this series last year, winning two out of three games. In the last game, Alabama won 81-63. One of Alabama’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Auburn had 22. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The productive offense of Auburn (15th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 116.1) will face off against the mid-tier defense of Alabama (184th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 102.5). The Tigers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Crimson Tide, who rank 36th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), will go head-to-head against the Tigers, who rank 290th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.9 percent).
Alabama Crimson Tide at Auburn Tigers Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Alabama, ATS Winner – Alabama, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Auburn ranks eighth in steals per game (9.2) while Alabama ranks 223rd (4.4).
- The Tigers rank fifth in blocks per game (5.7) while the Crimson Tide rank 147th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
- Alabama averages 39.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 35th in the nation. Auburn ranks 127th in rebounds allowed per game (34.5).
- The Tigers rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.3) while the Crimson Tide rank 201st (20.8).
- Auburn ranks 33rd in assists per game (16.1) while Alabama ranks 177th (12.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Crimson Tide’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 4.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 83.6 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.6 points per game (10.1 above their season average).
