Auburn Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers Free Prediction 03/17/19

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The 22nd-ranked Auburn Tigers (25-9, 14-7 SEC) go head-to-head against the eighth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (29-4, 17-3 SEC) in the Southeastern Conference Tourney at Bridgestone Arena. The game will air on ESPN at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 17, 2019.

Auburn Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Odds

Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Volunteers defeated the fourth-ranked Kentucky Wildcats 82-78, while the Tigers barely escaped the Florida Gators 65-62.

Auburn’s 6.4 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Florida, who had a mark of 30.5. The Tigers’ mark was better than their season average of 15.2, while the Gators’ was above their season average of 15.2. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Kentucky. The Volunteers had a rate of 8.2 (better than their season average of 13.9), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 14.6. Tennessee was lifted by Admiral Schofield, who put up 21 points and five assists. Meanwhile, Jared Harper played a pivotal role for Auburn with 20 points.

This matchup figures to be a high-scoring affair as a pair of the country’s best offenses clash. Tennessee ranks fourth with 118.1 points per 100 possessions and Auburn is 19th (114.2). Furthermore, the Tigers rank 44th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 percent), while the Volunteers rank 272nd in defensive rebounding percentage (69.6 percent).

Auburn Tigers vs. Tennessee Volunteers Free Pick

Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Auburn ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.8) while Tennessee ranks 276th (19.1).
  • The Volunteers rank 60th in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Tigers rank 160th in rebounds allowed per game (35.0).
  • Tennessee ranks fourth in assists per game (18.5) while Auburn ranks 79th (14.4).
  • The Tigers rank fifth in steals per game (9.3) while the Volunteers rank 140th (6.1).
  • Tennessee averages 5.4 blocks per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. Auburn ranks 138th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Volunteers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, down from 14.2 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (3.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (1.1 above their season average).