Auburn Tigers vs. Virginia Cavaliers Free Prediction 04/06/19

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The No. 1 Virginia Cavaliers (33-3) will be 6-point favorites in the Final Four at U.S. Bank Stadium when they challenge the No. 5 Auburn Tigers (30-9). The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 131 points and action starts at 6:09 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 6, 2019.

Auburn Tigers vs. Virginia Cavaliers ATS Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Cavaliers defeated the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers 80-75, while the Tigers beat the No. 2 Kentucky Wildcats 77-71.

The Tigers had 10 steals and had a free throw rate of 0.277 (above their season average of 0.220). Virginia, on the other hand, played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurdly low turnover percentage of 6.3 (better than their season average of 13.0) and a free throw rate of 0.262 (above their season average of 0.214). Purdue recorded marks of 13.2 and 0.127, respectively, for those same stats. Kyle Guy fueled Virginia with 25 points and 10 rebounds. Auburn was lifted by Jared Harper, who recorded 26 points and five assists.

Tigers matchups have typically gone over the O/U total (55.3 percent). Auburn comes into the contest with records of 30-9 straight up (SU) and 20-14-4 against the spread (ATS).

Contrary to Auburn, a little over half of Cavaliers games have finished under the projected point total. Moreover, Virginia is 33-3 SU and 25-11 ATS.

This matchup figures to be a shootout as a pair of the country’s top offenses battle. Virginia ranks fourth with 117.5 points per 100 possessions and Auburn is 11th (115.0).

Auburn Tigers vs. Virginia Cavaliers ATS Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Virginia, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Auburn ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.1) while Virginia ranks 206th (21.4).
  • The Cavaliers rank 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Tigers rank 156th (3.5).
  • Virginia ranks first in assists allowed per game (8.8) while Auburn ranks 95th (12.2).
  • The Tigers rank third in steals per game (9.4) while the Cavaliers rank 198th (5.7).
  • Virginia ranks sixth in rebounds allowed per game (29.6) while Auburn ranks 184th (35.4).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (6.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
  • The Cavaliers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.2, down from 15.9 for the season.