The Florida Gators (19-14, 11-9 SEC), 2.5-point underdogs, square off with the 22nd-ranked Auburn Tigers (24-9, 13-7 SEC) in the Southeastern Conference Tourney at Bridgestone Arena. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 134 points and it can be seen on ESPN at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 16, 2019.
Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Odds
Both teams covered in their last contest. The Tigers (10-point underdogs) defeated the South Carolina Gamecocks 73-64, while the Gators (3.5-point underdog) beat the ninth-ranked LSU Tigers 76-73. Both games finished over their projected point totals. The Auburn game went 3.5 points over the projected point total of 133.5, while the Florida game went 14.5 points over the projected point total of 134.5.
Florida dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.215) and a turnover percentage of 11.8 (better than their season average of 15.4). For those same stats, LSU was 0.111 and 16.1, respectively. Meanwhile, Auburn dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.383 (above their season average of 0.224) and a turnover percentage of 17.6 (worse than their season average of 15.2). For those same stats, South Carolina was 0.255 and 24.7, respectively. Auburn was lifted by Jared Harper, who recorded 27 points, six rebounds and six assists. Keyontae Johnson had a solid performance for Florida, recording 16 points and 10 rebounds.
Of the Gators’ 32 games with betting action, 22 have gone under the O/U total. Florida comes into the game with records of 19-14 straight up (SU) and 14-18 against the spread (ATS).
In opposition of Florida, a little over half of Tigers games have finished over the total. Additionally, Auburn is 24-9 SU and 15-13-3 ATS.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Auburn (20th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 114.2) takes on the top-notch defense of Florida (49th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 97.3).
Florida Gators vs. Auburn Tigers Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Florida, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Florida ranks 78th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while Auburn ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Tigers rank 170th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Gators rank 235th (33.5).
- Florida ranks 33rd in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Auburn ranks 78th (12.0).
- The Tigers average 9.2 steals per game, which ranks fifth in the country. The Gators rank 93rd in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- Auburn ranks 15th in blocks per game (4.9) while Florida ranks 90th (3.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers are 2-1-2 ATS over their last five games, while the Gators are 3-2.
- In their last five games, Auburn has 4 overs and 1 under, while Florida has 4 unders and 1 over.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 76.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (3.6 above their season average).
- The Gators’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.6, down from 4.8 for the season.
