The Georgia Bulldogs (9-5, 1-1 SEC) will be at Auburn Arena to challenge the 11th-ranked Auburn Tigers (11-3, 0-1 SEC) in a SEC matchup. The game will air on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Tigers lost to the Ole Miss Rebels, 82-67, while the Bulldogs won big over the Vanderbilt Commodores, 82-63.
The Bulldogs knocked down 17 of their 23 free throws (73.9 percent) and held the Commodores to an effective field goal percentage of 0.371 (below their season average of 0.538). Auburn, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (17.7 vs. 19.7). Bryce Brown put together a good performance for Auburn with 23 points. Meanwhile, Nicolas Claxton played well for Georgia, contributing nine points, 12 rebounds and five blocks.
The Tigers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent contest, Auburn won 78-61. The Tigers’ 12.4 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Bulldogs, who had a mark of 19.2. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Points at the line could be scarce for Auburn in this matchup. The Tigers rank 275th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.204, while Georgia ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.190). Additionally, the Bulldogs rank 319th in turnover percentage (22.2 percent), while the Tigers rank first in opponents’ turnover percentage (28.8 percent).
Georgia Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers ATS Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Georgia, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Auburn averages 30.6 three pointers per game, which ranks fourth in the country. Georgia ranks 203rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
- The Bulldogs average 6.4 blocks per game, which ranks second in the nation. The Tigers rank 77th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
- Auburn ranks 32nd in assists per game (16.5) while Georgia ranks 91st (14.4).
- The Tigers rank sixth in steals per game (10.1) while the Bulldogs rank 143rd (5.6).
- Auburn averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the country. Georgia ranks 157th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 5.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (13.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
