It will be a clash between two superb defenses when the Auburn Tigers (13-6, 2-4 SEC) square off with the Missouri Tigers (10-8, 1-5 SEC) at Auburn Arena. Action gets underway at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Missouri Tigers at Auburn Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams fell in their last matchup. Auburn fell to the 22nd-ranked Mississippi State Bulldogs, 92-84, while Missouri was defeated by the 25th-ranked LSU Tigers, 86-80.
Missouri held LSU to an effective field goal percentage of 0.419 (below their season average of 0.548) while Auburn had an effective field goal percentage of 0.643 (above their season average of 0.534). Bryce Brown had a solid performance for Auburn with 18 points. Missouri received a boost from Jordan Geist, who finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds.
Auburn won the lone game between these two teams last year, 91-73. Auburn’s 9.9 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over Missouri, who had a rate of 23.9. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Missouri Tigers at Auburn Tigers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Auburn ranks seventh in steals per game (9.4) while Missouri ranks 204th (4.7).
- Auburn ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (29.7) while Missouri ranks 137th (22.8).
- Auburn ranks 59th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Missouri ranks 67th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9).
- Auburn ranks 35th in assists per game (15.8) while Missouri ranks 232nd (11.0).
- Auburn ranks fourth in blocks per game (5.7) while Missouri ranks 199th (1.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, Auburn has scored an average of 83.8 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (13.7 above their season average).
- Missouri has been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Missouri has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
