The 22nd-ranked Auburn Tigers (22-9, 11-7 SEC) will be in the Southeastern Conference Tourney at Bridgestone Arena when they clash against the Missouri Tigers (15-16, 6-13 SEC). Action begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 14, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Missouri Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. Auburn defeated the fifth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers 84-80, while Missouri beat the Georgia Bulldogs 71-61.
Missouri dominated every facet of the matchup. They had a turnover percentage of 14.3 (better than their season average of 18.4) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 32.4). Georgia was 16.7 and 18.9, respectively, for those same stats. Auburn, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.0 (better than their season average of 15.4). Auburn was led by Chuma Okeke, who finished with 22 points and five rebounds. Jordan Geist, meanwhile led the way for Missouri, putting up 30 points and five rebounds.
Missouri Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Auburn ranks seventh in steals per game (9.2) while Missouri ranks 238th (4.7).
- Auburn ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.5) while Missouri ranks 153rd (22.5).
- Missouri ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Auburn ranks 165th (35.3).
- Auburn ranks 15th in blocks per game (4.9) while Missouri ranks 226th (1.7).
- Auburn ranks 66th in assists per game (14.7) while Missouri ranks 251st (11.0).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, Auburn has scored an average of 72.2 points per game (5.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (7.7 above their season average).
- Missouri has outscored opponents by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Missouri has been defeated by an average of 0.3 points.
