The Saint Louis Billikens (8-1) will battle against the 12th-ranked Auburn Tigers (8-0) at Legacy Arena. The game will air on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 14, 2019.
Saint Louis Billikens vs. Auburn Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Tigers edged the Furman Paladins 81-78, while the Billikens easily got past the Tulane Green Wave 86-62.
The Billikens had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.692 (above their season average of 0.493) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 30.4). The Tigers, meanwhile, had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 41.7 (above their season average of 35.5) and had a free throw rate of 0.306 (above their season average of 0.247). Austin Wiley had a good outing for Auburn, contributing 13 points and 12 rebounds. Saint Louis, meanwhile, rallied around Hasahn French, who recorded 18 points, 11 rebounds and five assists.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the prolific offense of Auburn takes on the stingy defense of Saint Louis. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Tigers rank 14th in offensive efficiency, while the Billikens are 54th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Billikens, who rank 11th in offensive rebounding percentage (36.2 percent), will go head-to-head against the Tigers, who rank 279th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
Saint Louis vs. Auburn Free Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Saint Louis, ATS Winner – Saint Louis, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Auburn ranks sixth in three pointers attempted per game (29.6) while Saint Louis ranks 212th (18.9).
- The Tigers average 5.0 blocks per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. The Billikens rank 87th in blocks allowed per game (3.7).
- Auburn averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 71st in the country. Saint Louis ranks 122nd in assists allowed per game (12.2).
- The Billikens rank ninth in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Tigers rank 142nd (35.6).
- Auburn averages 8.8 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. Saint Louis ranks 139th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
