The Samford Bulldogs (9-2) and the eighth-ranked Auburn Tigers (9-1) clash at Auburn Arena. The Bulldogs will try to prolong their five-game winning streak. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
Samford Bulldogs at Auburn Tigers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Tigers had no trouble getting past the South Alabama Jaguars 101-58, while the Bulldogs were victorious over the North Alabama Lions 91-74.
The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.664 vs. 0.431) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.0 vs. 25.5). The Tigers, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (14.0 vs. 28.3) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 25.8). Jared Harper had a good outing for Auburn, recording 20 points, 13 assists and five rebounds. Ruben Guerrero, meanwhile was a key piece for Samford with 17 points and six rebounds.
The Bulldogs’ Guerrero has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 0 points per game. Meanwhile, Bryce Brown has averaged 0 points during that same time frame for the Tigers.
The offensive glass could be a huge edge for Auburn in this contest. The Tigers rank eighth in offensive rebounding percentage (39.3 percent), while Samford ranks 297th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.0 percent). Ball protection could be troublesome for the Bulldogs. They rank 310th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 21.7 percent), while the Tigers force the second-most turnovers in the NCAA (opponents’ turnover percentage of 28.2 percent).
Samford vs. Auburn ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Auburn, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Auburn ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.6) while Samford ranks 251st (18.3).
- The Tigers rank 37th in rebounds per game (40.1) while the Bulldogs rank 142nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.5).
- Auburn ranks third in blocks per game (6.6) while Samford ranks 99th (3.5).
- The Tigers rank eighth in steals per game (9.4) while the Bulldogs rank 150th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Auburn ranks 29th in assists per game (16.5) while Samford ranks 145th (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 23.8, up from 22.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
