When it comes to Alabama vs. Auburn fans and gamblers always think football first. At the same time these two ancient and hated rivals have seen things heat up on the basketball court this year. Alabama’s upset win over Kentucky demonstrated their giant killing capability. However, consistency remains a legitimate public betting NCAA basketball concern. In the same way Auburn was looking like the top team in the SEC two weeks ago. But the Tigers have had an alarming drop on the hardwood and at the cashier’s cage recently. Defense has proven to be a drag on Aubie’s prospects.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Auburn Tigers
Date and Time: Saturday, February 2, 2019, 8 p.m. ET
Location: Auburn Arena, Auburn, Alabama
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Late results show Alabama has been a profitable public betting NCAA basketball pick. The Tide has rolled to seven payouts in their last ten games. Four of their last five games have gone under the total. As a result, Alabama is 12-7 straight up, 8-10-1 against the spread, and 12-6 over the total. Metrics have the Tide ranked 127th in the country for scoring offense and 176th for points allowed. Alabama is a middle of the pack SEC team.
Now Auburn has faded badly and is realistically out of the SEC race. The Tigers are now 13-6 straight up, 8-9-1 vs. the board, and 11-7 over the total. In view of seven losses in their last ten games with the line are bettors weary of Aubie. Six of the Tigers last eight games over the total. National rankings have Auburn at 17th for scoring offense but 122nd for points allowed. Following a hot start, the recent results have been quite the buzz kill on the Plains.
Stats to Consider
Head coach Bruce Pearl’s Auburn team has been bleeding red ink as a home chalk. As an example, the Tigers have covered just two of their last six laying points at Auburn Arena. Six of their last eight in that role have gone over the total. In like manner Alabama has lost online offshore bookmaker as a road dog. The Tide has paid in just two of their last eight getting points away from home. Just one of their last five in that role have gone over the total.
Watch out for Bryce Brown
Auburn is led by Bryce Brown’s 16.9 points per game. Certainly, Brown will be the best player on the court in this game.
Team vs. Team
Late head to head profits in this series have gone to Auburn. The Tigers have failed to pay in just seven of their last 20 against the Crimson Tide. Five of the last eight between these teams went over the total. Further, at Auburn Arena the Tide has covered just two of their last 12 visits. The last four between these rivals at Auburn cleared the total.
Matchup to Watch
As mentioned earlier Auburn has the head to head public betting NCAA basketball advantage. In the same way Bryce Brown gives them a decided advantage. Auburn should get back on track vs. their rival.
Alabama vs. Auburn NCAA games Betting Odds Picks
To conclude offense should propel Auburn to the cashier’s cage!
Alabama vs. Auburn NCAA Betting Online Pick: Auburn Tigers
Alabama vs. Auburn NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Auburn 89, Alabama 79
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