The Tennessee Volunteers will play the Auburn Tigers in a SEC game on Saturday afternoon at Neville Arena in Auburn, Alabama.
Tennessee Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers are 22-8 (11-6) this season after they defeated Arkansas by a score of 75-57 in their last game. Tennessee shot 50% from the field and forced 16 turnovers in the win. The Tennessee Volunteers are averaging 71.9 points per game, 56.7 points against per game, 39.1 rebounds per game, and 17.1 assists per game. Santiago Vescovi has led the Volunteers this season with 12.4 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, and 3.0 assists per game. Tennessee is shooting 43.4% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 32.3% on three pointers this year.
Auburn Preview
The Auburn Tigers are 19-11 (9-8) this season after they lost to Alabama in overtime by a score of 90-85 in their last game. Auburn shot 46% from the field and turned the ball over 18 times in the loss. The Auburn Tigers are averaging 72.5 points per game, 66.7 points against per game, 37 rebounds per game, and 14.1 assists per game. Johni Broome has led the Tigers this season with 13.9 points per game, 8.4 rebounds per game, and 2.3 blocks per game. Auburn is shooting 43.7% from the field, 70.2% on free throws, and 31.2% on three pointers this year.
Trends
Tennessee is 0-4 ATS in their last 4 road games and 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games against a team with a winning record. The under is 6-2-1 in Tennessee’s last 9 games. Auburn is 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games and 4-13 ATS in their last 17 games following an ATS win. The under is 4-0 in Auburn’s last 4 Saturday games. The underdog is 6-2 ATS in their last 8 head to head meetings.
Pick
Auburn is coming off of a very disappointing loss against Alabama in their last game, but this is a huge chance for them to solidify their spot in the tournament. Tennessee has won two games in a row, but they have had some issues on the road this year. Both teams have similar metrics but Tennessee is the much better defensive team. I think we are going to see a desperate Auburn team and I like them to get the home win.