The Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Auburn Tigers face off on Tuesday in a college basketball showdown at Auburn Arena.
Alabama A&M Has Issues
Alabama A&M has lost each of the first two games and in the last game on Saturday they really struggled. Alabama A&M’s defense gave up 106 points to Lipscomb and they ended up losing in blowout fashion. Dallin Smith had a strong game putting up 17 points, five rebounds, and one assist. On the season Alabama A&M is averaging 74 points while the defense is giving up 64.5 points per game In this game if they want a chance the defense is going to need to step up in a big way.
Auburn Coming Off Another Big Win
Auburn comes into this game with a 3-1 record overall and they have won three games in a row. In the last game agaisnt St. Bonaventure, Auburn scored 77 points and they ended up winning by 17 points. Johni Broome had a strong game putting up 18 points, five rebounds and one assist. Auburn on the season is averaging 82 points while thier defense is giving up 69.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 86th and they are going to need to try and run up teh score again here. Broome on the season is averaging 16.8 points while shooting 56.8 percent from the field.
Shane’s Free Pick
This is going to be a blowout victory for Auburn. On the season, Auburn is averaging 82 points per game and they are going to really have no issue running up the score here. Auburn is going to score 90 or 100 points here, and that is going to be the difference here as Auburn is going to get the job done. Back Auburn against the spread.