Monmouth vs Auburn Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/30/24

In this article, we will formulate a Monmouth vs Auburn Prediction for this college basketball game on Monday, December 30th, at the Auburn Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Hawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Tigers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Monmouth

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Auburn 

-Recent betting trends in games played between Monmouth and Auburn

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Hawks and Tigers. 

Monmouth Offense Impressed

The last game for Monmouth came against Fairfield and the offense scored 88 points on the way to the 14-point victory. Abdi Bashir Jr had quite the game putting up 27 points, four assists, and three rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 12 points. Monmouth on the season is averaging 67.9 points while their defense is giving up 77.7 points per game. The offense is ranked 322nd while the defense is ranked 323rd. Abdi Bashir Jr is averaging 21.6 points while shooting 42 percent from the field. In this game, Monmouth is going to need the defense to be better here. 

Auburn Needs To Run Up the Score

Auburn only has one loss this season, and they are coming off quite the victory in the last game. Auburn scored 87 points against Purdue and that was enough for the blowout victory. Johni Broome put up 23 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists. There were three different players that put up at least 15 points. Auburn on the season is averaging 88.4 points while their defense is giving up 65.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league while the defense is ranked 46th. Johni Broome is having a strong season and he is averaging 18.5 points while shooting 56.4 percent from the field. Auburn will take on Missouri, Texas, and South Carolina after this one.

Why Auburn Will Beat Monmouth

• Auburn has won each of its last 40 night games against non-conference opponents at Neville Arena.
• Monmouth has lost each of its last nine night games.
• Monmouth has lost the first half in nine of its last 10 night games.

Monmouth vs Auburn Prediction

Auburn is going to have no issue in this game. Auburn is averaging 88.4 points per game and they are going to get the offense out to a fast start here. Auburn’s defense is giving up 65.4 points per game and they are going to step up here. Monmouth’s offense is going to have some major issues getting going, and it will be Auburn that is going to cruise to the victory here with ease. 

Shane Mickle's Pick: Auburn -35.5