| MATCHUP | Auburn Tigers | Alabama Crimson Tide |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 16-14 | 22-8 |
| Spread | +8.5 -115 | -8.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +260 | -325 |
| Total | Over 176.5 (-110) | Under 176.5 (-110) |
| Where | Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL | |
| When | Saturday, March 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN | |
The Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide meet Saturday in college basketball action from Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa. Here’s an Auburn vs Alabama prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Auburn vs Alabama pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
Auburn managed to win 14 of their first 21 games this year for a 14-7 opening run. The Tigers lost to Tennessee, Alabama, Vanderbilt, Arkansas and Mississippi State in the next five games, though. Auburn is 2-2 since then, with a pair of wins over Kentucky and LSU sandwiched around losses to Oklahoma and Ole Miss. In 30 games that gives the team a 16-14 record.
In the LSU matchup on Tuesday the Tigers were coming out of the locker room after the break with a 41-34 advantage. Auburn kept it going in the second half with a 47-40 run from there and powered out the 88-74 victory in the end. Leading the team in scoring was Tahaad Pettiford with 27 points and six assists while Kevin Overton added 21 points with two boards.
Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Preview
Over on the Alabama side, they went 11-3 in their first 14 games then lost to Vanderbilt, Texas, Tennessee and Florida over a rough 3-4 run. After wins over Texas A&M, Auburn, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Arkansas, LSU, Mississippi State and Tennessee came a loss to Georgia. Over 30 games that gives the Tide a 22-8 overall record in the books for their troubles.
Matched up against Georgia in the Tuesday game the Crimson Tide left the court in the first half sporting a seven-point deficit 50-43. Alabama didn’t end up getting any closer than that on a 48-45 deficit and took the loss on the road in the end 98-88. Labaron Philon led the team with 26 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals while Latrell Wrightsell added 19 points and five boards.
Auburn Tigers @ Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Trends: March 7, 2026
Why the Alabama Crimson Tide will win
- Alabama has won 34 of its last 37 night games at Coleman Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Auburn has lost each of its last four road games.
- Alabama has won the first half in 25 of its last 29 games at Coleman Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Alabama has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Auburn’s last 47 road night games against the Southeastern Conference have produced a total of 176 or fewer points.
- Four of Alabama’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 175 or fewer points.
Auburn vs Alabama Prediction
I’ll just stick with Alabama. The Tide will need to assert themselves here following a road loss to Georgia. In that one Alabama shot just 39.1 percent from the field while giving up 53 percent on defense. The 40-18 deficit in the paint and 36-26 disadvantage on the boards didn’t help matters either. The Tide are still 8-1 in their last nine games though, scoring 88 or more points in eight of those outings (71 in the other).
Back on February 7 when these teams last met up, Alabama took a 96-92 victory on the road. In that game the Tide shot a very nice 54.2 percent from the field, 52.2 percent (12-of-23) from outside and 87 percent (20-of-23) from the line. Alabama did get outmuscled in the paint 48-38 and on the boards 30-26 while coughing up 13 turnovers though. There’s plenty of work to do for the home rematch.