Bethune-Cookman (17-16) vs Auburn (32-6)
November 3, 2025 at 08:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Auburn -25.5 — Over/Under: +151.5
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats and Auburn Tigers meet Monday in the college basketball action at the Neville Arena. Here’s a Bethune-Cookman vs Auburn Prediction. This article will include a Bethune-Cookman vs Auburn Pick.
Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Betting Preview
The Bethune-Cookman Wildcats have won 17 games in back-to-back seasons and enter year 5 under coach Reggie Theus. Bethune-Cookman hasn’t won more than 17 games since the 2017-18 season.
Daniel Rouzan returns after averaging 11.8 points and 5.5 rebounds, while Reggie Ward Jr. averaged 8.8 points and 7.5 rebounds. Seneca Willoughby averaged 3 assists per game, and David Onanina played in almost 400 minutes last season. Bethune-Cookman has some productive returning players, but snagging Arterio Morris and Zion Harmon is where the intrigue comes. Morris was a high profile recruit who played 38 games for Texas in the 2022-23 season. Harmon returns to the Wildcats after playing 3 games with Seton Hall last year. There’s above-average talent on this Bethune-Cookman roster, making this a threat in the SWAC this season.
Auburn Tigers Betting Preview
The Auburn Tigers won 32 games last season and now begin the Steven Pearl era. Auburn has made the big dance in each of the last four seasons.
Tahaad Pettiford returns after averaging 11.6 points and 3 assists, while Blake Muschalek averaged 0.7 points and 0.2 rebounds. CJ Williams and Reed Trapp also return, and they played a combined 12 minutes last season. Auburn obviously lost a ton of production from a year ago and now has to adjust to a new head coach on the fly. The good news is Lincoln Memorial transfer Elyjah Freeman joins the squad, and he was the SAC Freshman of the Year last season. Auburn also brings in a strong recruiting class led by Kaden Magwood, Simon Walker, and Sebastian Williams-Adams. There’s talent here, but it’s going to take time to adjust to all of the roster turnover.
Why the Auburn Tigers will win
- Auburn has won each of its last 41 night games against non-Conference opponents at Neville Arena.
- Bethune-Cookman has lost nine of its last 10 night games against non-Conference opponents.
- Bethune-Cookman has lost the first half in each of its last six Monday road games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats will win
- Bethune-Cookman has won six of its last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Bethune-Cookman’s last seven games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Four of Auburn’s last five games against non-Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Auburn recorded 45+ rebounds in two games in last season’s NCAA Tournament – equal-most of any team.
- Two different Auburn players recorded 2+ steals and 2+ blocks in a game in last season’s NCAA Tournament – equal-most of any team.
Bethune-Cookman vs Auburn Injury Report
Bethune-Cookman doesn’t have a player listed on its injury report. Auburn will be without Simon Walker, while KeShawn Murphy is questionable.
Bethune-Cookman vs Auburn Prediction
Auburn has the ability to blow the doors off Bethune-Cookman given the talent gap. However, just how motivated will Auburn be to lay the wood here? Auburn is probably already looking ahead to that matchup against Houston in a couple of weeks. Also, Bethune-Cookman has some highly recruited players who have played at big programs. It may lack depth, but there’s some talent on this roster. I’ll take a shot with Bethune-Cookman and the free buckets.