Auburn Tigers vs Mississippi St. Bulldogs Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

In this content, two rival teams are set to face off in a basketball game in the Magnolia State. Auburn and Mississippi State are both looking for a win in this matchup. Auburn recently played against Alabama as the underdogs and lost 79-75, while Mississippi State fell to Florida 79-70 as underdogs as well. Auburn currently holds a 73-56 advantage in the all-time series and has won the last five meetings, including a 69-63 victory in their most recent encounter. Auburn is the betting favorite with an opening line of -2.75, and the current line stands at Auburn -3.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers -147 | Bulldogs +125

Spread: Tigers -3 (-110) | Bulldogs +3 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Auburn will win straight-up is 60%.

Auburn Tigers

Auburn recently had their 11-game win streak come to an end with a loss to Alabama. Despite the loss, Auburn stands tied for the top spot in the SEC with a 5-1 conference record. In the game against Alabama, Auburn initially had a lead but eventually fell behind by 14 points at halftime. They managed to reclaim the lead briefly in the second half, but ultimately lost the game. Auburn shot 41.8% from the field and struggled with three-pointers, making only five of 25 attempts. They also lost the rebounding battle 46-41. In the loss, Johni Broome was a standout performer with 25 points, 14 rebounds, and five blocks. Overall, Auburn has a strong offense, ranking 23rd in the nation for scoring with an average of 83.3 points per game. They also excel in rebounding, averaging 39.2 rebounds per game, and are 12th in assists with an average of 18.1 per game. Defensively, they allow an average of 66 points per game, ranking 49th in scoring defense. Johni Broome leads the team in scoring with 15.8 points per game, supported by players like Aden Holloway, Denver Jones, Chad Baker-Mazara, and Jaylin Williams. As a team, Auburn shoots 47% from the field, makes an average of 7.8 three-pointers per game with a shooting percentage of 33.1%, and has a free-throw percentage of 76.3%. In terms of power rankings, Auburn is ranked 18th, with a ranking of 21 in offense and 39 in defense. They have a record of 16-3 this season and perform well against the spread with a 12-7 ATS record. In summary, Auburn is a strong team with a powerful offense and solid defensive performance. They excel in scoring, rebounding, and assists while also maintaining a respectable shooting percentage. Despite their recent loss, they are still tied for the top spot in the SEC. C mo from the corner3️⃣ @ChrisMo2020 pic.twitter.com/eVZLIqmsWk