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Game time: January 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET

Venue: Neville Arena — Auburn, AL

Article updated Jan 4, 1:15 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

This Saturday, two SEC powerhouses, the Missouri Tigers and the #2 Auburn Tigers, will go head-to-head at Neville Arena. With a strong record and a four-game winning streak

Game outlook

This Saturday, two SEC powerhouses, the Missouri Tigers and the #2 Auburn Tigers, will go head-to-head at Neville Arena. With a strong record and a four-game winning streak against Missouri, Auburn enters the game as the favorite with a -18 point spread. The game marks the SEC opener for both teams, making for an exciting matchup between two top Tigers.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Tigers +1,150 | Tigers -2,500

Spread: Tigers +18 (-110) | Tigers -18 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 154.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Auburn will win straight-up is 96%.

Missouri Tigers

Missouri's recent victory over Alabama State has put them back on track after a strong performance in 2024. As they head into 2025, the Tigers will aim to prove their success is not a fluke. Their offense has been a key factor in their wins, averaging 87.3 points per game, with four players scoring over 10.5 points each. Shooting percentages of 50.9% from the field, 36.5% from three-point range, and 72.4% from the free throw line contribute to their offensive prowess. On the defensive end, Missouri has held opponents to 67.6 points per game, with solid shooting defense at 40.7% and 33.4% on three-pointers. The team now faces a challenge in improving their record in non-home games and will need to continue their strong offensive and defensive performances to overcome their toughest opponents.

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Auburn Tigers Analysis

The Auburn Tigers are currently on a five-game winning streak and are ranked second in the polls and first in KenPom's ratings. Known for their high-powered offense, the Tigers average 88.3 points per game and have impressive shooting percentages. They also have a strong defense, holding opposing teams to an average of 64.8 points per game. With conference play starting soon, it will be interesting to see if the Tigers can maintain their dominant performance. Get our top NCAAB Betting Picks and increase your bankroll with the Tigers.

Auburn poised for dominant win over struggling Missouri defense

In the last two matchups, Auburn secured convincing victories over Missouri, with a margin exceeding 25 points. Despite a previous loss against the spread during an away game this season, Auburn is recognized as one of college basketball's top-performing teams. As evidenced by previous encounters, Missouri's defense struggles to contain Auburn's three-point shooting and offensive rebounds. Additionally, Missouri's offensive capabilities in the paint and ball security are expected to be challenged in this upcoming matchup. It is anticipated that Auburn will emerge victorious with a comfortable margin on Saturday, thus potentially exceeding the established spread.

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SportsJaw published this archived preview from its original game-day article. Its prediction and quoted lines are preserved as written.

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SportsJaw Tigers vs Tigers archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Tigers vs Tigers matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Missouri Tigers+1,000 → +1,125Moved
  • Moneyline · Auburn Tigers-2,000 → -2,500Moved
  • Spread · Missouri Tigers+18 (-110) → +18 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Auburn Tigers-18 (-110) → -18 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over154.5 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under154.5 (-110) → 154.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Missouri Tigers
20-12 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Auburn Tigers
21-16 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-04T06:15:48.270Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-03-05Auburn Tigers 101 · Missouri Tigers 74
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Auburn Tigers defeated Missouri Tigers 84-68

Auburn Tigers defeated Missouri Tigers 84-68 on January 4, 2025, a 16-point decision in the series. Auburn Tigers' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 45-33. Against SportsJaw's recorded Missouri Tigers +18 (-110) spread, Missouri Tigers covered, while the 152 combined points finished under the recorded total of 154.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • CoolioSpread · Missouri Tigers +18 (-110)Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 154.5 (-110)Win
  • OddssharkSpread · Missouri Tigers +18 (-110)Win
  • Mr_BiggsMoneyline · Auburn Tigers -2,500Win