Auburn Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Betting Pick & Prediction 1/24/24
The Tigers and Crimson Tide are set to face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN. The Crimson Tide will host the game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, AL. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Alabama as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 162 points.
AUBURN TIGERS VS ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE BETTING PICK
The Pick: Alabama Crimson Tide -3.5
This game will be played at Coleman Coliseum at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, January 24th.
WHY BET THE ALABAMA CRIMSON TIDE:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Crimson Tide.
- Not only will Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 162 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can the Auburn Offense Score Enough on the Road?
Coming into tonight’s game, Auburn has won 11 straight games and is 16-2 overall. The Tigers are a perfect 10-0 at home this season and 6-2 on the road. So far, they are 5-0 in Southeastern Conference games.
On the road, Auburn is outscoring opponents by an average of 16.2 points per game. The Tigers have won their last four road games and are 7-3 in their last 10.
As the underdog, Auburn has gone just 1-2 vs. the spread in their last three games and 4-6 in their last 10. However, their road ATS mark is 7-3 over their last 10 and they are 3-0 ATS on the road this season.
Today’s over/under line of 162 is higher than the average over/under line in Auburn’s games this season (150). So far, 13 of their games have finished with fewer points than today’s OU line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 152 points.
The Auburn offense is coming off a game where they scored 82 points against Ole Miss. They posted a field goal percentage of 58.2% and connected on 8 threes. Offensively, the Tigers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, placing them 81st in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 211st in terms of percentage and 136th in three-pointers made.
Currently, the Tigers’ defense holds the 38th rank in the nation, allowing 65.3 points per game. Against Ole Miss, the Tigers’ defense gave up 59 points and did a good job not fouling. For the game, Ole Miss only made 10 free-throws.
Do the Crimson Tide Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Alabama comes into this game as the favorite, as they have been in 13 of their 18 games this season. The Crimson Tide are 11-2 in these games, and they have been even better at home, where they are 8-1 this season.
Alabama has been dominant at home this season, winning their games by an average of 27.3 points per game. Their last three games at home have all been wins, and they are 8-2 in their last 10 home games.
Alabama has an overall ATS record of 10-8 this season. At home, the Crimson Tide are 7-2 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, Alabama has gone 5-5 ATS.
On the season, the over/under record in Alabama games is 13-5. Today’s line of 162 is higher than the average OU line in their games this year (159.2). Over their last three games, the OU record is 3-0 and the average scoring total in those games is 162 points.
Compared to their season average of 89.2 points per game, Alabama struggled in their previous game. Against Tennessee, the Crimson Tide scored 71 points while finishing with a field goal percentage of 44.6%. Mark Sears led the scoring for the Crimson Tide, contributing 22 points. Additionally, Nick Pringle chipped in with 8 points.
Coming into today’s game, the Alabama defense is giving up an average of 74.9 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 7.3 threes per game vs. Auburn. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 32.8%.