The Arizona Wildcats (4-1) go head-to-head against the No. 8 Auburn Tigers (4-1) in the Maui Invitational at Lahaina Civic Center. The game starts at 11:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, and will air on ESPN2.
Auburn Tigers vs. Arizona Wildcats ATS Prediction
The Tigers are trying to rebound after their 78-72 loss to the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils in their last outing. One of Duke’s biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 34 trips to the line, while Auburn went just nine times. Jared Harper was the game’s high scorer with 22 points on 7-for-19 shooting.
In the Wildcats’ last matchup, they were beaten by the No. 3 Gonzaga Bulldogs, 91-74. Gonzaga’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Arizona. The Bulldogs had a rate of 25.7 (below their season average of 37.2), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 15.6 (below their season average of 28.8). With 28 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Justin Coleman was the top scorer from either team.
This battle figures to be a shootout as two of the country’s premier offenses clash. Since the 2017-18 season, Arizona ranks 14th with 116.5 points per 100 possessions and Auburn is 32nd (113.5). Additionally, the Tigers rank 36th in turnover percentage (16.4 percent), while the Wildcats rank 274th in opponents’ turnover percentage (17.3 percent).
Auburn Tigers vs. Arizona Wildcats Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Auburn ranks 17th in three pointers attempted per game (27.6) while Arizona ranks 283rd (18.9).
The Tigers rank 22nd in steals per game (7.7) while the Wildcats rank 249th (5.2).
Arizona ranks fifth in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while Auburn ranks 186th (35.3).
The Wildcats rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Tigers rank 170th (3.5).
Arizona ranks 98th in assists per game (14.6) while Auburn ranks 111th in assists allowed per game (12.6).
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