A low-scoring game should be expected when the Auburn Tigers (13-6, 2-4 SEC) and the Missouri Tigers (10-8, 1-5 SEC) square off at Auburn Arena. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Missouri Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers ATS Prediction
Missouri will be hoping for a better outcome after its 86-80 loss to the No. 25 LSU Tigers in its last matchup. LSU’s 13.4 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Missouri, who had a mark of 19.2. Jordan Geist was the top scorer from either team with 25 points on 7-for-14 shooting.
The last time Auburn played, they fell to the No. 22 Mississippi State Bulldogs, 92-84. Mississippi State’s 15.7 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Auburn, who had a rate of 24.3. With 18 points on 5-for-10 shooting, Bryce Brown was Auburn’s leading scorer.
After Auburn won the sole game against Missouri last season, 91-73, these teams will meet for the first time this year. Auburn had a much better turnover percentage (9.9 vs. 23.9) and had a better free throw rate (0.377 vs. 0.333).
Missouri Tigers vs. Auburn Tigers Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Missouri, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Auburn ranks seventh in steals per game (9.4) while Missouri ranks 204th (4.7).
Auburn ranks 35th in assists per game (15.8) while Missouri ranks 232nd (11.0).
Auburn ranks fourth in blocks per game (5.7) while Missouri ranks 199th (1.6).
Auburn ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (29.7) while Missouri ranks 137th (22.8).
Auburn ranks 59th in rebounds per game (38.1) while Missouri ranks 67th in rebounds allowed per game (32.9).
Bettings Trends:
Missouri has been outscored by an average of 3.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Missouri has defeated opponents by an average of 1.7 points.
During their last five games, Auburn has scored an average of 83.8 points per game (4.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (13.7 above their season average).
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