Alabama vs. Auburn prediction, odds, time: 2023 college basketball picks, March 1 best bets by proven model
After being swept in the two-game series last season, the No. 2 Alabama Crimson Tide attempt to return the favor when they host the Auburn Tigers in an SEC showdown on Wednesday. Alabama (25-4, 15-1), which will capture the regular-season conference title for the second time in three years with a victory, posted a 77-69 triumph at Auburn on Feb. 11. Auburn (19-10, 9-7) won 16 of its first 19 games in 2022-23 but has lost seven of 10 after being trounced 86-54 at Kentucky on Saturday.
Tip-off at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. is set for 7 p.m. ET. The Crimson Tide are 10-point favorites in the latest Alabama vs. Auburn odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over/under for total points scored is 154.5. Before making any Auburn vs. Alabama picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Auburn vs. Alabama and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for Alabama vs. Auburn:
- Alabama vs. Auburn spread: Crimson Tide -10
- Alabama vs. Auburn over/under: 154.5 points
- Alabama vs. Auburn money line: Crimson Tide -550, Tigers +400
- BAMA: The Crimson Tide are 6-2 against the spread in their last eight home games
- AUB: The Tigers are 1-5 ATS in their last six overall contests
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Why Alabama can cover
The Crimson Tide have been extremely strong during conference play, recording 11 of their 15 victories by double digits to match the program record set in 1955-56. Alabama registered 100 points in three of those triumphs, becoming the first SEC team to reach triple digits against three conference opponents since Arkansas in 1997-98. The Tide have been powered this season by their freshmen, who have produced 52.1% of the team's points.
Alabama's top first-year player is Brandon Miller, who needs 62 points to break the program record for a freshman currently held by Collin Sexton (632 in 2017-18). The forward is the only Division I player with at least 570 points (571), 230 rebounds (231) and 85 made 3-pointers (89) this campaign. Miller leads the Crimson Tide with an average of 19.7 points, while fellow freshman forward Noah Clowney, who registered his third double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds in Saturday's 86-83 triumph over Arkansas, tops the club with 8.2 boards.
Why Auburn can cover
The Tigers are hoping to bounce back from a disappointing 86-54 loss at Kentucky on Saturday. Auburn is just 10-51 all-time at Alabama but posted an 81-77 victory in Tuscaloosa last season. Guard Wendell Green Jr. scored 19 points off the bench in that contest and led Auburn with 24 in the loss to the Crimson Tide on Feb. 11.
Senior forward Jaylin Williams recorded 16 points in the first meeting with Alabama this season, while junior guard K.D. Johnson came off the bench to register 12 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Sophomore forward Johni Broome was limited to eight points in the loss but leads the Tigers with an average of 14.1. Broome, who has hit double digits in 10 of his last 11 outings, also tops Auburn with 8.6 rebounds per contest.
How to make Auburn vs. Alabama picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 147 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can get the model's picks at SportsLine.
