The Auburn Tigers (8-1) meet the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (7-1) at Legacy Arena. The game will air on SEC Network at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 16, 2017.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Auburn Tigers Free Prediction
In the Blue Raiders’ last outing, they blew out the Ole Miss Rebels, 77-58. The Blue Raiders had an extraordinarily low turnover percentage of 8.3 (better than their season average of 15.8) and held the Rebels to an offensive rebounding percentage of 16.1 (below their season average of 31.0). Brandon Walters fueled Middle Tennessee with 20 points and five rebounds.
The Tigers beat the UAB Blazers in their last outing, 85-80. The Tigers held the Blazers to an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (below their season average of 40.5) and had a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 15.9). Bryce Brown was the game’s high scorer with 27 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this showdown. Auburn ranks 36th in possessions per game (74.8) while Middle Tennessee is 320th (66.5) dating back to the 2016-17 season.
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Auburn ranks 57th in three pointers attempted per game (24.9) while Middle Tennessee ranks 246th (17.6).
The Blue Raiders rank 18th in rebounds allowed per game (30.3) while the Tigers rank 201st (37.3).
Auburn ranks 24th in blocks per game (5.3) while Middle Tennessee ranks 148th (2.8).
The Blue Raiders rank 30th in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Tigers rank 137th (13.6).
Middle Tennessee ranks 17th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Auburn ranks 116th (6.4).
