The No. 22 Arkansas Razorbacks (11-3, 1-1 SEC) travel to Auburn to play the Tigers (13-1, 1-0 SEC) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game starts at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 6, 2018, and will air on ESPNU.
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Prediction
The last time the Razorbacks played, they were defeated by the Mississippi State Bulldogs, 78-75. One of Mississippi State’s largest strengths was getting to the charity stripe. They made 40 trips to the line, while Arkansas went just 12 times. Daryl Macon was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
The Tigers beat the No. 23 Tennessee Volunteers in their last contest, 94-84. The Tigers had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 15.4) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 47.8 (above their season average of 37.3). Jared Harper was Auburn’s leading scorer with 18 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
It might turn into a shootout as a pair of the nation’s premier offenses battle. Auburn currently ranks 25th with 117.4 points per 100 possessions and Arkansas is 21st (118.2).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Macon (20.0 points, 5.4 assists and 1.6 steals) has been great for the Razorbacks while Harper (15.4 points and 6.0 assists) has made great contributions to the Tigers.
After the Razorbacks won the sole game against the Tigers last season, 79-68, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Razorbacks knocked down 16 of their 20 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.543 vs. 0.452).
Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Auburn Tigers Free Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – Auburn, ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes:
Auburn averages 42.3 rebounds per game, which ranks ninth in the nation. Arkansas ranks 167th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
The Tigers rank 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.4) while the Razorbacks rank 193rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.9).
Arkansas ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Auburn ranks 121st (6.7).
The Tigers rank fifth in blocks per game (6.6) while the Razorbacks rank 79th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Arkansas ranks 45th in assists per game (16.7) while Auburn ranks 105th in assists allowed per game (12.9).
Bettings Trends:
The Razorbacks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 17.2, up from 14.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 87.6 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (1.6 above their season average).
