The No. 16 Auburn Tigers (13-5, 2-3 SEC) head to No. 22 Mississippi State to play the Bulldogs (14-4, 2-3 SEC) in a game that has the potential to be high-scoring. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019, and will air on SEC Network.
Auburn Tigers vs. Mississippi State Bulldogs ATS Prediction
In the Tigers’ last contest, they were defeated by the South Carolina Gamecocks, 80-77. South Carolina’s offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Auburn. The Gamecocks had a rate of 37.8 (above their season average of 31.7), while the Tigers posted a mark of 29.7 (below their season average of 39.3). Jared Harper was Auburn’s leading scorer with 17 points on 7-for-15 shooting.
The Bulldogs got blown out by the No. 8 Kentucky Wildcats in their last game, 76-55. Kentucky’s 0.508 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Mississippi State, who had a rate of 0.336. The Wildcats’ mark was below their season average of 0.542, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.557. Mississippi State’s Quinndary Weatherspoon put together a good game, leading the team in scoring with 19 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
It might turn into a shootout as two of the country’s premier offenses face off. Mississippi State currently ranks 42nd with 113.1 points per 100 possessions and Auburn is 17th (115.6).
After the Tigers won the only game against the Bulldogs last season, 76-68, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Tigers’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Bulldogs. Auburn had a rate of 8.6, while Mississippi State posted a mark of 14.9.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Mississippi State averages 5.2 blocks per game, which ranks 15th in the nation. Auburn ranks 125th in blocks allowed per game (3.8).
The Tigers rank fourth in three pointers attempted per game (30.2) while the Bulldogs rank 111th (23.7).
Mississippi State ranks 32nd in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Auburn ranks 131st (34.6).
The Bulldogs rank 36th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Tigers rank 90th (6.1).
Auburn ranks 38th in assists per game (16.1) while Mississippi State ranks 71st in assists allowed per game (12.0).
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The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 2.8, down from 14.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (6.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
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