It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the No. 11 Auburn Tigers (11-3, 0-1 SEC) welcome the Georgia Bulldogs (9-5, 1-1 SEC) to Auburn Arena. The game will air on ESPN2 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Georgia Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they blew out the Vanderbilt Commodores, 82-63. Georgia’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Vanderbilt. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.283 (matching their season average), while the Commodores posted a mark of 0.157 (below their season average of 0.338). Georgia received a boost from Nicolas Claxton, who recorded nine points, 12 rebounds and five blocks.
The Tigers lost to the Ole Miss Rebels in their last game, 82-67. One of Ole Miss’ biggest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They had 37 free throw attempts, while Auburn had just 17. Bryce Brown put together a solid performance for Auburn, leading the team in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-24 shooting.
Getting to the line could be hard to find for Auburn in this contest. The Tigers rank 275th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.204, while Georgia ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.190). Furthermore, the Bulldogs rank 319th in turnover percentage (22.2 percent), while the Tigers rank first in opponents’ turnover percentage (28.8 percent).
After the Tigers won both meetings against the Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Auburn won 78-61. The Tigers had a much better turnover percentage (12.4 vs. 19.2) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.7 vs. 17.9).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Auburn averages 30.6 three pointers per game, which ranks fourth in the nation. Georgia ranks 203rd in three pointers allowed per game (24.9).
The Tigers rank sixth in steals per game (10.1) while the Bulldogs rank 143rd (5.6).
Auburn averages 39.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. Georgia ranks 157th in rebounds allowed per game (36.0).
The Bulldogs rank second in blocks per game (6.4) while the Tigers rank 77th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Auburn ranks 32nd in assists per game (16.5) while Georgia ranks 91st (14.4).
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The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.0, down from 5.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Tigers have scored an average of 65.2 points per game (13.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (1.9 below their season average).
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