A clear difference is apparent with Auburn’s Bruce Pearl and Kentucky’s John Calipari. These two coaches are dynamic and with the ability to make for immediate impacts. Above all they lead two of the top Southeastern Conference contenders with the college basketball betting line. Pearl in particular has done a remarkable job in turning a perennially poor Auburn program into a national power. By contrast Calipari has the difficult job of feeding the beast of Kentucky tradition. Both the Tigers and Wildcats are two of the most entertaining teams to watch in all of college hoops.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Auburn Tigers
Date and Time: Saturday, January 19, 2019, 4 p.m. ET
Location: Auburn Arena, Auburn, Alabama
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Auburn Tigers
Late on Auburn has suffered from a drop off in betting value due to their increased public attention. Aubie has paid in just two of their last eight games with three of their last five going under the total. Consequently, the Tigers are now 12-3 straight up, 7-6-1 vs. the odds, and 7-7 on totals. Auburn has national rankings of 19th for scoring offense and 60th for points allowed. Correlate the tandem of Bryce Brown and Jared Harper to Aubie’s success. Both players average over 15 points per game.
Kentucky Wildcats
In like manner Kentucky has been slumping on the board in recent games. The Wildcats have gotten the money in just one of their last four games with four of their last six going under the number. Following that is a record of 13-3 straight up, 7-9 against the spread, and 7-9 under the total. U of K ranks 49th in the nation for scoring offense and 88th for points allowed. Keldon Johnson leads with 14.6 points per game.
Stats to Consider
Auburn has been in the black with the college basketball betting line at home for quite some time. As an example, the Tigers have lost just five of their last 17 games against the spread at Auburn Arena. Five of their last seven home games went over the total. Contrarily Kentucky has been in the red recently on the road. The Wildcats have covered just two of their last seven away matchups. Six of their last nine road tilts have gone over the total.
Team vs. Team
Head to head Auburn has had the NCAA basketball betting advantage with Kentucky. In fact, the Wildcats have covered just three of their last 12 matchups with Aubie. Just two of the last 14 meetings between these teams have gone over the total. And at Auburn Arena the Tigers have gotten the money in four of their last six against Kentucky. The last seven tilts between these SEC powers on the Plains went under the total.
Matchup to Watch
This looks like a good spot for Auburn with the college basketball betting line. Certainly, home court has proven to be a matchup edge for the Tigers. Additionally, they have the proven ability to get the cash against Kentucky. Finally, the atmosphere should be electric at Auburn Arena.
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Auburn vs. Kentucky NCAA Betting Online Pick: Auburn Tigers
Auburn vs. Kentucky NCAA Betting Online Score Prediction: Auburn 78, Kentucky 73
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