Namely, there are no more polarizing coaches in college basketball than Bruce Pearl and John Calipari. Pearl is the high-energy salesman and miracle worker that has transformed Auburn. Calipari is the “One and Done” recruiting machine of Kentucky. Both have had their share of run-ins with the NCAA. Accordingly, many observers label them as “cheaters.” To others, they are considered big-time winners and betting on CBB assets. Saturday this clash of coaching titans and top SEC teams will draw plenty of betting action and eyeballs. Indeed, the Tigers and Wildcats are a matchup that has it all.
Auburn Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 29, 2020, 3:45 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky |
| Auburn vs. Kentucky TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Betting on CBB odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Auburn Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Overview
Late on Auburn has perked up with two straight wins and covers. War Eagle has an online betting record of 24-4 straight up, 13-15 against the spread and 13-14 under the total. Overall national metrics have the Tigers ranked 25th for scoring offense but 203rd for points allowed.
Along the same lines, Kentucky has the hot hand with six payouts in their last seven games. U of K is now 23-5 straight up, 15-13 vs. the odds, and 14-14 on totals. Kentucky has national rankings of 89th for scoring offense and 71st for points allowed.
Key Tigers: G Samir Doughty (16.2 PTS, 4.0 REB, 2.6 AST, 40.8 FGPCT, 76.8 FTPCT, 30.7 3PPCT), F Isaac Okoro (13.1 PTS, 4.8 REB, 2.1 AST, 51.4 FGPCT, 66.4 FTPCT, 27.1 3PPCT), G J’Von McCormick (12.0 PTS, 4.1 REB, 4.5 AST, 39.0 FGPCT, 59.2 FTPCT, 29.6 3PPCT)
Key Wildcats: G Immanuel Quickley (15.7 PTS, 4.0 REB, 1.9 AST, 40.9 FGPCT, 91.5 FTPCT, 40.5 3PPCT), F Nick Richards (14.3 PTS, 8.0 REB, 0.2 AST, 65.6 FGPCT, 75.4 FTPCT, 0.0 3PPCT), G Tyrese Maxey (13.9 PTS, 4.3 REB, 3.1 AST, 43.8 FGPCT, 82.5 FTPCT, 28.9 3PPCT)
MissAuburn vs. Kentucky Against the spread
The Tigers are:
- 4-15 against the spread in their last 19 away games
- 5-7 under the total on the road
- 4-2 vs. the line in their last six games at Kentucky
- 1-5 under the total in head to head away games with Kentucky
- 10-4 on the board in their last 14 games as a dog
- 5-2 over the total when getting points
The Wildcats are:
- 4-10-1 vs. the line in their last 15 games at Rupp Arena
- 4-5 under the total when on their home court
- 7-11-1 against the spread in their last 19 games as a chalk
- 7-4 over the total when laying points
- 2-5-1 on the board in their last eight games with Auburn
- 2-5 under the total vs. War Eagle
Auburn Tigers vs. Kentucky Wildcats Bet on CBB Picks
Specifically, the revenge angle looms as the top Betting on the CBB angle. Auburn scored a 75-66 home win and payout over U of K on February 1. Now the tables are turned. As mentioned earlier Auburn is a terrible road team. Last week’s 65-55 loss at Georgia is proof of that. War Eagle has been more inconsistent recently. Red hot Kentucky rates the revenge call!
Auburn vs. Kentucky Bet on CBB Pick: Kentucky Wildcats
Auburn vs. Kentucky Bet on CBB Score Prediction: Kentucky 91, Auburn 79