Once upon a time the thought of Auburn challenging Kentucky for the SEC title would be considered insane. AU head coach Bruce Pearl has changed all of that. War Eagle is one of the nation’s top teams and a threat to Wildcat basketball supremacy. However, the CBB betting public has caught on to the Tigers. Their new popularity has caused them to lose wagering value. Counter to that is a Big Blue team that has long been public. Kentucky is coming off a huge overtime win at Texas Tech that could be a springboard the rest of the way.
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Auburn Tigers
| Date and Time: | Saturday, February 1, 2020, 6 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Auburn Arena, Auburn, Alabama |
| Kentucky vs. Auburn TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Kentucky vs. Auburn CBB Betting odds at SBG: | Click Here |
Kentucky Wildcats vs. Auburn Tigers Overview
Late on Auburn has covered just two of their last six offshore betting matchups. Just three of their last 10 have gone over the total. War Eagle is now 17-2 straight up, 9-10 vs. the line, and 7-11 under the total. Overall NBA metrics show Auburn ranked 26th for scoring offense and 146th for points allowed. Bruce Pearl’s Tigers are in third place in the SEC behind LSU and Kentucky.
By contrast, Kentucky is 15-4 straight up, 9-10 against the spread, and 11-8 over the total. UK has national rankings of 80th for scoring offense and 79th for points allowed. Accordingly, the Wildcats have dropped three of their last five games to the line. Eight of their last nine have gone over the total.
Owing to their past success and controversies to Pearl and Kentucky coach John Calipari make for a fantastic coaching matchup. Both are among the most compelling personalities in the sport. As a result this game should draw larger than normal betting action.
Key Wildcats: F Nick Richards (14.3 PTS, 8.1 REB, 2.5 BLK, 67.5 FGPCT, 73.6 FTPCT, 0.0 3PPCT), G Immanuel Quickley (14.0 PTS, 4.3 REB, 1.9 AST, 41.8 FGPCT, 90.9 FTPCT, 40.5 3PPCT), G Ashton Hagans (13.2 PTS, 4.3 REB, 7.3 AST, 42.3 FGPCT, 81.3 FTPCT, 30.8 3PPCT)
Key Tigers: G Samir Doughty (14.6 PTS, 3.8 REB, 2.7 AST, 40.3 FGPCT, 76.0 FTPCT, 30.8 3PPCT), F Isaac Okoro (12.9 PTS, 4.2 REB, 2.1 AST, 53.9 FGPCT, 67.9 FTPCT, 25.0 3PPCT), G J’Von McCormick (11.0 PTS, 3.8 REB, 4.8 AST, 39.3 FGPCT, 52.5 FTPCT, 29.9 3PPCT)
Kentucky vs. Auburn Against the Spread
The Wildcats are:
- 8-4 against the spread in their last 12 away games
- 7-4 over the total away from home
- 3-4 vs. the line in their last seven games at Auburn
- 1-7 under the total in head to head away games vs. War Eagle
The Tigers are:
- 3-5 against the spread in their last eight home matchups
- 2-4-1 under the total at Auburn Arena
- 4-2 on the board in their last six games with Kentucky
- 2-4 under the total vs. the Wildcats
Kentucky Wildcats Vs. Auburn Tigers CBB Betting Picks
In this situation, we have an intriguing matchup of balanced Kentucky against offense-oriented Auburn. War Eagle has shown solid value in this CBB betting matchup. Further, Pearl is a master motivator and promoter. Auburn Arena will have an electric atmosphere Saturday night!
Kentucky vs. Auburn CBB Bets pick: Auburn Tigers
Kentucky vs. Auburn CBB Bets Score Prediction: Auburn 80, Kentucky 77