Alabama vs Auburn Prediction, Odds And Best Bet Today: Tide (+8) Top Pick on March 08

The top-ranked Auburn Tigers look to rebound from their third loss of the season as a home favorite in the college basketball odds when the suddenly struggling Alabama Crimson Tide visit on Saturday.

Auburn had rolled off six straight wins to clinch the SEC regular-season title before suffering an 83-72 setback at Texas A&M on Tuesday. Check late NCAAB news on the Tigers, who have injury concerns that include star Johni Broome.

Alabama has dropped four of the last six after a 21-3 start to the season. The Crimson Tide average 91.1 points to lead the nation, but lost 99-94 at home against Florida last time out.

Alabama vs Auburn Prediction Today

It’s Senior Day for Auburn, so there will be some emotion in the building at the start. We’re thinking that will die down a bit as the game goes on and our NCAAB prediction is that Alabama will find a way to earn a confidence-building victory.

Alabama 86, Auburn 82

Alabama vs Auburn How to Watch

• Game: Alabama (23-7, 12-5 SEC) vs Auburn (27-3, 15-2)
• Date/Time: Saturday, March 8, 2:30 p.m. ET
• Location: Neville Arena, Auburn, Ala.
• Crimson Tide vs Tigers Live Stream: Fubo.Tv

Top 2 Alabama vs Auburn Betting Picks

1. Alabama ATS (+8)

There’s no doubt Broome will try to play on Senior Day, but this game is very important for Alabama’s psyche before the postseason and you can expect them to be focused.

Mark Sears has been on fire for the Crimson Tide, averaging 28 points since the loss to Auburn on Feb. 15, per Alabama vs Auburn stats. The senior guard just needs a little more help. His supporting cast has been inconsistent, which has made them an unsafe wager.

Mark Sears in his final game at Coleman Coliseum: 30 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists, 0 turnovers pic.twitter.com/51aLYZ7XWR

— Nick Kelly (@_NickKelly) March 6, 2025

Aden Holloway (11.7 ppg), Grant Nelson (11.7) and Labaron Philon (10.7), who scored 19 versus Florida, must step up if Alabama is to be a factor during March Madness betting.

The Crimson Tide are a great bet to cover the spread and also provide outstanding value for an outright win at +300.

Bet On Alabama (+8)

2. Under 178½ Points (-110)

These two teams put up almost 180 points in the first matchup three weeks ago, per NCAA betting tips, and we don’t think this one will be quite as open.

Both teams will be more defensive minded with the SEC tournament next week. Alabama makes more than 10.5 attempts from 3-point range per game and Auburn allows 29.6 percent shooting from behind the arc. The Tigers were held to their second-lowest score since Jan. 25 last time out.

If Broome is limited and guard Denver Jones (ankle) misses a second straight game, that will hurt Auburn. Rutgers transfer Cliff Omoruyi may become a key figure for the Tide, especially on the defensive end.

A block party hosted by Cliff! pic.twitter.com/5f4a5zy1T7

— Alabama Men’s Basketball (@AlabamaMBB) March 6, 2025

Auburn has six players averaging at least 9.9 points. But the number might be too high so take the under in your online betting.

Bet on Crimson Tide vs Tigers under 178.5

Alabama vs Auburn Best Player Prop Bet

• Bet Kelly and Holloway Three 3-Pointers Made

Alabama was held to five made 3-pointers in the first game against Auburn and should be better Saturday. Auburn made 12 in that contest and averages 9.4 made threes.

We expect Miles Kelly, who made nine from behind the arc two games ago against Kentucky for Auburn, and Aden Holloway of Alabama to drain at least three from long range. Holloway made 14 in four games before going 1-of-4 versus Florida.

Miles Kelly against Kentucky:

30 PTS | 9-14 3PM (64.3%)

Incredible shooting performance.🔥🔥 https://t.co/Feps1atvyW pic.twitter.com/sBi5AT34ZA

— CBB Analytics (@CBBAnalytics) March 1, 2025

You can use both as player props in an NCAA parlay for 3+ 3-pointers or 14+ points.

Bet on Auburn’s Kelly (+104) and Bama’s Holloway (+141) Three 3-Pointers Made

Questions of the Day

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