Auburn Perfect at Home
The No. 20 Auburn Tigers try for a second straight win when they host the Florida Gators for the SEC opener for both teams on Wednesday night. Auburn is coming off a victory over Washington on Dec. 21 but has dropped two of its last four after starting the season 8-0.
Florida has lost two of its last three, including a loss to Oklahoma on Dec. 20. The stakes are higher with conference play beginning, so read our in-depth preview of this contest before you make any bet online.
Let’s check the latest college basketball odds, stats, injury reports and college basketball lines for Florida vs Auburn. We’ve plenty of NCAA basketball odds for you to consider.
Florida Needing Some Consistency
The Florida Gators are looking for a more consistent effort, especially on the offensive end of the floor. Florida is averaging 76.5 points per game, but in two of the last three games – both losses – the Gators have scored under 55 points.
Senior forward Colin Castleton has been the most consistent point producer, leading the team with 15.8 points per game. At 6-foot-11, Castleton is a presence in the paint on both ends of the floor, averaging 7.6 rebounds and 2.5 blocks.
Sophomore guard Will Richard is second on the team in scoring at 10.7 points per game, but he’s struggled with his shot of late. Richard has scored a total of nine points over the last three games, shooting 4-for-17 from the floor, including 0-for-8 from 3-point range.
Junior guard Trey Bonham has been going the other way, heating up over the last five games. Bonham has a season scoring average of 10.2 points per game but has scored 12 points or more in three of the last five contests.
Auburn Preparing for Tougher Competition
The Auburn Tigers have rolled to 10 wins in their first 12 games this season, but they know the real season is about to begin. The SEC is stronger this season, so if the Tigers are going to contend for the conference title, they’re going to have to up their play, starting on Wednesday vs Florida.
“If you look at the league, we’ve got six teams ranked in the Top 25 in the country, three in the top 10,” Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl said heading into Wednesday’s game. “And then you’ve got a team like Missouri who just had a great win over Illinois. The league is just better.”
Junior guard Wendell Green Jr. will be a key to Auburn’s conference title hopes. Green is leading the Tigers in both scoring (12.6 points) and assists per game (3.7).
Forward Johni Broome is also a big key for Pearl and the Tigers. The 6-10 sophomore is an interior presence on both ends of the floor, averaging 12.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.8 blocks and 1.2 steals.
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Florida vs Auburn Head-To-Head
The Florida Gators have had the upper hand against the SEC rival Auburn Tigers in recent seasons, taking three of the last four meetings between the teams. Florida got the victory in the last matchup between the teams, winning at home in February.
The Gators have a 10-2 record in the last 12 games played in Auburn, Ala., though they lost last season’s game there. The college basketball lines for Wednesday’s renewal of the rivalry give the edge to the host Tigers to get the win.
Florida vs Auburn Game Information
- Game: Gators (7-5, 0-0 SEC) vs Auburn (10-2, 0-0)
- Location: Neville Arena, Auburn, Ala.
- Day/Time: Wednesday, Dec. 28th, 7:00 p.m. ET
- Florida vs Auburn Live Stream: TBS.com
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Florida vs Auburn Picks & Prediction
The Florida Gators have played well at times this season, but they’ve struggled with their consistency. The Auburn Tigers have a solid defense, which should prove to be the difference as they get the victory.
When making your college basketball picks, take Auburn to win and cover at home.
Florida is listed at +200 in our Vegas lines. This means that if you wager $100 on Florida, you have a chance to win $200. Auburn is -240, offering a chance to win $42 on a $100 wager.
The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives Florida a 33.33% chance to win, with Auburn at 70.59%.
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