Take Auburn to Cover Big Spread vs Missouri

· Mar 05 - 4 minutes read

Two opposite teams will clash for the first time this season when the No. 13 Auburn Tigers visit the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday. It’s been a long season for Missouri, which had endured a 16-game losing streak to remain winless in Southeastern Conference play. Auburn, meanwhile, is continuing to try to raise its stock in the SEC tournament as it sits tied for fourth in the conference with two games remaining in the regular season. With Missouri’s struggles, NCAA basketball odds for March 5 have Auburn as a heavy favorite, with the Tigers a good pick to cover the spread as well.

Take Auburn to Cover Big Spread vs Missouri

Auburn vs Missouri Game Information

Game: Auburn (22-7, 11-5 SEC) vs Missouri (8-21, 0-16)
Location: Mizzou Arena, Columbia, MO
Day/Time: Tuesday, March 5, 9 p.m. ET
Auburn vs Missouri Live Stream: TBS.com

The Missouri Tigers will hope to grab their first win in conference play when they host the Auburn Tigers on Tuesday at Mizzou Arena. However, college basketball spreads favor Auburn by 11 ½ points, with the sportsbook setting the total at 149 points .

Auburn vs Missouri Odds and Spreads

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Auburn vs Missouri Betting Trends

Tigers are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 road games vs. a team with a home winning % of less than .400.
Tigers are 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games as a favorite of 13.0 or greater.
Tigers are 7-1 ATS in their last 8 road games vs a team with a losing home record.
Tigers are 0-8 ATS in their last 8 games as a favorite of 0.5-6.5.
Tigers are 0-6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
Tigers are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 games as an underdog of 0.5-6.5.
Auburn is 11-5 ATS in the last 16 games.
Missouri is 4-12 ATS in the last 16 games.

Auburn vs Missouri ATS Pick: Auburn -11½

The double-digit spread from NCAA basketball lines may seem large, but Missouri has struggled all season and Auburn should be able to cover it.

Auburn has one of the top offenses in the nation, ranking 17th and averaging 82.6 points while its 47% shooting percentage is third in the SEC. In their last five games, Auburn has averaged 83.8 points on 50% shooting. With its hot hand, Missouri should have a hard time containing Auburn.

Missouri’s defense has been one of worst in the SEC, ranking in the bottom five in scoring and bottom two in field-goal percentage allowed, and that trend has continued through its last five games. Missouri has given up 81.2 points in their last five games, allowing its last three opponents to all score over 80 points.

Missouri has also had trouble cleaning up the glass and has been outrebounded 180-137 in its last five games, ranking last in the SEC averaging 30.8 boards a game. With Auburn pulling in an average of 38 rebounds, including 11.5 offensive boards, it should have a fair share of second-chance scoring opportunities against Missouri.

Though the spread may be larger and Auburn is on the road, its offensive strength and ability to outrebound should help to cover it and secure another big win on the road.

Auburn vs Missouri Player Prop Pick: Chad Baker-Mazara Over 12.5 Points (-102)

Chad Baker-Mazara is Auburn’s third-leading scorer, averaging 10.2 points, and he has continued to be consistent over the end of the season. In five of his last eight games, he has scored at least 13 points, reaching double digits in all but one of those games.

Baker-Mazara has a good chance for another solid game yet again – is Auburn’s leading 3-point shooter, connecting at a 42.9% clip this season. With Missouri allowing its last three opponents to score over 80 points and owning the third-worst 3-point defense in the SEC, Baker-Mazara should be able to help lead Auburn to another win with a solid scoring performance.

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