The SEC Tournament Second Round continues Thursday night when the Arkansas Razorbacks (19-12, 8-10 in SEC) battle the Auburn Tigers (20-11, 10-8). Joe Lunardi has Arkansas as the ninth seed in the East region and Auburn as the ninth seed in the West. Below is my college basketball best bet for Arkansas vs Auburn.
Arkansas vs Auburn Betting Pick
| ℹ️ The Pick: | Auburn +1.5 |
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This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 7:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, March 9, 2023.
Why Bet Auburn +1.5
✅ Auburn is 4-2 ATS in their last six games against Arkansas.
✅ The Razorbacks are 2-5 in their last seven games played.
✅ Arkansas is 1-5 ATS in their last six March games.
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Arkansas Razorbacks: Can SEC’s 10-Seed Earn a Quarterfinal Spot?
Last time out, Arkansas hosted the #23 Kentucky Wildcats and were comfortably beaten 88-79. The Wildcats were in control throughout this game and the Razorbacks were non-competitive throughout. Trialing by four points at the half, the Wildcats were able to extend that lead to double-digits in a routine second half. Arkansas trailed by as many as 14 points, never led by more than three, and lost outright as -4.5-point favorites.
Nick Smith Jr. had 25 points, three rebounds, six assists, four steals, and one block on the day. Anthony Black added 14 points, eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in the defeat.
Through 31 games, Arkansas is scoring 74.8 points per game, shooting 47.5% from the field, and assisting on 13.5 made shots. The Razorbacks are allowing 67.2 points, grabbing 35.5 rebounds, blocking 5.2 shots, and stealing the ball 8.4 times.
Auburn Tigers: Aiming to Build On Big Win Over Tennessee
Auburn welcomed the #12 Tennessee Volunteers and used a big second half to win 79-70. This final score is not indicative as to how this game went, but the Tigers will not care as they all but wrapped up their trip to the NCAA Tournament. The Vols led by four at the half, but scored just eight points in the final six minutes in their third straight loss. Auburn led by as many as nine points, trailed by seven, and covered the -2.0-point spread.
Wendell Green Jr. had 24 points, one rebound, four assists, and two steals in the game. Johni Broome added 17 points, seven rebounds, one steal, and four blocks in the victory.
After 31 games, Auburn is scoring 72.7 points per game, shooting 43.9% from the field, and assisting on 14.2 made shots. The Tigers are allowing 66.8 points, grabbing 36.8 rebounds, blocking 5.2 shots, and stealing the ball 7.9 times.
