It will be a battle between SEC opponents when the Florida Gators (11-5, 3-1 SEC) welcome the No. 4 Auburn Tigers (15-1, 3-1 SEC) to the Stephen C. O’Connell Center. The game is scheduled to start at 1:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Auburn Tigers at Florida Gators Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last matchup, they were thoroughly outplayed by the Alabama Crimson Tide, 83-64. Getting to the free throw line was one of Alabama’s biggest strengths. They made 37 trips to the line, while Auburn went 30 times. Auburn’s Austin Wiley put together a solid performance, putting up 10 points and 13 rebounds.
The Gators were victorious over the Ole Miss Rebels in their last contest, 71-55. The Gators forced 18 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.570 (above their season average of 0.497). Keyontae Johnson was Florida’s top scorer with 15 points on 6-for-7 shooting from the field.
After the Tigers won both matchups against the Gators last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Auburn won 65-62. The Tigers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Gators. Auburn had a rate of 6.4, while Florida posted a mark of 30.5.
Florida appears to have an edge on the offensive glass in this contest. The Gators are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 55th in offensive rebounding percentage at 32.8 percent. Meanwhile, Auburn ranks 167th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 72.2 percent. Moreover, the Tigers, who rank 38th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.276), could earn plenty of trips to the line against the Gators, who rank 255th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.245).
Auburn at Florida ATS Pick
Pick: ATS Winner – Auburn, O/U – Over
Betting Trends
Auburn ranks 47th in three pointers attempted per game (25.9) while Florida ranks 193rd (20.1).
The Tigers rank fifth in rebounds per game (42.0) while the Gators rank 75th (38.0).
Auburn ranks seventh in blocks per game (6.1) while Florida ranks 65th (4.0).
The Tigers rank 21st in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Gators rank 73rd (11.5).
Florida averages 6.5 steals per game, which ranks 134th in the nation. Auburn ranks 137th in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Tigers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.2, down from 13.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Gators have scored an average of 86.6 points per game (12.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (8.6 above their season average).
