Auburn Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers 1/28/23 – Saturday’s SEC/Big 12 Challenge will see the Auburn Tigers host to the West Virginia Mountaineers. Keep updated on the upcoming match at the best college basketball betting sites.
Auburn Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers 1/28/23
Date & Time: Saturday, January 28, 2023 12:00 PM ET
Location: WVU Coliseum
Auburn Tigers vs Virginia Mountaineers Betting Odds
Auburn
Moneyline: +150
Spread: +3.5 (-105)
Total: 140 over (-105)
Virginia
Moneyline: -160
Spread: -3.5 (-105)
Total: 140 under (-105)
Auburn Tigers vs Virginia Mountaineers Analysis
Auburn started the season with a 10-2 record in non-conference play, losing to Memphis and USC. Auburn’s start in the SEC is 6-2. They lost 79-63 to Texas A&M on Wednesday, after winning five consecutive games. Auburn Tigers was unable to score from long range against the Aggies, going only 3 for 16 on threes. According to KenPom, the Tigers rank is number24, ranking them fourth in the SEC, behind Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas. The Tigers rank 15th in adjusted defensive efficiency, and 66th in offense. They are slated slightly higher in the AP Top 25 ranking 15th. Joe Lunardi says that Auburn would be the Number7 seed in the NCAA Tournament if the season ends today.
West Virginia started the season promisingly, going 10-2 in non conference play. The two non-conference losses were against Purdue (No.5 KenPom), and Xavier 84-7 (No.19 KenPom). West Virginia lost five of their first five Big 12 games, but has since won two of their three remaining games. The Mountaineers defeated Texas Tech 76 to 61 on Wednesday as a 3.5 point road dog. West Virginia’s bench was responsible for 50 points of the team’s total 76. Joe Toussaint led the way with 22 points. With an average of 10.6 points per game, Toussaint is third on the team’s scoring list. Joe Lunardi sees the Virginia Mountaineers as one the last four teams and a projected number11 seed for the NCAA Tournament, if the season ends today. According to KenPom, West Virginia is ranked 21st. While facing the 10th-rated strength in schedule, they rank 27th in adjusted offensive efficiency. They also rank 37th on defense.
Auburn Tigers vs Virginia Mountaineers Against the Spread
Auburn are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Auburn’s last 5 games. Auburn are 5-1 SU in their last 6 games. The total has gone OVER in 6 of Auburn’s last 7 games on the road. The total has gone OVER in 5 of Auburn’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Big 12 conference. Auburn are 13-2 SU in their last 15 games played in January. Auburn are 15-3 SU in their last 18 games played on a Saturday.
West Virginia are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games. The total has gone UNDER in 5 of West Virginia’s last 7 games. West Virginia are 2-6 SU in their last 8 games. West Virginia are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games at home. West Virginia are 2-15 ATS in their last 17 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference. West Virginia are 2-11 SU in their last 13 games played in January.
Auburn Tigers vs Virginia Mountaineers Free Pick
Despite the intense competition, the Mountaineers outperform the Tigers when it comes to protecting the basketball, shooting twos, threes and free throws. West Virginia has an advantage in rebounding and defense. Take Virginia to lead the game as per NCAAB betting odds.
Free Pick: West Virginia Mountaineers -3.5 (-105)
