#3 Auburn Tigers vs #8 Tennessee Volunteers: SEC Tournament Semifinal Odds, Picks & Preview
Auburn is favored by 4 points over Tennessee in Saturday's SEC Tournament semifinal matchup at Bridgestone Arena. The game tips off at 1pm ET on ESPN.
Auburn player flexing after victory
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- Auburn (28-4): Lost back-to-back games before beating Ole Miss
- Tennessee (26-6): Won 6 of last 7, including an 11-point win over Texas
Key Stats:
- Tennessee has #1 scoring defense (62.3 PPG allowed)
- Auburn averages 84.4 PPG on 48.4% shooting
- Previous meeting: Auburn won 53-51 on Jan 25
Player Props (bet365):
- Johni Broone (Auburn): 19.5 points, 9.5 rebounds
- Chaz Lanier (Tennessee): 15.5 points
- Zakai Zeigler (Tennessee): 14.5 points
Key Matchup Factors:
- Tennessee's elite defense (37.9% FG allowed, 27.6% 3PT allowed)
- Auburn's strong offense (37% from 3PT, 48.4% FG)
- Previous meeting was defensive battle with Auburn winning rebounding edge 42-37
Analysis: Though Auburn has struggled recently (4-6 ATS in last 10), they match up well with Tennessee's defensive style. The Tigers' balanced attack and ability to control the boards should be the difference. Tennessee's recent offensive surge (78.5 PPG in last 7) may not be enough against Auburn's own strong defense.
Prediction: Auburn -4 (-110)
The Tigers' battle-tested schedule and offensive firepower should help them advance to the SEC Championship final in a close, competitive game.
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