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We’re Backing Alabama State to Cover the Spread

No. 16 Alabama State Hornets (20-15, 15-6 SWAC) square off against No. 1 Auburn Tigers (28-5, 16-4 SEC) in this South Region first round matchup at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

Let's take a chance on the underdogs and wager Alabama State with a +31.5 points start. They should be able to cover the line against Auburn at odds of -104.

Auburn 82-62 Winners in Last H2H Battle

Alabama State beat Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash 70-68 in their previous game.

Auburn Tigers were beaten 70-65 in their last game, being turned over at home to Tennessee Volunteers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Auburn won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 82-62 triumph when facing Alabama State.

Alabama State vs Auburn Prediction & Picks

We’re expecting Alabama State to keep the scoreline respectable in this college showdown. The spread of +31.5 looks generous at betting odds of -104.

We use the latest injury information to come up with the best possible college basketball predictions. You will also see that we take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.

Key Alabama State vs Auburn stats:

  • The +31.5 line has been covered by Alabama State in all of their last 10 games.
  • The +31.5 line has been covered by Alabama State in all of their last 20 games.
  • The +31.5 line has been covered by Alabama State in 20 consecutive games.
  • The -31.5 line hasn’t been covered by Auburn in any of their last 10 games.
  • The -31.5 line hasn’t been covered by Auburn in any of their last 20 games.
  • The -31.5 line hasn’t been covered by Auburn in 20 consecutive games.

Alabama State +31.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 51% prospect of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Player Prop Picks

CJ Hines Over 1.5 Assists -141 BetMGM logo

CJ Hines (Alabama State) can be wagered to have Over 1.5 assists at -141. We feel pretty confident that he’ll be able to cover the Player Assists total which looks generous.

Latest CJ Hines Player Prop Odds

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Amarr Knox Over 13.5 Points -106 BetMGM logo

Amarr Knox (Alabama State) is available at -106 to record Over 13.5 points. We have a strong conviction that he is able to cover the total when it comes to betting on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Alabama State +31.5
Totals Under 149.5
Player Assists CJ Hines Over 1.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes Alabama State +31.5 on the spread, along with Under 149.5 and CJ Hines (Alabama State) to get Over 1.5 assists.

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Correct Score Prediction

Alabama State Alabama State logo 58 - 86 Auburn logo Auburn

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on Auburn to record a 86-58 victory. There’s a huge return if we get this right.

Alabama State vs Auburn Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Landslide Victory on Cards According to the Books

Alabama State are such big underdogs for this college game that some sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.

The spread is 32.5 and the total points line is currently 147.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you’re going for Under 147.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

In the Race to 20 Points betting, Auburn are favorites and they can be backed at -4000 to attain this total first. If you want to back Alabama State, then odds of +950 can be found.

Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game, you can feast on plenty of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless and it’s great to have so many options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Johni Broome Favorite to Get Most Points

Johni Broome is favorite when it comes to hitting the most buckets. You can get -111 that he goes Over 19.5 points and -116 when it comes to Under.

Player Points
Johni Broome (Auburn)
Over 19.5
-111
Under 19.5
-116
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Chad Baker-Mazara (Auburn)
Over 12.5
-123
Under 12.5
-105
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CJ Hines (Alabama State)
Over 11.5
-120
Under 11.5
-108
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Player Assists
Johni Broome (Auburn)
Over 2.5
-125
Under 2.5
-103
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Chad Baker-Mazara (Auburn)
Over 2.5
-130
Under 2.5
-100
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Denver Jones (Auburn)
Over 2.5
-110
Under 2.5
-118
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Tahaad Pettiford (Auburn)
Over 2.5
-111
Under 2.5
-116
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Player Rebounds
Johni Broome (Auburn)
Over 10.5
-111
Under 10.5
-116
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TJ Madlock (Alabama State)
Over 6.5
-100
Under 6.5
-130
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Miles Kelly (Auburn)
Over 4.5
-110
Under 4.5
-118
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Chad Baker-Mazara (Auburn)
Over 3.5
+104
Under 3.5
-135
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Micro Betting

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  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
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  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
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