Auburn Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide Prediction, Picks and Game Preview - 02/15/2025

Game Time: 4:00 pm ET, Saturday, February 15, 2025

Venue:  Coleman Coliseum, Tuscaloosa, AL

Where to Watch:  ESPN

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Auburn +1.5, Alabama -1.5; Over/Under:  172.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Auburn +1.5, Alabama -1.5; Over/Under:  172.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Auburn +1.5, Alabama -1.5; Over/Under:  172.5 points

Auburn Tigers:  22-2 (10-1) (1st place, SEC)

Alabama Crimson Tide:  21-3 (10-1) (2nd place, SEC)

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Auburn Tigers:  4-1  last 5

Alabama Crimson Tide:  5-0  last 5

Auburn is entering this game with a 22-2 record overall, a 10-1 record in conference games, and they are 6-1 in their road games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Vanderbilt Commodores in their last game. Denver Jones led the team in points per game in that game with 21 while Chaney Johnson was next on the team with 20. Chad Baker-Mazara led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Johni Broome led the team in rebounds with 7. They were 51.7% from the field, 37.5% from 3-point range, and 73.3% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 84.8 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 67.7 PPG against them. Auburn has an ATS record of 14-9-1 this season and their O/U record is 14-10.

Alabama is entering this game with a 21-3 record overall, a 10-1 conference record, and they are 10-1 in their home games this season where they will be in this game. They are coming off a win against the Texas Longhorns in their last game. Jarin Stevenson led the team in points in that game with 22 while Mark Sears and Aden Holloway each were next on the team with 18. Labaron Philon led the team in assists with 4 in that game while Clifford Omoruyi led the team in rebounds with 8. They were 61.8% from the field, 58.6% from 3-point range, and 90% from the free throw line with their shooting in that game. Their offense is averaging 90.5 PPG and their defense is allowing their opponents to average 78.5 PPG against them. Alabama has an ATS record of 14-10 this season and their O/U record is 12-11-1.

The current betting odds have Auburn listed as a 1.5 point underdog in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. Auburn has looked really good in their games this season with their 22-2 record overall and their 10-1 conference record which has them right at the top of the SEC. They have been a great road team this year with their 6-1 road record and they are ranked 1st overall in the nation. Meanwhile, Alabama has looked really good in their games this season with their 21-3 record overall and their 10-1 conference record which has them right near the top of the SEC. They have looked great on their home court this year with their 10-1 home record, and they are ranked 2nd overall in the nation so this is a big game for both teams. The winner of this game will be at the top of the SEC by themselves so both teams are going to bring their best efforts here. Both teams have looked great lately too, but Alabama does have some more momentum on their side with 7 wins in a row now while Auburn just took their first loss of the season in conference play just last week. Auburn did bounce back with a big win over Vanderbilt on the road in their last one and they have a chance to make a big statement in this game. Alabama has the edge here with the home advantage, but in a game like this where the top 2 teams in the country are going to showcase their best, Auburn is the more talented team and will find a way to win this one to stay at the top. The best way to place a bet here is on Auburn to cover the spread in this game. 

Auburn Alabama Prediction:  Our NCAAB Pick for Saturday, February 15, 2025 (4:00 pm ET start time) is Auburn 92 Alabama 89.

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Auburn Tigers: 4-7 ATS as an underdog. 1-4 ATS as a road underdog of 6 points or less or pick. 2-5 ATS versus poor defensive teams - allowing 77+ points/game. 8-4 OVER as an underdog. 9-4 OVER off a road win against a conference rival. 18-10 OVER after playing a road game.

Alabama Crimson Tide: 27-16 ATS as a home favorite or pick. 12-5 ATS off a road win against a conference rival. 26-18 ATS versus good rebounding teams - outrebounding opponents by 4+ per game. 10-3 OVER when the line is +3 to -3. 13-3 OVER versus up-tempo teams averaging 62 or more shots/game.

Auburn Tigers:  None.

Alabama Crimson Tide:  D. Reid (F) Questionable - Undisclosed. H. Mallette (G) Questionable - Knee. L. Wrightsell (G) Out - Achilles. N. Cunningham (F) Out - Redshirt.

“I honestly don’t think it had any effect. So far, this team has done a pretty good job of taking it one at a time, and we’ve learned a lot from our wins. Florida beat us because they were better.” - Bruce Pearl after his team’s win against Vandy in their last game. 

"This was a game, I wish we could shoot it like this all the time. We shot 62 percent from the field. So, we spend a lot of time in the gym, but sometimes you get some open looks, you knock them down, and it helps the game go the way you want.” - Nate Oats after his team’s win against Texas in their last game. 

C. Baker-Mazara 

J. Broome 

D. Cardwell 

D. Jones 

M. Kelly

G. Nelson 

C. Omoruyi 

L. Philon 

M. Sears 

J. Stevenson

PPG: J. Broome (18.1)

APG: J. Broome (3.3)

Reb/G: J. Broome (10.7)

PPG: M. Sears (17.8)

APG: M. Sears (4.9)

Reb/G: G. Nelson (8.1)

Coaches:

Auburn Tigers: Bruce Pearl (11th season)

Alabama Crimson Tide: Nate Oats (6th season)