The Alabama Crimson Tide (12-6) are hosting the No. 8 Auburn Tigers (16-2) in an SEC showdown on Wednesday evening. This is the first of two regular-season meetings between the in-state rivals. Last season, Alabama swept the season series. In March 2023, the Crimson Tide knocked off the Tigers 90-85. Alabama has played well at Coleman Coliseum, logging an 8-1 record at home thus far.
Tip-off from Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Crimson Tide are 3.5-point favorites in the latest Auburn vs. Alabama odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 162.5. Before making any Auburn vs. Alabama picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 12 of the 2023-24 season on a 114-73 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning more than $2,000 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 19-5 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Auburn vs. Alabama and revealed its CBB picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model’s picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Auburn vs. Alabama:
- Auburn vs. Alabama spread: Crimson Tide -3.5
- Auburn vs. Alabama Over-Under: 162.5 points
- Auburn vs. Alabama money line: Crimson Tide -169, Tigers +141
- AUB: Auburn is 12-5-1 against the spread this season
- ALA: Alabama is 11-7 against the spread this season
- Auburn vs. Alabama picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Alabama can cover
Senior forward Grant Nelson is a reliable offensive threat for Alabama. Nelson excels at facing up and attacking the rim. The North Dakota native averages 12.1 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game. In the Jan. 16 win over Missouri, Nelson racked up 13 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks. He’s notched at least two blocks in four of his last six games.
Senior guard Aaron Estrada brings another shot creator and ball handler to the backcourt. Estrada can be shifty in the open court with a pure jumper. The New Jersey native logs 13.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game. He dropped 17-plus points in two of his last four games. In the Jan. 9 win over South Carolina, Estrada had 17 points, seven boards, and two steals. See which team to pick here.
Why Auburn can cover
Junior forward Johni Broome is a focal point of the Tigers’ offense. Broome has been a stout interior presence due to his athleticism and length which gives opposing players fits. The Florida native leads the team in points (15.3), rebounds (8.4), and blocks (1.9). On Jan. 17 against Vanderbilt, Broome finished with 15 points and 12 boards. This was his seventh double-double of the year.
Senior forward Jaylin Williams is an underrated passer who owns a soft touch around the basket. Williams rebounds pretty well and takes efficient shots in the lane. The Georgia native puts up 12.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, and shoots 63% from the field. On Jan. 9 against Texas A&M, Williams recorded 22 points and eight boards. See which team to pick here.
How to make Auburn vs. Alabama picks
SportsLine’s model is leaning Under on the total, projecting the teams to combine for 157 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations. You can only get the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Auburn vs. Alabama, and which side of the spread hits in well over 60% of simulations? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that is on a 19-5 roll on its top-ranked college basketball picks, and find out.