#1 Auburn Tigers at Missouri Tigers Basketball Pick
Our NCAAM Auburn vs Missouri prediction has AU at -12.5 (-110). Mizzou, the hosting team, is +12.5 (-110). The over/under for this SEC men’s college basketball game is 141.0 with the over and under both at -110.
The teams tip off on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 8:30 pm ET. The game will be played at Mizzou Arena in Columbus, MO. SECN is covering it.
Auburn vs Missouri - Keys to the Game
Our SEC prediction observes that along with being the top team in the nation, the #1 Auburn Tigers (18-1 Overall, 7-0 SEC) are first in the SEC. The AU Tigers have won 15 straight. Their one loss was 115-109 in OT to #22 UConn on November 24. In their last game, which was on January 22, Auburn beat #12 Kentucky 80-71.
The unranked Missouri Tigers (8-10 Overall, 2-4 Pac-12), who are tied for 10th in the SEC with South Carolina and Vanderbilt, are two-and-three for their last five. They last played on January 22, losing to Alabama 86-76.
AU Tigers - Stats and Players
Auburn is averaging 80.7 PPG and allowing opponents 65.9 PPG. They’re shooting 46.0/34.2/73.0 percent. Other stats include 38.5 RPG, 15.5 APG, 8.2 BPG, and 9.4 STP. Along with bringing a fine offense to the court, Auburn also possesses a very tough D.
This team is loaded and includes four double-digit scorers. In front, Jabari Smith (15.7 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 1.4 SPG) is hitting 45.9 percent of his field goals and popping out to connect on 42.3 percent of his threes. Also in the paint, Walker Kessler is recording 4.1 BPG while averaging 10.7 PPG, 7.4 RPG, and 1.0 SPG. He’s hitting 62.1 percent of his twos. In the backcourt, Wendell Green Jr. is posting 5.1 APG while scoring 13.0 PPG. He’s shooting 40.0/35.6/86.4 percent. Also, guard K.D. Johnson, a 41.7 percent shooter, is good for 13.1 PPG and 2.2 SPG.
Mizzou Tigers - Stats and Players
These two teams are differentiated by points scored, field-goal percentages, rebounds, assists, and defense. Together, these various discrepancies create a major advantage for Auburn. AU is out scoring Mizzou by 13.0 PPG (67.7), while, they are allowing opponents 6.2 fewer points per game (72.1). That leaves a PF/PA differential of +19.2 in Auburn’s favor. Missouri is shooting 42.3/36.6/72.4 percent. Other Mizzou Tiger stats include 36.5 RPG, 11.1 APG, 4.6 BPG, and 6.6 SPG.
Our Auburn vs Missouri prediction observes that the Tigers are led by Kobe Brown. He tops the team with 13.8 PPG, 8.6 RPG, and 1.4 SPG. Inside, he’s shooting 48.1 percent. However, from downtown, Brown is hitting just 20.9 percent of his shots. The backcourt is four deep. Guard Jarron Coleman is averaging 3.2 APG and 10.1 PPG. One of Mizzou’s better three-point shooters, Coleman is hitting 32.9 percent from downtown. Also in back, Amari Davis is good for 10.4 PPG. He’s completing 43.0 percent of his field-goal attempts and 84.2 percent of his free throws.
Final Word NCAAM- Auburn vs Missouri Prediction
Our Auburn vs Missouri prediction notes that the PF/PA differential heavily favors AU. Plus, the Auburn Tigers are better than Mizzou in both offensive and defensive statistics. We’re taking Auburn at -12.5 (-110). We project that Auburn will score 86 points and Missouri 60. As a result, we like the over at 141.0 (-110).
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Summary - Auburn Tigers vs Missouri Tigers Pick - Jan 25 2022
Spread Pick - Auburn Tigers -12.5 (-110)
Over/Under - Over 141.0 (-110)
