Auburn vs. Tennessee Prediction, Picks & Odds | College Basketball Picks Today (Jan. 31)
The winner of Saturday’s showdown between Auburn (14-7, 5-3 SEC) and Tennessee (14-6, 4-3) might very well be in the AP Poll next week, as I make my Auburn vs. Tennessee prediction ahead of tipoff at 8:30 p.m. ET from Thompson-Boling Arena on ESPN.
Both teams received votes in last week’s AP Poll and enter this matchup with some momentum. Tennessee, a 5-point favorite, is back home after two straight road wins. Auburn has won four consecutive games.
So, who will win Saturday’s pivotal battle?
🏀 Auburn vs. Tennessee predictions
See our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds.
| Prediction | Best odds | Confidence |
| Tennessee -5 | -105 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Over 148.5 | -110 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Nate Ament Over 5.5 rebounds | -135 via bet365 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Auburn vs. Tennessee best bet: Tennessee -5 (-105) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Vols led the way with 88 votes in last week’s AP Poll. They could find themselves ranked with a multi-possession win over the Tigers on Saturday.
Tennessee has only lost one home game all year, a two-point defeat to Kentucky two weeks ago. The Vols are 10-1 at home this season, winning by an average of 12.6 points per game.
For this contest, Tennessee’s most significant advantage will be creating extra possessions. The Vols lead the nation with an offensive rebound rate of 44.7%, while the Tigers are 197th in defensive rebounding.
Score prediction: Tennessee 79, Auburn 71
🔥 Best Auburn vs. Tennessee player prop: Nate Ament, Tennessee Over 5.5 rebounds (-135) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Nate Ament is averaging 6.4 rebounds per game this season, and he's recorded at least six boards in three of his previous four matchups. With Jaylen Carey (6.2 rebounds per contest) limited to 11 minutes last time out, Ament’s production might be even more important on Saturday.
Ament’s 17.3% defensive rebound rate trails only Carey for the best mark on the team. Ament, a 6-foot-10 freshman forward, has cleared this line in 12 of his 20 outings this season.
📊 Live Auburn vs. Tennessee odds
📈 Auburn vs. Tennessee betting trends
| Auburn | Statistic | Tennessee |
| 14-7 | W-L record | 14-6 |
| 12-9 | ATS record | 7-12-1 |
| 13-8 | O/U record | 13-7 |
| 4-1 | Last 5 games | 3-2 |
📺 How to watch Auburn vs. Tennessee
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 31
- Tipoff: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Thompson-Boling Arena (Knoxville, TN)
- TV: ESPN
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