Auburn Tigers vs Florida Gators Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Florida vs Auburn NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Auburn.

Florida vs Auburn Prediction

The Gators and Tigers are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN2. The Tigers will host the game at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL. The odds for this Southeastern conference game currently have Auburn as the -9.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 155.5 points.

Florida vs. Auburn Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Florida Gators at Auburn Tigers
Where: Auburn at Neville Arena
Date: Saturday, February 8th
Betting Odds AUBRN -9.5, FL +340 | AUBRN -455 O/U 155.5

Gators Preview: Are the Gators Ready for a Win at Auburn?

Florida Gators Recent Game/Games

The Gators improved to 19-3 on the season with an 86-75 win over Vanderbilt on Tuesday. Florida, playing at home, entered the game as -10.5 favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 161, surpassing the O/U line of 155.5.

Florida trailed 36-35 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 51 points while holding Vanderbilt to 39. The Gators' strong 2nd half was key to their win and covering the spread.

Gators Offense Breakdown

Florida's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points while shooting 57.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 66.7%, thanks in part to their 47.6% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 10 of 21 attempts. Inside the arc, they connected on 63.6% of their two-point shots.

Will Richard led the way with 21 points, shooting 72.7% overall and 71.4% from three, hitting 5 of 7 attempts. Jason Edwards added 20 points, and Alex Condon contributed 19 points and 9 rebounds. The Gators dished out 20 assists as a team, with 10 offensive rebounds, though they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 60.9% of their attempts.

Gators Team Defense

Florida's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 57% shooting from the field. The Gators allowed their opponents to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with 21 makes on 33 shots.

From beyond the arc, Florida's defense gave up 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the line 23 times, where they made 14 free throws.

Tigers Preview: Can Auburn Lock in a Home Win?

Auburn Tigers Recent Game/Games

Auburn improved to 21-1 on the season with a dominant 98-70 win over Oklahoma on Tuesday. The Tigers, who were -17.5 favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 154.5.

Leading 44-34 at halftime, Auburn’s offense exploded in the 2nd half, scoring 54 points while holding Oklahoma to 36. This strong finish helped them secure the win and cover the spread.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 98 points while shooting 52.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59%, thanks in large part to their 68.6% shooting on two-point attempts. From beyond the arc, they hit 8 of 26 threes, shooting 30.8%, and they were strong at the free-throw line, converting 26 of 33 attempts for a 78.8% success rate.

Johni Broome and Chad Baker-Mazara led the Tigers with 15 points each, with Broome also dishing out 6 assists. Denver Jones was perfect from the field, hitting all 4 of his shots, including 3 threes, to finish with 13 points. Auburn recorded 19 assists as a team and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds in the win.

Tigers Team Defense

Even with Auburn's defense giving up 70 points, they struggled to contain the opposition, allowing them to shoot 52% from the field. The Tigers were particularly vulnerable inside, where they gave up 68% shooting on two-point attempts, with the other team hitting 24 of 35 shots.

From beyond the arc, Auburn's defense held the opposition to 30% shooting, as they made 8 of 26 three-point attempts. The Tigers also sent the other team to the free-throw line 33 times, where they converted 26 free throws, shooting 78%. Auburn allowed 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Gators vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Gators last three road games, the team averaged 61 points per game while allowing 65. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 2-1 straight-up.
In their last three home games, Auburn has averaged 83 points per game while allowing 74. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Gators have a straight up record of 0-3 and an ATS mark of 0-3.
As the betting favorite, the Tigers have an ATS record of 3-0 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.