Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs Matchup

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

Auburn vs Georgia Prediction

Betting on today's Tigers and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on SECN. Auburn is favored by -6.5 in this Southeastern conference matchup the against Georgia. The over/under for the game is set at 145.5 points.

Auburn vs. Georgia Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Auburn Tigers at Georgia Bulldogs
Where: Athens at Stegeman Coliseum
Date: Saturday, January 18th
Betting Odds AUBRN -6.5, AUBRN -282 | GA +223 O/U 145.5

Tigers Preview: Will the Tigers Defense Show Up on the Road?

Auburn Tigers Recent Game/Games

The Tigers improved to 16-1 on the season with an 88-66 win over Mississippi State on Tuesday. Auburn, who were -7.5 favorites, covered the spread with the victory.

After leading 46-27 at halftime, Auburn scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The total points for the game were 154, surpassing the over/under line of 150.5.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

Auburn's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 55% and an effective field goal percentage of 63.3%. They connected on 63.9% of their two-point attempts and hit 41.7% from beyond the arc, making 10 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 12-of-15, shooting 80%.

Chad Baker-Mazara led the way with 20 points, shooting 72.7% from the field and 60% from three. Chaney Johnson and Josh Hubbard each added 17 points, with Johnson hitting 70% of his shots. Miles Kelly and RJ Melendez both grabbed 10 rebounds, with Kelly also contributing 13 points.

Tigers Team Defense

Despite Auburn's defensive struggles, allowing 66 points on 55% shooting, their offense couldn’t capitalize. They gave up 33 field goals, including 23 from two-point range, where the opposing team shot 63%.

From beyond the arc, Auburn allowed 10 threes on 24 attempts, a 41% clip. The opposing team also went to the line 15 times, converting 12 free throws.

Bulldogs Preview: Can Georgia Secure a Home Victory?

Georgia Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Georgia fell to 14-3 on the season after a 74-56 road loss to Tennessee on Wednesday. Entering the game as +12 point underdogs, the Bulldogs not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Georgia led 26-25 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 49 points while scoring just 30. The game’s total points of 130 fell short of the 134.5 O/U line.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Georgia struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 56 points while shooting 37.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.4%, with a 28.6% mark from three-point range, hitting 6 of 21 attempts. They were more efficient at the free-throw line, converting 10 of 12 shots for 83.3%.

Jordan Gainey led the Bulldogs with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Zakai Zeigler contributed 16 points and 7 assists, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc. Silas Demary Jr. also connected on 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from deep.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Georgia's defense gave up 74 points, with the opposing team shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 51% conversion rate.

From beyond the arc, the other team shot 29%, hitting 8 of 27 three-pointers. Georgia sent them to the line 10 times, where they made all their free throws. Georgia also allowed 18 offensive rebounds.

Tigers vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Tigers have a straight up record of 7-3 while going 5-5 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 82 points per game in these contests.
Across their ten previous home games, Georgia has an ATS mark of 7-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 70 points per game.
The last three games that Georgia was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 3-0, while going 1-2 against the spread.