Expert Analysis and Predictions for Ole Miss vs Auburn Matchup in SEC Tournament

• The #1 Auburn Tigers face the #8 Ole Miss Rebels in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament on March 14
• Auburn won both regular-season games against the Rebels by double-digits
• See the Ole Miss vs Auburn odds, predictions and my favorite betting picks for Friday’s game in Nashville

Hoping to shake off a two-game skid at the end of the regular season, the #1 Auburn Tigers (27-4, 15-3 SEC, ATS) start their SEC Tournament journey with a quarterfinal matchup against the #8 Ole Miss Rebels (22-10, 10-8 SEC, ATS) at 1:00 pm ET at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. After demolishing the Rebels in both regular-season meetings, the Tigers have been listed as double-digit favorites in Friday’s college basketball odds.

Ole Miss vs Auburn Odds

The Tigers have been set as 11.5-point favorites at BetMGM, and are as high as 12.5 at other books. The moneyline lists Auburn at a hyper-short -832 with Ole Miss a +550 longshot to hand Auburn its third straight setback.

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The over/under is at a relatively high 154.5. Both regular-season meetings between these teams blazed over that number: Auburn earned a 92-82 win in Oxford on Feb. 1 (174 total points), and then embarrassed the Rebels 106-76 in Auburn on Feb. 26 (182 total points). The Tigers have been one of the best over teams in the nation all season, going 20-11 O/U against the total so far. Ole Miss was a more conservative 17-15 O/U.

Ole Miss advanced to the quarterfinals with a hard-fought 83-80 win over Arkansas in the second round on Thursday, getting a game-winner from leading scorer Sean Padulla (15.0 PPG, 3.6 RPG, 3.7 APG) with 1.3 to play. Ole Miss led by as many as ten in the first half but trailed by as many as eight in the second.

Junior forward Malik Dia (10.6 PPG, 5.7 RPG) had a game-hight 19 points on 7-of-8 shooting and a team-high eight rebounds. The Rebels picked up the win despite finishing -6 on the glass. They benefited from a subpar 21-of-32 performance from the stripe by the Razorbacks. Ole Miss was 15-of-20 from the line.

Auburn finished the regular season with its first two-game losing streak of the entire season, falling 83-72 at Texas A&M before losing a 93-91 OT thriller at home to Alabama, wasting a 34-point, eight-rebound performance from Johni Broome (18.6 PPG, 10.6 RPG, 3.3 APG), the second-favorite in the Wooden Award odds.

Broome was fairly dominant in the two regular-season games against Ole Miss, dropping 20 points with 12 rebounds and four dimes in the 92-82 road win, before putting up 24 points, nine boards, and four assists in the 106-76 home victory.

MISS vs AUB Player Props

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A boatload of player props are available, with six Auburn players listed and five on the Ole Miss side. Broome, of course, leads the point totals at 19.5 with the over slightly favored. He hit 20 in both regular-season games against Ole Miss.

Padulla leads the Ole Miss players at 15.5. While he hit the memorable game-winner against Arkansas yesterday, it wasn’t a good game for the 6’1 senior, who had just 10 points on 4-of-12 shooting. He had just 14 points in the road loss to Auburn but was limited to just 27 minutes due, in part, to foul trouble. He torched the Tigers for 29 points on 10-of-16 shooting in Oxford on Feb. 1.

Ole Miss vs Auburn Predictions

There are a couple reasons that I like Auburn to cover the double-digit spread on Friday. First, of course, is the way they manhandled the Rebels in the two previous meetings. Ole Miss simply cannot compete with Auburn on the glass (the Rebels were -11 in Oxford and -13 in Auburn) so even if Auburn’s perimeter shooting isn’t on point today, they will get plenty of second looks and Broome should, once again, dominate the post.

The second is the fact that they have had a five-day break since their two-game losing streak. Not only will they be considerably more rested than the Rebels, who played a hard 40 minutes yesterday, they’ll also be starving to put the losing streak to bed. I won’t be the least bit surprised if the Tigers lead by double-digits by halftime.

• Auburn -11.5 (-115)
• Broome over 19.5 points (-125)

Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NCAAM betting record: 48-35 (+9.58 units). All wagers 1 unit unless expressly stated otherwise.

The highly anticipated matchup between Ole Miss and Auburn in the SEC Tournament has fans and analysts buzzing with excitement. Both teams have had successful seasons thus far, making this game a must-watch for college basketball enthusiasts.

Expert analysis of the two teams reveals that Ole Miss has been on a hot streak lately, winning five of their last six games. Led by star guard Devontae Shuler, the Rebels have shown impressive offensive firepower and solid defensive play. Their ability to shoot from beyond the arc and create turnovers has been key to their success.

On the other hand, Auburn has had a solid season as well, with a balanced scoring attack and strong rebounding presence. The Tigers are led by freshman sensation Sharife Cooper, who has been a force to be reckoned with on both ends of the court. Auburn’s ability to push the pace and create scoring opportunities in transition will be a key factor in this matchup.

In terms of predictions, analysts are split on who will come out on top in this game. Some believe that Ole Miss’ recent hot streak and strong perimeter shooting will give them the edge, while others think that Auburn’s depth and athleticism will be too much for the Rebels to handle.

Ultimately, this game is shaping up to be a thrilling showdown between two talented teams vying for a spot in the SEC Tournament finals. Fans can expect a high-energy, competitive game with plenty of highlight-reel plays and momentum swings.

No matter the outcome, one thing is for certain – this Ole Miss vs Auburn matchup is sure to be a can’t-miss event for college basketball fans everywhere. Be sure to tune in and see which team comes out on top in this exciting clash of SEC powerhouses.