In a highly anticipated showdown, the 11th-ranked Auburn Tigers will face off against the fourth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers in a battle for the SEC regular-season championship. The Tigers are just one game behind Tennessee and Alabama in the conference standings and have won five of their last seven games. Meanwhile, the Volunteers have won four in a row and boast a 13-1 record on their home court.
The game is set for 7 p.m. ET at Food City Center in Knoxville, Tenn., with Tennessee leading the all-time series 80-45. The Volunteers are favored by 6 points in the latest odds, while the over/under is set at 152 points. Both teams have key players to watch, including Tennessee’s Dalton Knecht and Jonas Aidoo, as well as Auburn’s Johni Broome and Jaylin Williams.
Senior guard Dalton Knecht has been a standout player for the Volunteers, averaging 20.1 points per game, while junior forward Jonas Aidoo has also been playing exceptionally well. On the other side, junior forward Johni Broome has been a force for Auburn with 16.1 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.
The SportsLine Projection Model, known for its accuracy in predicting college basketball games, is leaning towards the Under in terms of total points scored and has identified a side of the spread that hits nearly 60% of the time. Fans and bettors alike will be eagerly awaiting the outcome of this crucial matchup.
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