Auburn vs Alabama Basketball Prediction, Odds, Picks, Best Bets for March 8

The Auburn Tigers (27-3, 15-2 SEC) hope to extend a three-game home win streak when they host the Alabama Crimson Tide (23-7, 12-5 SEC) on March 8, 2025.

Before you place your bet on this matchup at FanDuel Sportsbook, here are the NCAA basketball odds and spreads you need to know.

Auburn vs. Alabama Game Info and Odds

• Game day: Saturday, March 8, 2025
• Game time: 2:30 p.m. ET
• TV channel: ESPN
• Location: Auburn, Alabama
• Arena: Neville Arena

Auburn vs. Alabama Picks and Prediction

All college basketball win probability predictions and picks are according to numberFire.
Prediction: Auburn win (73.2%)

Before placing a wager on Saturday's Auburn-Alabama spread (Auburn -8.5) or total (178.5 points), take a look at the betting insights and trends below.

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Auburn vs. Alabama: ATS Betting Stats and Trends

• Auburn has won 18 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 12 times.
• Alabama has put together a 17-13-0 ATS record so far this season.
• When playing at home, the Tigers sport a better record against the spread (8-6-0) compared to their ATS record in road games (5-5-0).
• The Crimson Tide's winning percentage against the spread at home is .533 (8-7-0). Away, it is .636 (7-4-0).
• Auburn has eight wins against the spread in 17 conference games this year.
• Alabama has covered the spread 11 times in 17 SEC games.

Auburn vs. Alabama: Moneyline Betting Stats

• Auburn has been the moneyline favorite in 25 games this season and has come away with the win 23 times (92%) in those contests.
• This season, the Tigers have come away with a win 17 times in 18 chances when named as a favorite of at least -350 or shorter on the moneyline.
• Alabama has put together a 4-2 record in games it was listed as the moneyline underdog (winning 66.7% of those games).
• The Crimson Tide have yet to play a game with moneyline odds of +275 or longer.
• The moneyline set for this matchup implies Auburn has a 77.8% chance of walking away with the win.

Auburn vs. Alabama Head-to-Head Comparison

• Auburn's +472 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 15.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 85 points per game (sixth in college basketball) while allowing 69.2 per outing (94th in college basketball).
• Johni Broome's team-leading 18 points per game ranks 67th in college basketball.
• Alabama outscores opponents by 10.4 points per game (posting 91.1 points per game, first in college basketball, and conceding 80.7 per contest, 352nd in college basketball) and has a +311 scoring differential.
• Mark Sears' 19.5 points per game paces Alabama and ranks 29th in college basketball.
• The Tigers record 34.5 rebounds per game (53rd in college basketball) while allowing 29.1 per contest to their opponents. They outrebound opponents by 5.4 boards per game.
• Broome averages 10.6 rebounds per game (ranking eighth in college basketball) to lead the Tigers.
• The Crimson Tide win the rebound battle by 6.6 boards on average. They record 39.5 rebounds per game, second in college basketball, while their opponents grab 32.9.
• Grant Nelson's 7.9 rebounds per game lead the Crimson Tide and rank 68th in the country.
• Auburn ranks fourth in college basketball by averaging 108.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 56th in college basketball, allowing 88.3 points per 100 possessions.
• The Crimson Tide score 104.7 points per 100 possessions (21st in college basketball), while allowing 92.8 points per 100 possessions (164th in college basketball).

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