Two titans of the SEC are set to battle on Saturday when #1 Auburn visits #2 Alabama. Ahead of a monumental clash in Tuscaloosa, it’s anyone’s guess as to who will come out on top. The Crimson Tide enter the contest as 1.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 172.5 points. Let’s take a closer look at how the public is betting this college basketball clash on DraftKings Sportsbook .
Betting Splits
Auburn enters tonight with a stellar 22-2 record (10-1), and nearly no blemishes on its resume. However, the Tigers did suffer a nine-point loss to #3 Florida last weekend, their first loss in SEC play. Alabama (21-3, 10-1) has also had quite the season, led by one of the nation’s top offenses. They enter this matchup on a seven-game win streak. In a game between two elite squads, it’s no surprise that the moneyline splits are somewhat even. While Auburn has commanded 60% of the bets, 68% of the handle has gone towards the home favorites. The spread has been a different story, with 60% of bets and 71% of the handle going towards ‘Bama.
Together, these two teams have combined for 175.3 points per game. Therefore, it makes sense that the public would anticipate a shootout. 52% of all bets are on the over. Sharp money is even higher in this regard, with 60% of the handle expecting more than 172.5 points in this one. Three of the last five games between these two programs have gone over this total.
Most Popular Player Props
Here are the six most popular Auburn-Alabama player props on DraftKings Sportsbook:
- Johni Broome 20+ points (-160)
- Johni Broome 18+ points (-275)
- Grant Nelson 1+ three-pointers made (-105)
- Mark Sears 20+ points (-120)
- Grant Nelson 8+ rebounds (-110)
- Johni Broome 1+ three-pointers made (-110)
Johni Broome leads the way with three of the top six props for tonight’s game. It’s certainly not a shock; the big man has been nothing short of spectacular this season. Auburn’s superstar has averaged 18.1 points on 50.6% shooting from the field this season (28.6 3PT%). The center has reached 18 points in three of his last six games, so there’s no guarantee he can get to 20. However, in a game that’s expected to see plenty of scoring, the Tigers should lean on their best player. Broome’s three-point shooting is also a wildcard, as he’s hit from long distance in only half of his appearances (11/22). However, a suspect ‘Bama perimeter defense could lead to some open shots for War Eagle.
On the other side, the Crimson Tide possess the nation’s highest-scoring offense (90.5 PPG). Their two leading scorers are guard Mark Sears (17.8 PPG) and forward Grant Nelson (12.7 PPG). The former has been inconsistent as a scorer recently, reaching 20 points in one of his last five outings. The same can’t be said for the latter, who has reached double-digit points in six of his last seven appearances. During that time, Nelson has hit a three-pointer five different times. As a rebounder, the senior has snagged eight boards in 15 of his 24 games this season.
