- Houston (32-3) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Auburn (21-12)
- Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
- Watch the game on TBS
The Auburn Tigers (21-12) visit Legacy Arena at BJCC to take on the Houston Cougars (32-3) on Mar. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:10pm EDT in Birmingham.
Houston is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Auburn vs. Houston Over/Under is 132.5 total points.
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Auburn vs. Houston Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Auburn | +5.5 -110 | O 132.5 -110 | +200 |
| Houston | -5.5 -110 | U 132.5 -110 | -250 |
Auburn vs Houston Prediction for March Madness:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Houston will win this March Madness game with 60.3% confidence.
Auburn vs Houston Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Auburn will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Auburn and Houston, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Auburn Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Auburn has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 26 games (+9.15 Units / 32% ROI)
- Auburn have covered the 1H Spread in 25 of their last 45 games (+4.10 Units / 8% ROI)
- Auburn has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.90 Units / 60% ROI)
- Auburn have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 10 away games (+3.70 Units / 34% ROI)
Houston Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Houston has hit the 1H Moneyline in 43 of their last 50 games (+25.45 Units / 11% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Game Total Under in 28 of their last 46 games (+8.20 Units / 16% ROI)
- Houston have covered the Spread in 28 of their last 47 games (+7.10 Units / 14% ROI)
- Houston has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.00 Units / 14% ROI)
- Houston has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 24 games (+4.05 Units / 15% ROI)
Auburn Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Auburn has gone 16-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / 0% ROI).
- 18-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.35 Units / 2.18% ROI
- 20-13 when betting the Over for +5.65 Units / 15.54% ROI
- 13-20 when betting the Under for -9 Units / -24.83% ROI
Houston Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Houston has gone 18-17 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.7 Units / -1.82% ROI).
- 18-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.15 Units / -4.48% ROI
- 16-19 when betting the Over for -4.85 Units / -12.61% ROI
- 19-16 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / 3.63% ROI
Auburn Offensive Stats & Trends:
Auburn is shooting 30% from three (136/455) this season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 34%
Auburn is shooting 31% from three (410/1,319) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Auburn is shooting 29% from three (178/605) in the second half since the start of the 2021-22 season — lowest among SEC Teams; League Avg: 33%
Auburn has 20.6 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 17.7
Houston Offensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (224 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 12.5
Houston has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (332 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — tied for best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Houston has made 1,703 field goals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
Houston has averaged 13.1 offensive rebounds per game (302 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5
Auburn Defensive Stats & Trends:
Auburn has averaged 8.2 steals per game (462 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 21st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Auburn has 179 steals this season — 5th most among SEC Teams
Auburn has averaged 7.8 steals per game (164 steals/21 games) on the road since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th best among SEC Teams; League Avg: 7.3
Auburn has averaged 27.0 defensive rebounds per game (1,514 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
Houston Defensive Stats & Trends:
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (187 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (492 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Houston has averaged 8.1 steals per game (187 steals/23 games) this season — 3rd best among AAC Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Houston has 492 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among AAC Teams
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