The Miami Hurricanes (23-10) and Auburn Tigers (28-5) square off in the second round of the 2022 NCAA Tournament on Sunday evening. Miami, the No. 10 seed, is looking to advance to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2016. In their first-round battle, the Hurricanes outlasted USC 68-66. Auburn, the No. 2 seed, is coming off a dominant 80-61 victory over Jacksonville State in the first round of the NCAA Tournament 2022.
Tipoff is at 7:45 p.m. ET from Greenville. The Tigers favored by seven points in the latest Miami vs. Auburn odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the over-under for total point scored is 145. Before making any Auburn vs. Miami picks, be sure to check out the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Auburn vs. Miami and revealed its coveted picks and predictions for the NCAA Tournament 2022. You can head to SportsLine to see all of the model's college basketball picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Miami vs. Auburn:
- Miami vs. Auburn spread: Tigers -7
- Miami vs. Auburn over-under: 145 points
- Miami vs. Auburn money line: Hurricanes +260, Tigers -330
- AUB: The Tigers are 5-0 ATS in their last five NCAA Tournament games
- MIA: The Hurricanes are 6-1 ATS in their last seven neutral-site games as underdogs
Why Auburn can cover
Sophomore guard Wendall Green Jr. is averaging 12 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game. Green Jr. is a shifty guard who can get to the basket in a hurry. He has scored at least 15 points in 12 games this season. On March 11 against Texas A&M, Green Jr. finished with 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, and went 5-for-9 from beyond the arc.
Sophomore center Walker Kessler gives Auburn valuable size. He is putting up 11.7 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.6 blocks per game. Kessler's length on the defensive end gives opposing players fits. He has swatted away at least five shots 14 times this season. In his last outing, the Georgia native tallied 13 points, 10 rebounds and nine blocks.
Why Miami can cover
Sophomore guard Isaiah Wong has been a reliable scoring outlet for Miami. He averages 15.2 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. Wong has a smooth offensive game, scoring at least 18 points in 13 matchups. In his last contest, the New Jersey native finished with a team-high 22 points, four rebounds, and went 7-for-12 from the floor.
Junior guard Jordan Miller brings a different dynamic to Miami's backcourt. Miller is athletic and can finish with force around the rim. He logs 10.2 points and 6.1 rebounds. while shooting 56 percent from the floor. The Virginia native has recorded two double-doubles over his past four games. On March 11 against Duke, Miller had 17 points, 13 rebounds and three steals.
How to make Miami vs. Auburn picks
SportsLine's model is leaning over on the point total, projecting the teams to combine for 147 points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 50 percent of the time. You can only see the model's pick at SportsLine.
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