Two SEC teams projected to earn at-large bids in the 2023 NCAA Tournament bracket will square off when the Auburn Tigers (19-9) visit the Kentucky Wildcats (19-9) on Saturday. The matchup on CBS and Paramount+ could also have 2023 SEC Tournament implications since Kentucky is third in conference standings, while Auburn is tied for fourth. The home team has prevailed in the last five meetings between these teams, with Auburn victorious in their last matchup by a 80-71 score in Jan. 2022. You can watch Saturday's game on CBS and stream the game on Paramount+.
Tipoff is set for 4 p.m. ET at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington. The latest Kentucky vs. Auburn odds from Caesars Sportsbook list the Wildcats as 4-point favorites, while the over/under for total points is 143.5. Saturday's showdown will be televised on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have Premium plan.
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How to watch Kentucky vs. Auburn
- Kentucky vs. Auburn date: Saturday, Feb. 25
- Kentucky vs. Auburn time: 4 p.m. ET
- Kentucky vs. Auburn TV channel: CBS
- Kentucky vs. Auburn live stream: Paramount+
College basketball picks for Auburn vs. Kentucky
Before tuning into the Kentucky vs. Auburn game, you need to see the college basketball picks from SportsLine's advanced computer model. The SportsLine Projection Model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. The model enters Week 16 of the season 71-42 on all-top rated college basketball picks this season, returning more than $1,700 for $100 players. Anybody who has followed it has seen huge returns.
For Auburn vs. Kentucky, the model projects the Wildcats to cover as 4-point favorites. Kentucky is coming off a three-game in which stretch where an upset victory over No. 10 Tennessee was sandwiched in between two SEC road wins. Reigning National Player of the Year Oscar Tshiebwe is averaging 19.8 points, 9.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game over his last four.
The college basketball betting trends also decidedly favor Kentucky, which has covered in its last three games. On the other side, Auburn has covered just once over its last five games, which have all been conference games. Navigating the SEC schedule has been much friendlier for the Wildcats, who boast a sparkling 9-2 against the spread record versus their last 11 SEC opponents.
SportsLine's advanced model has taken all of this into account, and it has the Wildcats covering in over 70% of simulations. Stream the game here.
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