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Auburn @ Tennessee

Current Records: Auburn 26-3; Tennessee 20-7

What to Know

The #17 Tennessee Volunteers haven't won a game against the #3 Auburn Tigers since Jan. 31 of 2017, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Tennessee and Auburn will face off in an SEC battle at 4 p.m. ET at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Volunteers are out to keep their 12-game home win streak alive.

While not quite a landslide, the contest between Tennessee and the Missouri Tigers on Tuesday was still a pretty decisive one as Tennessee wrapped it up with an 80-61 win on the road. Tennessee can attribute much of their success to guard Kennedy Chandler, who had 23 points and six assists along with eight rebounds.

Meanwhile, Auburn had enough points to win and then some against the Ole Miss Rebels on Wednesday, taking their matchup 77-64. Forward Walker Kessler and guard Wendell Green Jr. were among the main playmakers for Auburn as the former almost posted a triple-double on 12 points, ten boards, and eight blocks and the latter had 14 points in addition to five boards.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Tennessee is expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (14-7), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought Tennessee up to 20-7 and Auburn to 26-3. A pair of defensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Volunteers come into the game boasting the 27th fewest points allowed per game in college basketball at 62.8. As for Auburn, they have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 38.40%, which places them 10th in college basketball.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Thompson-Boling Arena -- Knoxville, Tennessee
  • TV: ESPN
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $100.00

Odds

The Volunteers are a 3-point favorite against the Tigers, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Volunteers as a 3.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Auburn have won seven out of their last ten games against Tennessee.

  • Feb 27, 2021 - Auburn 77 vs. Tennessee 72
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Auburn 85 vs. Tennessee 63
  • Feb 22, 2020 - Auburn 73 vs. Tennessee 66
  • Mar 17, 2019 - Auburn 84 vs. Tennessee 64
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Auburn 84 vs. Tennessee 80
  • Jan 02, 2018 - Auburn 94 vs. Tennessee 84
  • Jan 31, 2017 - Tennessee 87 vs. Auburn 77
  • Mar 09, 2016 - Tennessee 97 vs. Auburn 59
  • Feb 09, 2016 - Tennessee 71 vs. Auburn 45
  • Jan 02, 2016 - Auburn 83 vs. Tennessee 77

Injury Report for Tennessee

  • John Fulkerson: Game-Time Decision (Hip)
  • Olivier Nkamhoua: Out (Ankle)

Injury Report for Auburn

No Injury Information