The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is traditionally known for having some of the best football teams in the country, but there are some great basketball teams as well. Two of the top teams are set to meet up on Wednesday night as the Auburn Tigers will visit the Tennessee Volunteers.
Auburn is coming into this game with an overall record of 21-6, and they look like a team that can compete for a national championship this season. The Tigers have gone just 2-2 in their last four games, and they are looking to bounce back and get on track.
Tennessee has been one of the best teams in the country all season long, and they have also gone 21-6 on the year. The Volunteers are coming into this game with a ton of momentum as they have won four straight games.
Tennessee is coming into this game as a 5.5 point betting favorite, and the fact that they are playing at home is a big deal in this game.
Tigers Flying on Offense
The Auburn Tigers just continue to be one of the best offensive teams in the country as they are now scoring over 82 points per game this season. Auburn will be looking to push the ball at every turn, and they have been a nightmare for other teams to defend.
Forward Johni Broome is setting the tone with 16.1 points per game for the Tigers, and he should be able to have some success in the paint in this game. Auburn shoots a ton of shots from deep, but they can also score some points in the paint.
The Tigers have also been a solid defensive team this season as they are allowing less than 68 points per game. Getting stops will be another major key in this matchup on Wednesday night.
Volunteers Getting Some Stops
The Tennessee Volunteers have been solid on both ends of the floor this season, but they have been setting the tone on defense. Tennessee is allowing just 66.6 points per game this season, and they are one of the best defensive teams in the SEC.
The Volunteers are also a team that has been a nightmare to stop, but they have really set the tone in the paint this season. Tennessee is averaging over 80 points per game, and they are extremely efficient on offense.
Guard Dalton Knecht is having a huge season for Tennessee as he is scoring over 20 points per game this game.
Tennessee Takes Care of Business
Auburn has been a great offensive team all season long, and they are going to be looking to put points on the board in this game. The Tigers should have some success in this game, but at some point they will need to get some stops as well.
Tennessee has been playing some great basketball of late, and they are also going to have a big edge as they are playing this game at home. The Volunteers have had some superstars on this roster, and they should be able to set the tone in this game.
Bet the Tennessee Volunteers at 5.5 as they are not only going to win this game, but also cover the spread as they take care of business at home on Wednesday night.
