Xavier has been unusually solid on the floor this season and will be looking to continue their hot play Saturday at home against Auburn. The 10th-ranked Musketeers are on the verge of their best start in school history and will be wrapping up a four-game homestand tonight.
- The OVER is 4-1 in the Musketeers last 5 non-conference games.
- The Musketeers are 13-5 ATS in their last 18 vs. the Southeastern Conference.
- The Tigers are 9-2-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall.
Xavier can tie its longest winning streak since 2008-09 with a win over Auburn. Totals bettors take note: both of these teams have been absolutely on fire for OVER bettors in recent weeks. The OVER is 4-1 in Xavier’s previous five and 5-0 in Auburn’s last five heading into the tilt.
The Musketeers are also red-hot against the spread, going 6-0 ATS in their last six contests.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Auburn Tigers opened as 16.5-point underdogs in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Auburn Tigers vs Xavier Musketeers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Auburn Tigers will look to cover the spread vs the Xavier Musketeers on Saturday, as the Tigers are 3-2 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Musketeers are 7-3 ATS. Auburn is 4-1 against the total, while Xavier is 7-3 versus the total betting line.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Xavier Musketeers rated this week at No. 3 and the Auburn Tigers sitting at No. 40.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Xavier's No. 50 nationally ranked offense (81.4 points per game) against a Auburn Tigers defense that sits as the No. 228 at 77.86 PPG. The Xavier Musketeers have been averaging 44.78% from the field, less than the Tigers have managed so far this season (46.43% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Auburn got 20 points and 20 rebounds from Tyler Harris en route to a 78-71 victory over Mercer on Tuesday at Auburn Arena.
Myles Davis scored 17 points leading the Musketeers to a 65-55 victory over Cincinnati at Cintas Center on Saturday.
- Auburn is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Auburn is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Auburn is 8-15 SU in its last 23 games on the road
- Xavier is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games
- Xavier is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Xavier's last 5 games
- Xavier is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Auburn at New Mexico, Tuesday, December 22nd
Xavier at Wake Forest, Tuesday, December 22nd
