NCAAB: #22 Ole Miss vs #13 Auburn Odds, and Picks (Jan 20)

• Ole Miss was outgunned by LSU on Wednesday, losing 89-80 on the road.
• Auburn picked up their 10th straight victory, and continues to lead the SEC.
• These two teams last met on February 22, 2023, in a game Auburn won 78-74.

The college basketball season is in full swing! Let’s preview the upcoming Ole Miss vs Auburn matchup. The Tigers will aim to extend their winning streak, while the Rebels fight to get back in the win column.

How to Watch

• SEC Network

Preview

Ole Miss has gone 2-2 over the past two weeks, cooling down considerably after starting the season out 13-0. They’ll face another difficult game here, hoping to avoid their third straight loss on the road. The Rebels had success early in the season, partially due to a weaker schedule, but also as a result of their much-improved offense. They’re aiming to end a 5-year NCAA Tournament drought after their hot start.

Auburn is off to an excellent start this season. They’ve climbed into the top spot in the SEC, after starting out 15-2. They’re aiming to lock up their third straight NCAA Tournament berth, and improve on last year’s 21-13 record. F Johni Broome has been one of the NCAA’s most complete players. He is averaging roughly 14 points, 8 rebounds, 2.5 blocks, and 1.5 steals per game. Broome will lead the way against the Rebels.

Prediction

This should be another solid matchup between two ranked SEC opponents. Despite their identical 15-2 records, these teams are actually quite different. In ranking metrics such as KenPom and NET, Auburn ranks #4 and #7, while Ole Miss ranks #71 and #63. That means the Tigers project as a 2-seed, while the Rebels could miss the field entirely. With home-court advantage also in their favor, I’m taking Auburn here.

NCAAB Picks:

• Auburn 85, Ole Miss 72 ()