The Baylor Bears start the campaign as the 20th-ranked team in the AP polls and will tip off against the Auburn Tigers on Tuesday night. Baylor leads the all-time series 5-2, including a three-game win streak. In 2021, the Bears beat the Tigers 84-72 at Ferrell Center in Waco, TX. Baylor finished 23-11 last season and placed fourth in the Big 12. Meanwhile, Auburn went 21-13 in the 2022-23 campaign and finished seventh in the SEC standings.
Tip-off from Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, SD., is set for 9 p.m. ET. The Tigers are 1.5-point favorites in the latest Auburn vs. Baylor odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 147.5. Before making any Baylor vs. Auburn picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It went 85-55 on all top-rated college basketball picks last season, returning more than $1,600 for $100 players. Anyone who followed it saw huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on Auburn vs. Baylor and revealed its CBB picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine to see the picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Baylor vs. Auburn:
- Auburn vs. Baylor spread: Tigers -1.5
- Auburn vs. Baylor over/under: 147.5 points
- Auburn vs. Baylor money line: Bears +103, Tigers -123
- AUB: Auburn is 9-0 in its last nine games played in November
- BAY: Baylor is 18-2 in its last 20 games played in November
- Auburn vs. Baylor picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Baylor can cover
Freshman guard Ja’kobe Walter is expected to make an impact early. Walter has good length and is a solid shooter on the outside. The Texas native owns the ball handles to break down defenders with ease and get into the lane. As a senior at Link Academy, Walter averaged 13.6 points, four rebounds, and two assists per game.
Senior guard RayJ Dennis transferred from Toledo. He brings an agile ball handler and scorer to Baylor’s backcourt. Dennis can create his own shot and space the floor consistently. The Illinois native averaged 19.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 5.8 assists for Toledo, securing the 2022-23 MAC Player of the Year award. He racked up 20-plus points in 17 outings last season. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why Auburn can cover
Junior forward Johni Broome (6’10) is a long, lengthy, and mobile playmaker in the frontcourt. Broome can consistently score in the low post while being a stout defender on the interior. The Florida native led the team in scoring (14.2), rebounds (8.4), and blocks (2.4) last season. Broome finished with 10 double-doubles last year.
Senior forward Jaylin Williams heads into his fourth season with Auburn. Williams has a solid IQ and owns a quality jumper. The Georgia native racked up 11.2 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in 2022-23. Williams scored 12-plus points in six of his last eight outings last season. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Baylor vs. Auburn picks
The model is leaning Over on the total, projecting 148 combined points. It also says one side of the spread hits over 50% of the time. You can only see the model’s pick at SportsLine.
So who wins Auburn vs. Baylor, and which side of the spread hits more than 50% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to find out which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model that went 85-55 on its top-ranked college basketball picks last season, and find out.
