Overview

Teams that have been at the top of the polls meet in the SEC Tournament semifinals when top-seeded Auburn faces No. 4 seed Tennessee. Throughout the season, both teams held the No. 1 spot in national rankings. After receiving a double-bye, Tennessee defeated Texas with a score of 83-72 in the quarterfinals, while Auburn edged out Ole Miss 62-57.

Match Timing

• Tipoff: March 15, 2025, at 1 PM ET
• Location: Nashville

Betting Odds

• Auburn favored by 5.5 points
• Over/Under: 140.5 points
• Money Line: Auburn -227, Tennessee +186

Prediction and Picks

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Performance Expectations

Auburn’s Strengths

• Bruce Pearl’s team balances scoring and defense, ranking fifth in the SEC for both categories.
• Johni Broome leads the Tigers with an average of 18.7 points and 10.7 rebounds per game.

Tennessee’s Key Players

• Rick Barnes has the top-ranked defense in the SEC.
• Zakai Zeigler is a senior point guard with a significant assist record, providing essential play facilitation.

Conclusion

Both teams have shown they can bounce back and perform under pressure, making it a match to watch closely. The model suggests betting on the point total to go over.