Currently riding a seven-game winning streak into the weekend, the biggest game of the college basketball season has now officially arrived as a pair of in-state rivals, the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers, are set to collide Saturday afternoon in a No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown.
The location of ESPN’s “College GameDay” on Saturday morning, both of Alabama and Auburn come into this contest among the college basketball’s top teams this season, as each having won 20+ games already this season. In addition to that, the two teams are also currently ranked as the No. 1 and No. 2 teams in both the AP and USA TODAY Sports’ Coaches Polls, as well as tied for first place in the current SEC basketball standings at 10-1 in conference play.
Because of this, not only will this game decide who takes over sole place of first in the SEC, but also who holds the label of the No. 1 team in the country when the polls are updated this upcoming Monday.
Here are a few things you need to know surrounding Saturday’s game between Alabama and Auburn in the latest edition of the Iron Bowl of basketball.
What channel is Alabama vs. Auburn game on today? Time, TV schedule
TV Channel: ESPN
Start Time: 4 p.m. ET
Played from Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, the game between the Alabama Crimson Tide and Auburn Tigers will begin at 4 p.m. ET on ESPN. Calling the game will be the broadcast duo of Dan Shulman and Jay Bilas on ESPN.
Alabama vs. Auburn predictions, picks, odds
Odds are according to BetMGM as of Saturday, Feb. 15:
Point Spread: Alabama (-1.5)
Money Line: Alabama (-135), Auburn (+110)
Over/Under: 172.5
Prediction: Alabama 83, Auburn 79 – With this game taking place in Tuscaloosa, I’ll go with Alabama to win here. The Crimson Tide’s homecourt advantage should play a role, and should help propel Alabama to a close win in an entertaining…
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Publish date : 2025-02-15 19:30:00
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