Auburn vs Texas Picks and Prediction – 1/8/2025

On Tuesday, the 2nd ranked Auburn Tigers (13-1) face off against the Texas Longhorns (11-3) at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Texas comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has won four of their last five games. In their 80-60 defeat against Texas A&M, Tramon Mark was a key player for the Longhorns, contributing 14 points. Currently, Tre Johnson is the top scorer for Texas, maintaining an impressive average of 19.7 points per game this season. Close behind him is Arthur Kaluma, who ranks second in team scoring with an average of 13.8 points per game. Kaluma also excels on the boards, leading the team with an average of 8.5 rebounds per game. When it comes to facilitating the offense, Julian Larry stands out with an average of 4.5 assists per game. Over the past five matches, Texas has managed to put up an average of 89.4 points per game. As they prepare to host the perennially strong Auburn Tigers, the Longhorns are eager to break their losing streak and secure their first conference victory of the season. Overall, Texas has been scoring at an average of 84.5 points per game throughout the season.

Auburn enters this game ranked 2nd in the latest AP Poll and on a six-game winning streak. In a decisive 84-68 victory against Missouri, Johni Broome shone brightly for the Auburn Tigers by scoring 24 points. This performance highlights Broome's role as a key player for Auburn, as he is currently the leading scorer for the team, maintaining an average of 18.2 points per game this season. Following him, Chad Baker-Mazara contributes significantly as the second-highest scorer with an average of 12.8 points per game. Broome is not just pivotal on the scoreboard; he also dominates in the rebounding department, grabbing an impressive average of 11.5 rebounds per game this season, and showing his versatility by leading the team in assists as well, with an average of 3.4 assists per game. In their recent matches, Auburn has been on a scoring spree, averaging 89.8 points over the past five games. With this momentum, they aim to extend their winning streak to seven consecutive games. Overall, the Tigers have been a high-scoring team this season, with an average of 88.3 points per game, underscoring their offensive prowess.

Auburn, currently holding the second spot in the latest AP Poll rankings, stumbled in their only away game of the season. The Tigers are determined to turn that setback into a source of inspiration as they gear up for their upcoming road matchup. Their next challenge will be against the formidable Texas Longhorns, a team that boasts an impressive record, having secured victory in eight of their last nine home games. Give me the home team for the upset victory. Final Score Prediction, Texas Longhorns win 75-71.