Auburn vs New Mexico State 3/21/19 - NCAA Tournament Picks & Predictions

The Auburn Tigers are set to face the New Mexico State Aggies in the 1st round of the NCAA Tournament as they will meet at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Auburn Tigers enter the tournament as a 5th seed with a 26-9 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning the SEC championship over Tennessee, 84-64. Bryce Brown led the way for the Tigers with 19 points. Chuma Okeke was able to hit the double-double mark for Auburn as he contributed 18 points and 13 rebounds.

The New Mexico State Aggies enter the NCAA Tournament as a 12th seed with a 30-4 record, and they will be looking to continue their success after winning the WAC championship over the Grand Canyon Antelopes, 89-57. Trevelin Queen led the way for the New Mexico State Aggies as he contributed 27 points off the bench. Ivan Aurrecoechea had a solid game off the bench as well as he recorded 16 points and 7 rebounds. Bryce Brown is the leading scorer for the Auburn Tigers as the senior guard is averaging 15.7 PPG. Chuma Okeke is the leading rebounder for Bruce Pearl and company as the sophomore forward is averaging 6.6 RPG. Jared Harper is the leading assists guy for the Tigers as the junior guard is averaging 5.7 APG while also contributing 15.4 PPG. The Auburn Tigers are shooting 44.9% from the field this season while connecting on 37.6% of their three-point attempts.

Terrell Brown is the leading scorer for the New Mexico State Aggies as the junior guard is averaging 11.3 PPG. Eli Chuha is the leading rebounder for Chris Jans and company as the senior forward is averaging 6.7 RPG. AJ Harris is the leading assists guy for the Aggies as the junior guard is averaging 3.4 APG while also contributing 9.7 PPG. The New Mexico State Aggies are shooting 45.9% from the field this season while connecting on 33.5% of their three-point attempts.