Michigan State vs Auburn Picks and Prediction – 3/30/2025

On Sunday, the 2nd-seeded Michigan State Spartans play the top-seeded Auburn Tigers in the NCAA tournament South Region Elite Eight at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Michigan State defeated Ole Miss on Friday, 73-70, in the Sweet 16. Before defeating Ole Miss, Michigan State defeated Bryant 87-62 in the first round, followed by a 71-63 victory over New Mexico in the second round. Keep updated on College Basketball with our expert college basketball picks.

Jaden Akins leads Michigan State in scoring, averaging 12.8 points per game, and Jase Richardson is second, averaging 12.2 points per game. Jaxon Kohler is the leading rebounder, averaging 7.4 rebounds per game, and Jeremy Fears Jr. is the leader in assists, averaging 5.5 per game. During the NCAA tournament, Michigan State is holding opponents to an average of 65.0 points per game.

The Auburn Tigers reached the Elite Eight in the South Region after defeating the Michigan Wolverines 78-65 in the Sweet 16 on Friday night. Johni Broome was the leading scorer for Auburn with 22 points. Auburn held Michigan to just 35.6% shooting. Before defeating Michigan, Auburn beat Alabama State 83-63 in the first round and Creighton 78-65 in the second round.

Johni Broome leads Auburn in scoring and rebounding, averaging 18.5 points and 10.8 rebounds per game. Tahaad Pettiford is the leader in assists, averaging 2.9 per game, while Chad Baker-Mazara is the second-leading scorer, averaging 12.3 points per game. Auburn scores an average of 83.8 points per game and, in three NCAA tournament games, is holding opponents to an average of 66.0 points per game.

These two are very evenly matched on defense, while Auburn has a slight advantage at the offensive end but in the NCAA tournament, oftentimes previous stats do not count as much as the way the teams are playing at the moment. Michigan State has covered the number in 10 of the last 12 games, and the Spartans’ defense will contain the Auburn offense, allowing the Spartans to remain close to cover on Sunday. Final Score Prediction: Auburn Tigers win but fall short ATS 70-68.