Auburn Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers 1/28/2023 Picks

Auburn Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers 1/28/2023 Picks Predictions Previews

The #15 Auburn Tigers will go against the West Virginia Mountaineers in NCAAB action in WVU Coliseum, WV, on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 12:00 PM ET.

Defeats to Memphis and USC were part of Auburn’s 10-2 non-conference record to start the season. Auburn is currently 6-2 in the SEC. They won five straight games before Wednesday’s defeat to Texas A&M, 79-63.

In their defeat to the Aggies, Auburn struggled from three-point range, making just 3 of their total 16 attempts.

The Tigers are ranked No. 24 by KenPom, which places them behind Tennessee, Alabama, and Arkansas as the fourth-best team in the SEC.

The Tigers rank 66th on offensive and 15th in modified defensive efficiency. They are projected to finish 15th in the AP Top 25.

Joe Lunardi estimates that Auburn would have a No. 7 seed in the NCAA Tournament if the season ended right now.

The Tigers are evenly matched, with 6’10” sophomore Johni Broome, who leads the team with 8.5 rebounds and 2.7 blocks and is second with 13.3 ppg, and 5’11” guard Wendell Green Jr., who dominates the squad with 13.9 ppg, 4.3 assists, and 1.7 steals per game.

The Auburn Tigers are 4-2 ATS in their last 6 meetings.
The total went OVER in 4 of Auburn’s last 5 meetings.
The Tigers are 5-1 SU in their last 6 meetings.

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Auburn Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers Predictions 1/28/2023

West Virginia started this season well, going 10-2 in non-conference play. Their two non-conference defeats came at the hands of No. 5 KenPom-ranked Purdue and 84-74 to Xavier (No. 19 KenPom).

West Virginia lost its first five games in the Big 12 but won two of its last three contests. As a 3.5-point underdog on the road, the Mountaineers defeated Texas Tech on Wednesday, 76-61.

Joe Toussaint led the West Virginia bench with 22 points, contributing 50 of the team’s 76 points. Toussaint ranks third on the team in scoring, averaging 10.6 points per game.

If the season ended today, Joe Lunardi projected the Mountaineers as one of the final four teams and the No. 11 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

KenPom has West Virginia as the twenty-first best state. They will battle 10th-ranked strength of schedule and rank 27th in modified offensive efficiency and 37th in defense.

The West Virginia Mountaineers are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 meetings.
The total went UNDER in 5 of West Virginia’s last 7 meetings.
The Mountaineers are 2-6 SU in their last 8 meetings.

#15 Auburn Tigers vs West Virginia Mountaineers. The NCAAB pick for this game is the West Virginia Mountaineers.

West Virginia faced the No. 7 rated strength of schedule, while Auburn’s strength of schedule is ranked 63rd, according to the College Basketball Power Index.

The Mountaineers outperform the Tigers in all three shooting categories—twos, threes, and free throws—even when facing a difficult opponent.

In addition, West Virginia has a modest advantage in defense, offensive rebounding, and home-court advantage.

Despite West Virginia’s strong analytics, public opinion is what matters most, hence the Tigers are rated higher in the AP and Coaches polls.

The Mountaineers are stronger than their record currently suggests, but before they return to their demanding Big 12 schedule, they need to win this match to strengthen their case for a potential at-large NCAA bid.

Since Auburn did not face as many challenges as West Virginia, the Tigers will lose this game. The Mountaineers will win to a predicted score of 74-69.

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