Yale Bulldogs (22-9) vs. Auburn Tigers (27-7)
Yale Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers 3/22/24 – As the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament intensifies, a compelling matchup is set to unfold between the Yale Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers on Friday. With Yale boasting a 22-9 record and Auburn shining with a 27-7 standing, this game promises to be a premium game day prediction for fans and bettors alike. This clash will showcase the tactical prowess and athletic excellence of two formidable teams.
Yale Bulldog final stats show the overall game plan with a balance of 75.2 points per game and 47% field goal percentage. Their accuracy by this fact is elevated by the fact that they had 34.7% made 3-pointers and a good 70.9% from the free-throw line. Not only, because Yale has dominated the boards with an average of 37 rebounds per game, in addition to this evidence of the team strategy, distributing the ball (15.2 assists per game) is also another indication.
On the contrary, the score mark of Auburn in offense is outstanding, the scoring depth is indicated by 47.5% field goal percentage as well as 35.2% accuracy of three-point range. The Tigers gained FT by drawing fouls and exploiting FT advantage, as FT accuracy showed by 75.2%. Being an aggressive defense-oriented team is backed up by their average of 7.4 steals and 6.2 blocks per game which creates viable transition offense and impressive defense.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers 3/22/24 Game Info
| When: | Friday, March 22, 2024, at 4:15 PM ET |
| Where: | Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena |
| TV: | TNT |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Danny Wolf (Forward) vs. Johni Broome (Forward)
Danny Wolf has played every game for Yale so he was on the court for all the 30 games and for an average of 30.8 minutes per game. Averaging 14.3 points and 9.8 rebounds per game, he isn’t just a scorer. He sets up the plays, studying the matchup, and implementing defensive and offensive strategies of the team. In addition to Wolf’s shooting percentages of 48.6% and 34.2% from three-point line, also represents a great asset in terms of versatility.
Johni Broome easily stands out as the center forward of the Auburn squad because his performance statistics share a vivid image of what the team is about with its success. As per the 34 games, Broome currently is revolving around average of 16.2 points and 8.4 rebounds enclosed with the defensive stats of 3.9 steals and 2.3 blocks. He shoots with 54.4% field goal percentage and also he is a perfect player when it comes to scoring efficiency although his free-throw shooting at 60.2% which might be a bit worrying considering close game situations..
Wolf’s range of skills, grabbing and blocking will test Broome’s defensive skills like never before; on the other hand, Broome offensive production, converting the shots and defending the paint will be a challenge for Wolf and Yale’s team. This head-to-head encounter is going to be important in terms of how the game will flow and define the overall result of the contest.
NCAAB Odds/Point Spread: Auburn Tigers -950, Total Odds: 140.5
The betting odds underscore Auburn’s favoritism in this matchup, with a -12.5 point spread indicating expectations of a dominant performance. However, the close betting trends for both teams suggest a potentially tighter contest than the spread suggests.
Yale Bulldogs Betting Trends
Yale’s recent form, with a 4:1 record in their last five games and against the spread, signals that they are practically unbeatable and can go as far as to outperform the odds only got better. A road match against the spread (8-6) and the majority of their totals going OVER in recent games for their offense are presented in the spotlight as well as their defense. The spread indicates their resilience in adverse conditions.
Auburn Tigers Betting Trends
Auburn’s recent phenomenal run with 5-0 over the last five games and the respectable 3-2 showing while against the spread point to their CALIBER and consistency. They have shown a strong road performance against the spread (8-6), just like Yale, which hints that they can be the same when away from home As for Auburn, the totals have leaned OVER only slightly less, resting on the success of their offense and defense.
Yale Bulldogs vs. Auburn Tigers 3/22/24 Betting Picks
Given the analysis and betting trends which suggest a high rate of competitiveness in this match, this one is tipped to be a classic encounter with drama factored in. Entering the game as heavy underdogs, the Tigers are buoyed by their unmatched scoring average and a defense that has shown their brilliance in individual statistics. But, the fact that Yale has recovered from the difficult season while also gaining the expected spread in many games should not be underestimated, especially considering their success against the spread in recent games.
March Madness game winning tips, Auburn’s heavy perceived as favorite status might deter some punters considering the spread is huge and although the over option is lucrative, both teams score very high in their respective matches. Propositions with Danny Wolf and Johni Broome, points and rebounds that being the popular key performance measure players, could produce additional value.
Free Pick and Prediction: Auburn Tigers 78, Yale Bulldogs 68.