The Auburn Tigers have been the best team in college basketball all season long, and have earned the number one overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. Led by Johni Broome's 18.9 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game, this is a Tiger team with star power, and they are ready to roll with their 28-5 record.
Their opponent, the 20-15 Alabama State Hornets coming off a thriller against Saint Francis. The Hornets started off the NCAA Tournament in style with an Amarr Knox miracle layup to give them a 70-68 victory in that game.
Will Alabama State add themselves to a short list of 16 seeds to win a game in the tournament that includes UMBC and Fairleigh Dickinson? Or is Auburn about to begin a great run this year. Here is how you can watch this matchup.
How to watch Auburn vs Alabama State
Date: Thursday, March 20
Time: 2:50 p.m. ET
Venue: Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky
How to Watch (TV): CBS
Streaming: Fubo TV, Paramount+
Alabama State record: 20-15
Auburn record: 28-5
Auburn vs Alabama State odds, spread, and total
Odds provided by FanDuel Sportsbook
Moneyline
- Alabama State +7000
- Auburn -100000
Spread
- Alabama State +31.5 (-110)
-Auburn -31.5 (-110)
Total
150.5 (Over-110/Under-110
Auburn injury report
No injuries to report
Alabama State injury report
No injuries to report
Auburn vs Alabama State series history
Auburn leads 6-0
Auburn vs Alabama State prediction
Auburn is an oustanding basketball team, that goes without being said. And with their being only two wins all time from a 16-seed in the NCAA Tournament, it is not a hot take whatsoever to say Auburn will likely win this game.
Now, we have seen magic happen before, and it would be a great story to see two in-state opponents go at each other. Alabama State has shown they know how to win in crunch time, and have had a great performance in the SWAC, winning that tournament.
However, there is just too much firepower for the Hornets to handle, the only question should be the margin of victory for Auburn realistically. But again, we have seen wilder things happen.
But your brackets will not be busted with this one in all likliehood, and what has been a great story for the Hornets will unfortunately have to end in the first round. But as a program, picking up a win to earn themselves a chance to play in this game, that is fantastic for their program.