A Top 25 SEC basketball matchup, Auburn is set to travel to Tennessee on Saturday for a highly anticipated conference showdown inside Thompson-Boling Arena. The Volunteers won last year’s meeting between the two in Knoxville, 67-62, a result that snapped what was a six-game winning streak for Auburn in the head-to-head series.
Tennessee comes into Saturday ranked as the No. 2 team in the country according to the latest AP Poll, owning an 18-4 overall record, as well as a 7-2 mark in the SEC. The Volunteers are however coming off a 67-54 road loss at Florida on Wednesday night, a result that snapped what was a four-game winning streak dating back to January 17.
The Volunteers have the nation’s No. 1 team in defensive efficiency according to kenpom, and are allowing only 55.1 PPG to opponents this season, a number that ranks third-fewest in all of college basketball. Tennessee is also averaging 73.5 PPG themselves, and have three players averaging in double-figures at the moment in Santiago Vescovi, Zakai Zeigler, and Olivier Nkamhoua.
Auburn comes to Knoxville ranked as the No. 25 overall team nationally according to the latest AP poll, owning a 17-5 overall record, as well as a 7-2 mark in the SEC also. The Tigers are coming off a 94-73 home win over Georgia on Wednesday night, which snapped what was previously a two-game skid for the Tigers.
The Tigers are currently averaging 73.4 PPG, while also allowing 64.6 PPG, and are one of the nation’s top shot blocking teams, ranking No. 7 nationally with 5.8 per game. Auburn also has three players averaging in double-figures with Wendell Green Jr., Johni Broome, and Jaylin Williams.
Tennessee vs Auburn SEC Basketball Prediction
An important matchup between two of the better teams in the SEC, don’t be surprised if this is the best game in the conference this Saturday. As to who wins, I’ll say that Tennessee’s being on their homecourt plays a role, and the Volunteers pickup a big win Saturday afternoon. Prediction: Tennessee 71, Auburn 64
What Channel is the Tennessee vs Auburn Game On?
The SEC basketball showdown between No. 2 Tennessee and No. 25 Auburn will be played from Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN on Saturday, February 4, with tipoff set for 2:00 PM ET on ESPN.
Tennessee vs Auburn Live Stream
The Top 25 showdown between Tennessee and Auburn can be found on fuboTV here.