Halftime Report
After a tough loss on the road their last time out, Auburn looks much better today on their home court. They have jumped out to a quick 37-27 lead against Vanderbilt.
If Auburn keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 17-4 in no time. On the other hand, Vanderbilt will have to make due with a 5-15 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Vanderbilt Commodores @ Auburn Tigers
Current Records: Vanderbilt 5-14, Auburn 16-4
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Neville Arena — Auburn, Alabama
- TV: ESPN2
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $35.70
What to Know
If the oddsmakers’ predictions hold true, the near future looks bright for Auburn. They and the Vanderbilt Commodores will face off in an SEC battle at 9:00 p.m. ET on Wednesday at Neville Arena. The timing is sure in Auburn’s favor as the squad sits on 13 straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while the Commodores have not had much luck on the away from home, with four straight road losses.
Auburn’s game on Saturday was all tied up 21-21 at the half, but sadly for them it didn’t stay that way. They fell 64-58 to the Bulldogs. The result shouldn’t come as a shock considering that’s the fewest points Auburn has scored all season.
Auburn’s loss came about despite a quality game from Johni Broome, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds and three blocks.
Meanwhile, the Commodores couldn’t handle the Volunteers on Saturday and fell 75-62. That’s two games in a row now that Vanderbilt has lost by exactly 13 points.
The losing side was boosted by Tyrin Lawrence, who scored 21 points along with eight rebounds and two steals. He is trending in the right direction, as he’s improved his point production for three games straight.
The Tigers’ loss dropped their record down to 16-4. As for the Commodores, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost ten of their last 11 games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-14 record this season.
Auburn strolled past the Commodores in their previous meeting two weeks ago by a score of 80-65. Will Auburn repeat their success, or do the Commodores have a better game plan this time around? We’ll find out soon enough.
Odds
Auburn is a big 18-point favorite against Vanderbilt, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Tigers as a 19-point favorite.
The over/under is set at 142.5 points.
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Series History
Auburn has won 6 out of their last 10 games against Vanderbilt.
- Jan 17, 2024 – Auburn 80 vs. Vanderbilt 65
- Feb 18, 2023 – Vanderbilt 67 vs. Auburn 65
- Feb 16, 2022 – Auburn 94 vs. Vanderbilt 80
- Feb 09, 2021 – Auburn 73 vs. Vanderbilt 67
- Jan 08, 2020 – Auburn 83 vs. Vanderbilt 79
- Feb 16, 2019 – Auburn 64 vs. Vanderbilt 53
- Feb 03, 2018 – Auburn 93 vs. Vanderbilt 81
- Jan 04, 2017 – Vanderbilt 80 vs. Auburn 61
- Feb 13, 2016 – Vanderbilt 86 vs. Auburn 57
- Jan 12, 2016 – Vanderbilt 75 vs. Auburn 57
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