South Alabama Jaguars vs Auburn Tigers Picks and Predictions for Tuesday March 17 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/17/2026, 12:55 AM ET

The South Alabama Jaguars travel to face the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL, with tip-off set for 10:00 PM on ESPN2. At the time of this writing the moneyline was not listed, the total is set at 154.5, and Auburn is favored by 17.5 points at home. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more daily betting insights and predictions.

Jaguars Trying to Find Consistency on the Road

South Alabama enters this matchup with a 21-11 overall record and has struggled recently, recently winning over ULM and Troy while recently losing to Georgia Southern, Southern Miss, and Texas State. This stretch shows a team that has had difficulty maintaining momentum against competitive opponents.

The Jaguars are averaging 74.6 points per game while allowing around 72.0, shooting 47% from the field. They grab 35.5 rebounds per game and average 11.8 assists, while also contributing 2.3 blocks and 8.1 steals per contest.

What stands out for South Alabama is their defensive activity, particularly their ability to generate steals. However, their inconsistent scoring and difficulty finishing games have made it tough for them to keep up against higher-level competition.

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Tigers Looking to Dominate at Home

Auburn comes into this game with a 17-16 overall record and has had mixed results recently, recently winning over Mississippi State and LSU while recently losing to Tennessee, Alabama, and Ole Miss. Despite the inconsistency, they have shown the ability to score and compete at a high level.

The Tigers are averaging 82.7 points per game while allowing around 78.0, shooting 46% from the field. They collect 36.4 rebounds per game and average 12.7 assists, while also adding 4.2 blocks and 7.5 steals per contest.

Auburn’s biggest strength is their offensive production and ability to push tempo. When they get into rhythm at home, they can build leads quickly and put pressure on opponents to keep up offensively.

South Alabama Jaguars vs Auburn Tigers Pick

South Alabama Jaguars vs Auburn Tigers Spread Pick

Auburn Tigers -17.5

Auburn’s offensive firepower and home-court advantage give them a significant edge in this matchup. While South Alabama has shown flashes, their inconsistency and struggles against stronger teams make this a tough spot. Auburn should be able to control the pace and pull away, making the spread a strong play.

South Alabama Jaguars vs Auburn Tigers Total Pick

Over 154.5

I like the over in this matchup because Auburn plays at a faster pace and has the ability to score in bunches, especially at home. South Alabama can contribute offensively as well, and with both teams capable of putting up points, this game has a strong chance to go over the total.

Final Score Prediction: Auburn Tigers 88, South Alabama Jaguars 70

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