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Auburn vs. Tennessee prediction: Why Tennessee is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Auburn vs Tennessee predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Tennessee and Auburn will meet in men's college basketball action at Thompson-Boling Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 8:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects Tennessee as the most likely winner of the Auburn vs. Tennessee game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Auburn vs. Tennessee prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Auburn and Tennessee 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Tennessee a 75% chance of beating Auburn. Our predicted final score has Tennessee winning 76-69.
According to our model, Tennessee (-5.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 147.5 points has a 52% chance of staying under.
Auburn vs. Tennessee odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Auburn | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +215 | -235 |
| Total | o147.5 (-110) | u147.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Auburn vs. Tennessee picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tennessee -5.5 | -108 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee | -235 |
| Total | Under 147.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tennessee -5.5 at the spread.
Auburn vs. Tennessee game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball matchup between Tennessee and Auburn at Thompson-Boling Arena is scheduled to start at 8:30 PM ET.
- Who: Auburn vs. Tennessee
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 8:30 PM ET/5:30PM PT
- Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee, with a 75% win probability, will likely beat Auburn on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Auburn vs. Tennessee insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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