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Miami vs. Auburn: NCAA Tournament odds, final score predictions from ESPN, KenPom

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Another Midwest Region game is on the NCAA Tournament docket on Sunday night, this time between 10th-seeded Miami and second-seeded Auburn. Here is everything you need to know for the matchup between the Hurricanes and Tigers, including how to watch, odds, and final score predictions from ESPN and KenPom.

How to watch Miami vs. Auburn

Time: 7:45 p.m. ET

Location: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, SC

TV Network: TruTV

Odds

The Tigers are a 7.5-point favorite over the Hurricanes, according to the Vegas Insider consensus odds.

Spread: Auburn -7.5, -110, Miami +7.5, -110

Money line: Auburn -333, Miami +262

Total: Over/Under 144.5 points, -110

ESPN predictions

ESPN’s College Basketball Power Index (BPI) expects Auburn to cruise to a double-digit victory on Sunday, advancing to the Sweet 16. BPI gives Auburn a win probability of 82.7%.

Predicted winner: Auburn

Predicted point differential: 10.5 points

KenPom predictions

Like ESPN’s BPI, KenPom expects Auburn to cruise to a relatively smooth victory on Sunday night. KenPom has the game being a little bit tighter, but the Tigers are still expected to come away with the win, with Auburn having a win probability of 76%.

Predicted winner: Auburn

Predicted final score: Auburn 78 – Miami 70

The winner of Miami vs. Auburn advances to the NCAA Tournament’s second weekend

Auburn picked up a 19-point victory over 15th-seeded Jacksonville State on Friday, advancing to the Round of 32. The Tigers led throughout the game, and held a commanding lead for the entirety of the game. Miami, on the other hand, squeaked out a narrow win against 10th-seeded USC. The Hurricanes held on for the 68-66 victory, setting up Sunday’s matchup with Auburn.

On the injury front, Auburn is expected to have two key contributors on the court despite a scary incident in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Walker Kessler and Jaylin Williams were involved in a collision, where Kessler caught Williams with an accidental elbow. Kessler was left with a gash in his elbow, while Williams chipped multiple teeth. Williams did not return to the game, while Kessler eventually came back in.

On Sunday morning, Auburn received a positive update on Williams, saying that he should be “good to go” against Miami.