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Ohio State vs. Auburn odds: Current line, win probability, final score prediction, how to watch

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Ohio State and Auburn are ready to square in a much anticipated Big Ten vs. SEC basketball game Saturday afternoon.

The Buckeyes are coming off an 80-66 win over Rutgers last week while No. 2 Auburn downed Richmond 98-54 following a loss to Duke last week. In this contest, the Buckeyes look to give the Tigers their second loss of the year.

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The odds are in and the watch information is confirmed, so let’s dive into the nitty gritty of this game.

Odds for Ohio State vs. Auburn

Coming into this one, Ohio State is a big underdog against Auburn. The Tigers are currently favored by 12.5 points, according to FanDuel. The total is set at 152.5.

If you want to bet the moneyline, you could take a flier on Ohio State, listed at +550. But it’s Auburn that is a massive -820 favorite.

Final score predictions for Ohio State vs. Auburn

BPI Predicted winner: Auburn
BPI Predicted point differential: 7.5
BPI Win probability (for Auburn): 77%
BPI Matchup Quality: 88.5

ESPN’s BPI is a model designed to provide a statistical comparison between two teams and predict future success. This time, it agrees with Vegas when it comes to the odds and predicting Ohio State and Auburn.

The ESPN BPI also revealed an 88.5 matchup quality, which is good for the sixth best game during the Saturday slate.

KenPom Predicted final score: Auburn 82, Ohio State 73
KenPom Win probability (for Auburn): 78%

KenPom is another predictive system for college basketball. It’s designed to show how strong a team is at a given time, without taking factors like injuries into account. This metric agrees with the BPI and the odds and predicts Ohio State to fall to Auburn.

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How to Watch Ohio State vs. Auburn

Time: 1:00 p.m. ET.
Channel: ESPN2
Location: Atlanta, Georgia in Holiday Hoopsgiving

For this afternoon tipoff, the Buckeyes and Tigers get the 1:00 p.m. ET treatment down in Atlanta, Georgia. So it’s more of a home court advantage for the Tigers, despite the neutral site.

For fans not in attendance, the game will be broadcasted on ESPN2.