The Auburn Tigers take on the Georgia Bulldogs in Athens, Georgia. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Georgia is favored by 6.5 points on the spread with the moneyline at -278. The total is set at 173.5 points.
Here’s my Auburn vs. Georgia predictions and college basketball picks for January 3, 2026.
Auburn vs Georgia Prediction
My Pick: Over 173.5 or Better
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Auburn vs. Georgia Odds, Spread
| Auburn Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+6.5 -112 | 173.5 -112o / -108u | +225 |
| Georgia Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-6.5 -108 | 173.5 -112o / -108u | -278 |
- Auburn vs Georgia spread: Georgia -6.5
- Auburn vs Georgia over/under: 173.5 points
- Auburn vs Georgia moneyline: Auburn +225, Georgia -278
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Auburn vs. Georgia Betting Analysis
While I'm always wary of backing the highest overs on the board, I do project this total around 176.5.
Auburn's offense has exceeded my expectations this season. Tahaad Pettiford is an elite dribble creator, and UCF transfer Keyshawn Hall has been a dynamite scorer, averaging over 20 points per game.
On the other end, Auburn's defense has slightly underperformed, and I believe Georgia's offense – which ranks third nationally in 2-point shooting (62%) — should take advantage.
The Bulldogs are insane in transition, currently leading the nation in transition points per game (30) at a whopping 1.28 points per possession. They should roll over Auburn's sketchy transition defense (1.17 PPP allowed, 10th percentile).
The pace of this game should be wicked high — I'm projecting 76 possessions — and as long as both teams hit their shots, we could see an 180-point game.
My Pick: Over 173.5 or Better
