This will be the Golden Knights' third road game in almost a month and their first back-to-back road games since December 15th. Vegas is 3-7 vs. winning teams on the road. Carolina has dropped two straight despite out-shooting both teams 74-44. Head coach Rod Brind'Amour criticized his team for their poor defensive effort despite the significant shot differential. The Hurricanes are 12-5 after a loss and 3-1 after two or more consecutive defeats this season. I like the home team in this spot.

Auburn will play its second game without star player Johni Broome following a dominant win over Mississippi State. However, Georgia poses a significant challenge for the Tigers, especially without Broome in the lineup. The Bulldogs, one of the largest teams in the nation, excel at utilizing their size. They rank second in second-chance conversion percentage, thanks to their elite offensive rebounding. Meanwhile, Auburn’s defense struggles in this area, ranking 190th—even with Broome’s 10.7 rebounds per game. On the road, Auburn is 2-1, with a loss to Duke and narrow wins against Texas (by five) and South Carolina (by three).