Auburn vs. Iowa Prediction & Odds
The 9-8 matchup in Birmingham, AL will pit Auburn against Iowa at 6:50 p.m. ET on TNT. Are the Tigers the wise ATS play as a 1-point favorite over the Hawkeyes in this first round March Madness matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
751 Auburn Tigers (-1.5) vs. 752 Iowa Hawkeyes (+1.5); o/u 151.5
6:50 p.m. ET, Thursday, March 16, 2023
Legacy Arena at BJCC, Birmingham, AL
TV: TNT
Auburn vs. Iowa Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 54% of public bettors are currently backing Auburn when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Auburn Tigers Notes
Dylan Cardwell (ankle) finished with seven points (3-3 FG, 1-1 FT), one rebounds, one assist and a block across 14 minutes in a loss to Arkansas on Thursday. Cardwell was unable to give it a go in the regular season finale but returned after a one-game absence and stepped back into a supporting role for Johni Broome. He’s averaging 3.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over 13.6 minutes per game this season.
Iowa Hawkeyes Notes
Tony Perkins ended with 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Thursday’s 73-69 loss to Ohio State. Perkins also made four turnovers as the Hawkeyes were downed by an opponent that still features a losing record on the season. His recent record has still shown good form with averages of 16.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game in his last seven contests.
Auburn vs. Iowa CBB Betting Trends
Over is 16-7 in Hawkeyes last 23 overall
Over is 7-1 in Hawkeyes last 8 NCAA Tournament games
Over is 4-1 in Tigers last 5 overall
Over is 5-2 in Tigers last 7 NCAA Tournament games
Auburn vs. Iowa CBB Prediction:
The Tigers are 5-1 against the spread in their last six NCAA Tournament games and have covered in 13 of their last 18 games coming off a loss. On the other side, the Hawkeyes are just 3-7 against the spread in their last 10 games overall, are 3-10 against the number in their last 13 NCAA Tournament games and are winless at the betting window in their last five neutral site games.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: AUBURN TIGERS -1.5
