Memphis vs. Auburn odds, picks and predictions

The Memphis Tigers (6-0) and the No. 3 Auburn Tigers (6-0) meet Wednesday in the Maui Invitational Championship Game. Tip-off is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN) at the Lahaina Civic Center. Let’s analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Memphis vs. Auburn odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

The Tigers of Memphis have surprised in the islands, stunning the UConn Huskies 99-97 in OT as an 8-point underdog, while besting the Michigan State Spartans 71-63 on Tuesday night as a 2.5-point ‘dog. Memphis has not only won all 6 of its games, it has covered all 6 as well. The Tigers have alternated the Under and Over in each of the first 6 contests.

The Tigers of Auburn were expected to make a run to this title game, but it has had a tough road. Auburn had a comeback to edge the Iowa State Cyclones 83-81 on Monday as a 3.5-point favorite in a non-cover. It worked over the North Carolina Tar Heels on Tuesday, 85-72, while cashing as a 4-point favorite. Despite the non-cover against Iowa State, Auburn is still 5-1 against the spread (ATS). The Over-Under has split in the first 6 outings.

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Memphis vs. Auburn odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 8:25 a.m. ET.

• Moneyline (ML): Memphis +270 (bet $100 to win $270) | Auburn -345 (bet $345 to win $100)
• Against the spread (ATS): Memphis +7.5 (-102) | Auburn -7.5 (-120)
• Over/Under (O/U): 155.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Memphis vs. Auburn picks and predictions

Prediction

Auburn 86, Memphis 77

Moneyline

Auburn (-345) will cost you nearly 3 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s way too much for a standalone bet. Even including the Tigers in your multi-leg parlay will suck all of the value out of your ticket.

AVOID, and focus on the spread instead.

Against the spread

Play AUBURN -7.5 (-120) lightly in this title game in Maui.

Memphis +7.5 (-102) has taken down 2 heavyweight with outright victories against UConn and Michigan State, and it hasn’t failed to cover in any of its 6 games to date. However, springing 3 upsets in 3 straight days against a top-tier team is a tall order. If Memphis were to win this game, Anfernee Hardaway’s team might head back from the islands with a top-10 ranking.

Over/Under

OVER 155.5 (-110) might be the best play on the board.

Memphis is playing with house money, and while it certainly wants to finish off this improbable championship, it should play free and easy.

Auburn is an offensive juggernaut, going for 79 or more points in 5 straight games, while averaging 84.0 PPG in the 2 games in the islands.

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