- Matchup: Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, GA
- Broadcast: SEC Network
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On Saturday, the Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) will host the Auburn Tigers (9-4) at the iconic Stegeman Coliseum.
In their most recent match, the Auburn Tigers triumphed over Queens with a commanding score of 106-65. The Tigers displayed a strong performance with a field goal percentage of 55.6% (35 out of 63) and impressive three-point shooting, hitting 15 of 28 attempts. At the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 30 shots for a 70.0% success rate. On the boards, Auburn secured 34 rebounds, including 10 offensive. The team recorded 22 assists, forcing 14 turnovers from their opponents and making 13 steals. Defensively, Auburn held Queens to a shooting percentage of 37.5% (21 of 56). Queens managed 9 assists and recorded 3 steals, while pulling down 22 rebounds (6 offensive, 16 defensive), but did not achieve any blocks. Queens shot 77.8% from the free-throw line, making 21 of 27 attempts, and struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 15 attempts. Fouls were close, with Auburn committing 18 and Queens 20.
Elyjah Freeman stepped up significantly in this game, shooting 69.2% from the field and contributing 27 points on 9 of 13 shooting. He played for 23 minutes, adding 1 assist and grabbing 3 rebounds.
Auburn enters this game with a season record of 9-4. They average 85.9 points per game (ranking 55th nationally) and boast a field goal percentage of 47.4%. The Tigers have a three-point shooting percentage of 35.4% (113 of 319) and convert 73.0% of their free-throw attempts. As a team, they average 38.0 rebounds per game and have tallied 186 assists this season, ranking 232nd in collegiate statistics. Their turnover rate stands at 10.8 per game, and they commit an average of 16.0 fouls.
Defensively, Auburn forces their opponents into an average of 12.5 turnovers while committing 20.3 personal fouls. Their defensive metrics rank them 230th nationally in assists allowed, with 189 given up this year. Auburn allows opposing teams to shoot 44.2% from the field (355 of 803) and averages 32.8 rebounds allowed per game. They give up 33.0% on perimeter shots and stand at 265th in D-1 for points surrendered per game (76.8).
In their previous matchup, the Georgia Bulldogs secured a win against LIU with a final score of 89-74. Georgia amassed 37 rebounds—23 defensive and 14 offensive. The Bulldogs recorded 12 turnovers and managed 4 steals. LIU was called for 22 fouls, leading to 29 free-throw attempts for the Bulldogs, who converted 21 (72.4%). Georgia had a solid shooting night, making 10 of 27 three-point attempts (37.0%) and finishing 29 of 63 from the field (46.0%). Conversely, they allowed LIU to achieve 43.8% shooting (28 of 64) and let them make 3 of 13 from beyond the arc, while LIU shot 15 of 24 from the free-throw line (62.5%). Georgia yielded 33 total rebounds to LIU (11 offensive).
Marcus Millender stood out for Georgia in the contest, scoring 14 points in 26 minutes and dishing out 6 assists. He shot 44.4% (4 of 9) and grabbed 2 rebounds.
The Bulldogs hold a record of 12-1 this season. Offensively, they boast a field goal percentage of 49.3% (42nd in college basketball). Georgia has tallied 1,287 points this season (99.0 per game) and averages 44.2 rebounds per matchup. They achieve assists at a rate of 16.9 per game (68th in Division 1) and average 11.6 turnovers. Georgia commits 17.5 fouls per game and has a free-throw success rate of 76.1%.
Defensively, Georgia ranks 156th in points allowed per game with 72.0. They force an average of 16.8 turnovers nightly and allow opponents to shoot 39.4% from the field (38th nationally). Opponents are shooting 31.3% from three-point range (94 of 300) and converting 65.0% of their free throw attempts. Georgia allows an average of 12.4 assists and 36.2 rebounds per game, ranking them 106th and 264th in the nation, respectively.
Which team will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA showdown?
Prediction: Bet on Auburn
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