Tuesday, November 22, 2016

Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya

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The Auburn Tigers travel to Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya to play the Texas Tech Red Raiders on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. The opening line for this game has Texas Tech as 4.5 point favorites.

The Tigers come into this game with an overall record of 3-0. The Red Raiders have an overall record of 3-0 and a home record of 3-0.

Danjel Purifoy comes into this contest averaging 16.3 points per game while playing 27.3 minutes per night so far this season for the Tigers. He pulls down 5.3 rebounds per game and dishes out 2.7 assists per game as well. His field goal percentage is 50% while his free throw percentage is currently at 77%. Mustapha Heron averages 14.7 points per game in 23 minutes per contest this season. He averages 0.7 assists per contest and 7 rebounds per game for Auburn. His field goal percentage is 50% for the year while his free throw percentage is 68%.

Keenan Evans averages 14 points per game while playing 21 minutes per contest this year for the Red Raiders. He grabs 2 rebounds per game and has 2.3 assists per contest on the year. His field goal percentage is 54% and his free throw percentage currently is at 88%. Aaron Ross averages 14 points per game this season and he sees the court an average of 22.7 minutes per contest. He also averages 4.7 rebounds per contest and 2.3 assists per game. His field goal percentage is 57% and his free throw percentage is 100%.

Auburn averages 83.7 points per contest this season which ranks them 56th in the nation. Their average scoring margin is 18.7 and their shooting percentage is 45% as a team which has them ranked 139th. Behind the arc they shoot 37% which is good for 108th in the country. They average 42 rebounds per game and 14.7 assists per game which ranks them 44th and 104th in those offensive categories. In the turnover department they rank 276th with 16 per game. The Tigers allow 65 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 71st in the nation. They also allow a 36% shooting percentage and a 25% average from behind the arc ranking them 31st and 32nd in those defensive categories. Opponents average 36 rebounds a game which ranks 159th and they give up 9.3 assists per contest which puts them in 31st place in the country. They force 20 turnovers per game which ranks them 9th in Division 1.

Texas Tech averages 84.3 points per game this year which ranks them 49th in Division 1 college basketball. Their average scoring margin is 24 and their shooting percentage is 54% as a team which has them sitting in the 10th spot in the country. Behind the arc they shoot 48% which is good for 6th in the nation. They average 38.3 rebounds per game and 16.7 assists per contest which ranks them 121st and 58th respectively. In the turnover department the Red Raiders rank 28th with 10.3 per game. The Red Raiders allow 60.3 points per game to their opponents which ranks them 33rd in the country. They also allow a 35% shooting percentage and a 32% average from behind the arc ranking them 24th and 134th in those defensive statistics. Opponents average 29 rebounds a game which ranks 21st and they give up 8.7 assists per contest which puts them in 23rd place in the nation. The Red Raiders force 13.7 turnovers per game which ranks them 185th in college basketball.

The Tigers have scored 83.7 ppg in their past 3 contests. They have an average scoring differential of 18.7 in their past 3 games. The Tigers have an offensive rating of 104.4 and they assist on 60% of their shots. In terms of pace they average 79.5 possessions per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage is 53%. As a team they have a true shooting percentage of 57% and they shoot 3 pointers on 47% of their shots. Auburn turns the ball over an average of 18.7 times per 100 possessions and they get a steal on 11.3% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 49.3% while their offensive rebound percentage is 29.2%. The Tigers have surrendered 65 points per contest in their last 3 games.

The Red Raiders score 84.3 ppg at home and they have averaged 84.3 points per contest in their last 3 games.They have an average scoring differential of 24 in their past 3 contests and at home this season they have a difference of 24 points per game. The Red Raiders have a rating on offense of 113.2 and 57.4% of their shots are assisted. They possess the ball 72.1 times per 40 minutes and their effective field goal percentage for the year is 58%. As an offensive unit they have a true shooting percentage of 59% and they attempt 3 pointers on 31% of their shots. Texas Tech turns it over an average of 13.3 times per 100 possessions and they steal the ball on 10.4% of their opponents possessions. Their total rebound percentage is 56.2% while their offensive rebound percentage for the season is 25%. The Red Raiders give up 60.3 points per contest at home this year and they have given up 60.3 points per game in their past 3 contests.

Auburn Tigers Betting Trends

The Auburn Tigers are 2-0 against the spread

The Auburn Tigers are 0-2 against the over/under

Texas Tech Red Raiders Betting Trends

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 1-1 against the spread

The Texas Tech Red Raiders are 1-1 against the over/under

Auburn Tigers Injuries

No key injuries to report

Texas Tech Red Raiders Injuries

11/19/16 C Norense Odiase Foot out indefinitely

Josh's Pick: Take Texas Tech -4.5

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