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Auburn Tigers face Ole Miss Rebels in a crucial SEC matchup, featuring standout players and high stakes for both teams.

Auburn Tigers, ranked No. 1, are gearing up to take on the No. 23 Ole Miss Rebels in a highly anticipated SEC matchup on February 1. The game will be held at The Sandy and John Black Pavilion at Ole Miss, starting at 20 PM ET, and will be broadcast live on ESPN. Computer predictions favor Auburn, projecting a close victory with a score of 76-71.

Under the leadership of head coach Bruce Pearl, the Tigers boast an impressive record of 19-1, with their only loss coming against No. 9 Duke during the SEC/ACC Challenge. Auburn has secured notable victories against top-ranked teams, including No. 4 Houston and No. 12 North Carolina. Star player Johni Broome, a preseason SEC Player of the Year candidate, is pivotal to the team`s success, averaging 18.2 points and 11.2 rebounds per game.

On the other side, Ole Miss, coached by Chris Beard, holds a record of 16-5 and is currently ranked No. 23 in both the AP and USA Today Coaches Polls. The Rebels face a challenging schedule ahead, with the third-toughest remaining strength of schedule in the nation. Jaemyn Brakefield has emerged as a key contributor off the bench, averaging 10.8 points per game in SEC play.

Auburn enters the game as a 6.5-point favorite, with a total points line set between 147.5 and 148.5. The matchup promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams vie for crucial SEC standings and momentum heading into the latter part of the season.

For more insights, check out the predictions and picks and the latest updates from Ole Miss Sports.

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