The Alabama Crimson Tide will take on the Auburn Tigers on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. central/8:30 p.m. eastern in Auburn, Alabama. Alabama leads the all-time series against Auburn, 95-61.

Alabama comes into the Auburn game following up on a disappointing loss at Kentucky this past weekend. Kentucky knocked off the Crimson Tide by a score of 81-71. The game was a bounce-back game for the Kentucky Wildcats and was a missed opportunity for the Tide to put a stamp on the SEC season and likely enter this week in the top 25 rankings.

Auburn similarly enters the game following a disappointing loss in which South Carolina knocked off the Tigers by a score of 84-75. Perhaps both Auburn and Alabama were caught looking ahead to Wednesday night’s big rivalry matchup.

Alabama vs. Auburn

Wednesday’s matchup is considered to be one of the most significant Alabama vs. Auburn basketball games in years, maybe decades. While the opportunity for a first ranked matchup between the teams since 1987 was missed, the game still holds major significance. Auburn is battling for a very high ranking and high seeding in the NCAA tournament, and Alabama is looking for yet another impressive win to make the case for one of the toughest outs in the nation.

Alabama head coach Avery Johnson has the Crimson Tide sitting at a 17-10 record, 8-6 in the SEC. Even with the loss on Saturday, many expect Alabama to be tournament-bound considering the quality wins already booked this season.

Auburn’s 23-4 record has the Tigers sitting at the No. 12 ranking in the most recent top 25 poll. The team is nearly a lock to snap its 15-year drought in the NCAA tournament, and recent “bracketology” projections have Auburn sitting at possibly a 2-seed come tournament time.

Alabama vs. Auburn TV Information

With tip set at 7:30 p.m. central in Auburn, Ala., you can watch the game on TV on the SEC Network.

Alabama vs. Auburn Vegas Odds

According to many gambling sites, Vegas odds indicate that Auburn is a 7.5-point favorite against Alabama.

Following Wednesday’s matchup, Auburn will travel to Gainesville, Fla., to take on the Florida Gators on Saturday. Alabama plays Arkansas on Saturday.