A big-time SEC showdown takes place when No. 3 Auburn (25-3) goes on the road to play No. 17 Tennessee (20-7) on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. ET. Auburn has won three of their last four games. In their last outing, the Tigers beat Ole Miss 77-64. Tennessee got back on track with a win in their previous contest. On Feb. 22, the Volunteers blew out Missouri 80-61. Tennessee is favored by three points and the over-under for total points is set at 140 at Caesars Sportsbook.

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The model knows Auburn freshman forward Jabari Smith averages 16.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.2 steals. Smith has scored more than 15 points in five of their last eight games. On Feb. 19 against Florida, he finished with 28 points, seven rebounds and also knocked down four 3-pointers. 

The model also knows Tennessee freshman guard Kennedy Chandler is putting up 13.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 4.8 assists. He is an athletic guard who can finish strong at the rim. In the victory over Missouri, Chandler tallied 23 points, eight rebounds and six assists. 

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