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Predicting the 2025 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament

John Canady

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Championship Round: Alabama vs. Auburn
No. 3 Alabama vs. No. 1 Auburn
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Prediction: Auburn over Alabama

Auburn heads into this showdown looking for redemption against the team that handed them a heartbreaking loss at the buzzer. The Crimson Tide will be able to match up, but in the end, the Tigers will be crowned SEC champions.

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SEC Tournament: March 12-16
The SEC tournament is set to tip off on Wednesday as the top teams in the conference have their eyes set on a conference championship before the NCAA tournament play begins, where most of the SEC teams are expected to have the opportunity to contend for a National Championship.

SEC Tournament Odds BET365

Auburn +150
Florida +275
Alabama +400
Tennessee +550
Kentucky +2200
Texas A&M +2800
Missouri +3000
Ole Miss +6500
Mississippi State +10000
Arkansas +15000
Georgia +20000
Oklahoma +25000
Texas +25000
Vanderbilt +25000
LSU +30000
South Carolina +50000

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First Round: South Carolina vs. Arkansas
SEC First Round: March 12

No. 16 South Carolina vs. No. 9 Arkansas
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 1:00 PM ET
Spread: Arkansas -2 | Total: 139.0
Moneyline: N/A

Prediction: Arkansas over South Carolina

South Carolina has shown fight throughout the season, but they've yet to put it all together in one game this year. Considering their 2-16 record in SEC play, it's hard to see the Gamecocks upsetting Arkansas.

Next Game: vs. No. 8 Ole Miss
First Round: Texas vs. Vanderbilt
No. 13 Texas vs. No. 12 Vanderbilt
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 3:30 PM ET
Spread: Vanderbilt -2| Total: 148.5
Moneyline: N/A

Prediction: Vanderbilt over Texas

This matchup could go either way, but throughout the season, Vanderbilt has shown the ability to show up in big games, at least more so than the Longhorns.

Next Game: vs. No. 5 Texas A&M
First Round: LSU vs. Mississippi State
No. 15 LSU vs. No. 10 Mississippi State
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Spread: Mississippi State -8.5 | Total: 147.5 Moneyline: N/A

Prediction: Mississippi State over LSU

Both squads ended the season roughly, but in this matchup, it seems more likely that Mississippi State can get its things together before LSU can.

Next Game: vs. No. 7 Missouri
First Round: Oklahoma vs. Georgia
No. 14 Oklahoma vs. No. 11 Georgia
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 9:30 PM ET
Spread: Georgia -3 | Total: 148.5
Moneyline: N/A

Prediction: Georgia over Oklahoma

Georgia is getting hot at the right time, ending the regular season on a four-game winning streak, including a big win over Florida. The Bulldogs should be able to advance past the Sooners.

Next Game: vs. No. 6 Kentucky
Second Round: Arkansas vs. Ole Miss
No. 9 Arkansas vs. No. 8 Ole Miss
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Prediction: Ole Miss over Arkansas

Ole Miss has been one of the biggest surprises in the SEC this season, and they could make a run deep into the SEC tournament. They'll have to knock off John Calipari and the Razorbacks to do that.

Next Game: vs. No. 1 Auburn
Second Round: Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M
No. 12 Vanderbilt vs. No. 5 Texas A&M
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 3:30 PM ET

Prediction: Texas A&M over Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt's run ends when they run into a Texas A&M team, who is still riding high off their upset win over Auburn last week.

Next Game: vs. No. 4 Tennessee
Second Round: Mississippi State vs. Missouri
No. 10 Mississippi State vs. No. 7 Missouri
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 7:00 PM ET

Prediction: Missouri over Mississippi State

Considering how well each team stacks up, this game could come down to the wire, but I think the Tigers hold off the Bulldogs in this one.

Next Game: vs. No. 2 Florida
Second Round: Georgia vs. Kentucky
No. 11 Georgia vs. No. 6 Kentucky
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 9:30 PM ET

Prediction: Kentucky over Georgia

Kentucky has been hard to evaluate over the season. Mark Pope's squad has knocked off some of the best teams in the league, including Duke, Tennessee, Florida, and Gonzaga, but they've also lost to teams they have no business falling to. Regardless, the Wildcats should beat the Bulldogs.

Next Game: vs. No. 3 Alabama
Quarterfinal Round: Ole Miss vs. Auburn
No. 8 Ole Miss vs. No. 1 Auburn
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Prediction: Auburn over Ole Miss

Auburn is a championship favorite for a reason, and I expect them to use the SEC tournament to get back on track after their upset loss to Alabama.

Next Game: vs. winner of Tennessee/Texas A&M
Quarterfinal Round: Texas A&M vs. Tennessee
No. 5 Texas A&M vs. No. 4 Tennessee
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 3:30 PM ET

Prediction: Tennessee over Texas A&M

Tennessee has looked the part defensively this season, and when the Volunteers are firing on all cylinders offensively, they're tough to beat for any team.

Next Game: vs. No. 1 Auburn
Quarterfinal Round: Missouri vs. Florida
No. 7 Missouri vs. No. 2 Florida
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 7:00 PM ET

Prediction: Florida over Missouri

The Florida Gators are a top team in the SEC, and I expect them to prove it in this matchup, knocking off Missouri easily this time.

Next Game: vs. the winner of Kentucky/Alabama
Quarterfinal Round: Kentucky vs. Alabama
No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 3 Alabama
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 9:30 PM ET

Prediction: Alabama over Kentucky

Kentucky nearly upset Alabama earlier in the season before falling apart down the stretch. I expect the same to happen with the Crimson Tide moving on this time.

Next Game: vs. No. 2 Florida
Semifinal Round: Tennessee vs. Auburn
No. 4 Tennessee vs. No. 1 Auburn
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Prediction: Auburn over Tennessee

Auburn enters this tournament looking to make a statement, and they'll do so by knocking off Tennessee.

Next Game: vs. the winner of Alabama
Semifinal Round: Alabama vs. Florida
No. 3 Alabama vs. No. 2 Florida
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 3:30 PM ET

Prediction: Alabama over Florida

This matchup will go down to the wire, but I think the Crimson Tide can get the job done for the inevitable rematch between Alabama and Auburn.

Next Game: vs. No. 1 Auburn
Championship Round: Alabama vs. Auburn
No. 3 Alabama vs. No. 1 Auburn
Location: Bridgestone Arena - Nashville, TN
Where to Watch: SEC Network
Time: 1:00 PM ET

Prediction: Auburn over Alabama

Auburn heads into this showdown looking for redemption against the team that handed them a heartbreaking loss at the buzzer. The Crimson Tide will be able to match up, but in the end, the Tigers will be crowned SEC champions.

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SEC Tournament: March 12-16
The SEC tournament is set to tip off on Wednesday as the top teams in the conference have their eyes set on a conference championship before the NCAA tournament play begins, where most of the SEC teams are expected to have the opportunity to contend for a National Championship.

SEC Tournament Odds BET365

Auburn +150
Florida +275
Alabama +400
Tennessee +550
Kentucky +2200
Texas A&M +2800
Missouri +3000
Ole Miss +6500
Mississippi State +10000
Arkansas +15000
Georgia +20000
Oklahoma +25000
Texas +25000
Vanderbilt +25000
LSU +30000
South Carolina +50000

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