Who to Bet to Win the Loaded SEC Tournament

• Auburn (+140), Florida (+225), and Alabama (+400) are all ranked within the top five in the country
• The SEC is tied with the Big Ten for the conference with the most teams ranked in the AP Top 25 (7)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The SEC Tournament tips off Wednesday at 1 p.m. ET when South Carolina plays Arkansas at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Auburn, Florida, Alabama, and Tennessee are each national championship contenders, but college basketball sportsbooks online like Auburn and Florida to take home the conference title.

2025 SEC Tournament Odds

• Auburn: +140
• Florida: +225
• Alabama: +400
• Tennessee: +650
• Texas A&M: +1200
• Kentucky: +1500
• Missouri: +2500
• Georgia: +10000
• Vanderbilt: +15000
• LSU: +20000
• Mississippi State: +20000
• South Carolina: +20000
• Texas: +20000

Football Schools Turned Basketball Schools

Bruce Pearl managed to make one of the most football dominant schools in the country into a perennial contender in under a decade. After an embarrassing first round exit in the NCAA Tournament last season, the Tigers look to win their second consecutive conference title.

Auburn is led by national player of the year candidate Johni Broome, who has averaged 18.6 points per game and 10.6 rebounds while shooting over 50% from the field.

Florida has a three headed monster in the backcourt, with guards Walter Clayton Jr., Elijah Martin, and Will Richard each averaging over 13 points per game. Senior guards are known to be big-time difference makers in March, and Florida has three good ones.

Alabama, similar to Auburn, is a huge football school that has been a contender for a number of years now. Nate Oats’ style has rubbed off on this team in a big way, leading the Crimson Tide to a top five offense with the fastest pace of play in the country, according to KenPom.

Mark Sears and Grant Nelson have the added bonus of playing together for multiple years, something that most teams’ best players do not have in common. Alabama’s high powered offense could make a run for both the conference title and national championship.

Offense or Defense?

Tennessee, Texas A&M, Kentucky, and Missouri are all ranked as well and could potentially get hot at the right time. Legal sports betting sites have them at more discounted odds.

The Volunteers boast the best defense in the country and an efficient offense while playing at an extremely slow pace. Chaz Lanier averages almost 18 points per game while shooting over 40% from deep.

Texas A&M is also elite on defense and solid on offense, but does not have the scoring punch you would like out of a contender. The Aggies are the least likely of these teams to make a significant run.

Kentucky has not missed a beat since the departure of John Calipari and features the sixth best offense in the country. Their high-paced offense with elite three point shooting makes them a scary opponent for anyone.

Missouri is similar on paper to Kentucky, with an efficient offense led by the three ball. Their lack of defensive prowess might hold them back, however, if they are not able to turn the game into a shootout.

• Safe Pick: Auburn (+140)
• Best Bet: Florida (+225)
• Most Value: Kentucky (+1500)

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