The No. 2 Auburn Tigers face the first of two Big Ten opponents in a week this Saturday when they face Ohio State in the annual Holiday Hoopsgiving event at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia.

Auburn has dominated eight of its nine opponents to this point in the season, including a tough loss to Duke. However, Ohio State defeated then-No. 19 Texas to open the season but has lost two of its last three games. Who will come out on top in Saturday’s neutral site competition? ESPN’s predictions are for Auburn to win comfortably.

According to ESPN’s matchup forecast, Auburn has a 77 percent chance of beating Ohio State on Saturday.

The Buckeyes failed to shoot above 40% in two of their three losses and lost the Glass Battle by at least four rebounds in all three losses. Auburn will also need to keep an eye on leading scorers Bruce Thornton and Devin Royal, who are racking up wins and losses on a regular basis.

Auburn will face Ohio State on Saturday at noon CT. Click here for a full broadcast and betting guide for Saturday’s game in Atlanta.

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