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SEC Tournament: Predicting the 2019 SEC Tournament

By Billy Williford

COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: A detail view of the Southeastern Conference logo with all 13 member universities is seen during a press conference for the Texas A&M Aggies accepting an invitation to join the Southeastern Conference on September 26, 2011 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)
COLLEGE STATION, TX - SEPTEMBER 26: A detail view of the Southeastern Conference logo with all 13 member universities is seen during a press conference for the Texas A&M Aggies accepting an invitation to join the Southeastern Conference on September 26, 2011 in College Station, Texas. (Photo by Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TN – FEBRUARY 16: Bryce Brown #2 of the Auburn Tigers reacts with teammate Malik Dunbar #4 after sinking a basket during the second half of a 64-53 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores at Memorial Gym on February 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TN – FEBRUARY 16: Bryce Brown #2 of the Auburn Tigers reacts with teammate Malik Dunbar #4 after sinking a basket during the second half of a 64-53 victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores at Memorial Gym on February 16, 2019, in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images) /

Game 3: No.8 Florida (9-9) vs. No.9 Arkansas (8-10)

Watch: SECN Time: 1:00 pm ET

Billy Williford prediction: Florida

Billy: Here is a story of two teams trending in two different directions. Despite losing to LSU and Kentucky in back-to-back games, the Gators are riding a three-game losing streak.

Arkansas, on the other hand, are winners of three straight. However, those wins were against Mississippi, Vanderbilt, and Alabama.

Florida plays better defense that will be able to slow down the Razorbacks if they get hot. I’m going with the Gators.

Caleb Calhoun prediction: Arkansas

Caleb: The Florida Gators, despite being on a three-game losing streak, would appear to be the better team here. They beat the LSU Tigers on the road and had a roll going before that streak. But the Arkansas Razorbacks are red-hot right now, and they are on a three-game winning streak. Also, Mike Anderson is more trustworthy than Mike White in a close game.

Game 4: Winner of Game 1 vs. No.5 Auburn (11-7)

Watch: SECN Time: 3:00 pm ET

Billy Williford prediction: Missouri vs. Auburn

Winner: Auburn

Billy: I think this game will end up being closer in the beginning. Missouri will have one game under their belt and will be ready to take on a hot Auburn team.

The Tigers are coming off a huge win over Tennessee and three more before that. I think Auburn will hit enough shots throughout the game to pull away. Take the Tigers, the Auburn Tigers.

Caleb Calhoun prediction: Missouri vs. Auburn

Winner: Auburn

Caleb: The Auburn Tigers are feeling it right now under Bruce Pearl. That red-hot rhythm continues on Thursday as they turn it up on Cuonzo Martin and the Missouri Tigers. Auburn will get a challenge early, but they’ll coast in the second half.

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