Madness picks, predictions, odds for Alabama State vs Auburn first-round South Region game on Thursday March 20, 2025. Who wins?

The top-seeded Auburn Tigers face the 16th-seeded Alabama State Hornets in the first round of the NCAA Tournament today. Find out how to watch March Madness for free.

The SportsLine Projection Model has revealed its Alabama State Hornets vs. Auburn Tigers picks for the first round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament on Thursday

The Auburn Tigers men’s basketball team continues their dance in this month’s tournament. Auburn took down Michigan State over the weekend to advance to the Final Four. They’re set to take on their SEC rival Florida Gators on Saturday for a chance to play for the national championship.

The former five-star recruit enters an uncertain offseason following an uneven sophomore campaign. In the locker room after Michigan State’s 70-64 loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight on Sunday night, the Spartans were obviously disappointed about not making a Final Four and seeing a special season end.

Madness' top overall seed, proved to be a clearly superior team as Michigan State couldn't recover from a slow start in an Elite 8 loss.

Broome was going to be what he’s been for much of this historic season. A wounded warrior. Taped up and ready to wrap up Auburn’s second trip to the Final Four.

Johni Broome collected 25 points and 14 rebounds in Sunday's NCAA Tournament South Region final, helping No. 1 Auburn earn a 70-64 victory over No. 2 Michigan State.

Michigan State basketball's season came to an end Sunday with a big loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight of March Madness.