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ESPN's Chris 'The Bear' Fallica prediction for Auburn vs. Kentucky Wildcats basketball

erik hall, montgomery advertiser
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ESPN broadcaster Chris "The Bear" Fallica appeared on the "McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning" radio show on Friday, and Fallica made predictions for several sporting events this weekend.

One of the games he discussed was Saturday's contest between Auburn and Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball in Auburn, Alabama.

Auburn, ranked No. 2 in the Ferris Mowers Men's Basketball Coaches Poll powered by USA Today Sports, enters the matchup 17-1 overall and 6-0 in the SEC. Most recently, Auburn defeated Georgia 83-60 on Wednesday.

No. 12-ranked Kentucky comes into the game 15-3 overall and 5-1 in the SEC. On Wednesday, the UK Wildcats beat Texas A&M 64-58.

ESPN's Chris 'The Bear' Fallica picks Auburn vs. Kentucky men's basketball

David Pollack, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, and Chris Fallica of ESPN's 'College GameDay' holds a segment on the second stage during the broadcast's first appearance at UC before the Bearcats face the University of Tulsa, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at The Commons on UC Main Campus in Cincinnati.
David Pollack, Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, and Chris Fallica of ESPN's 'College GameDay' holds a segment on the second stage during the broadcast's first appearance at UC before the Bearcats face the University of Tulsa, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at The Commons on UC Main Campus in Cincinnati.

Chris "The Bear" Fallica picked Auburn.

"I like Auburn in the game," Fallica said. "The fact that they're still getting a little disrespected in the rankings — as crazy as that seems to be. ... Home court does matter a lot. I think the people are so excited to be in these buildings at full capacity, and the players are excited to have that energy. ... I love this Auburn team. I love the way they go up and down the floor. I love the way they play. Knowing (Auburn head coach) Bruce Pearl like I have for a while now, I'm a big fan of his and happy to see the success he has."

Here's more Kentucky, Auburn men's basketball news:

Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) reacts after a Georgia turnover during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn center Dylan Cardwell (44) reacts after a Georgia turnover during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)

John Calipari is the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball head coach.

Erik Hall is the lead digital producer for sports with the USA Today Network. You can find him on Twitter @HallErik.

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