Auburn enters the game on a three-game winning streak, highlighted by a dominant 100-59 victory over Georgia State, where senior forward Chaney Johnson scored 26 points.

Auburn's star player, Johni Broome, who averages 18.1 points and 11.5 rebounds per game, may be uncertain for this game due to a shoulder injury.

In addition to Johnson, Chad Baker-Mazara contributed significantly in the last game with 19 points and six assists, showcasing Auburn's strong offensive capabilities.

This matchup is set for December 21, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. ET at Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, and will be broadcast live on ESPN.

The No. 2 Auburn Tigers, boasting a record of 10-1, will face the No. 16 Purdue Boilermakers, who are currently 8-3, in a highly anticipated non-conference men's college basketball game.

Auburn has notable victories this season against top-15 teams, including wins over then-No. 4 Houston and then-No. 5 Iowa State, with their only loss coming against then-No. 9 Duke.

Both teams are eager to solidify their standings in the college basketball season, making this game significant for their respective campaigns.

In their last ten games, Auburn has excelled with a 9-1 record, averaging 88.0 points per game and shooting 50.6% from the field, while Purdue has gone 7-3, averaging 75.9 points.

Purdue, despite a recent loss to Texas A&M, is averaging 77.2 points per game and has a field goal shooting percentage of 49.4%.

Purdue's standout player, junior guard Braden Smith, is contributing 13.4 points and 8.5 assists per game, and recently scored 15 points against Texas A&M.

Historically, Purdue has had success against SEC opponents, winning six of their last seven matchups, which adds an intriguing layer to this contest.

With Auburn favored by 9 points and the over/under set at 149 points, fans can also watch the game through streaming options like DirecTV Stream or fuboTV.