🏀 Nevada vs. Auburn Prediction & Picks: NIT Quarterfinal (March 25)
Auburn and first-year head coach Steven Pearl will continue their postseason run in the NIT Quarterfinal versus Nevada. The action is scheduled for Wednesday, March 25 at 9 p.m. ET at Neville Arena in Auburn, Ala (ESPN2).
Let's dive into my Nevada vs. Auburn prediction with Auburn trading as a 9.5-point favorite. We're trusting the Tigers to take advantage of an overmatched mid-major squad.
🏀 Nevada vs. Auburn picks & odds: NIT Quarterfinal
See all of our experts' college basketball picks based on the latest college basketball odds; picks rated on a 1-to-5 star confidence scale based on betting value.
| Pick | Best odds | Units | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn -9.5 | -102 via FanDuel | 1.5u -> 1.47u | ⭐⭐⭐ |
| Over 154.5 | -110 via Caesars | 0.5u -> 0.45u | ⭐⭐ |
Total wagered: 2 units | Max profit: 1.92 units
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🏆 Who will win Nevada vs. Auburn?
I trust Auburn to win this one dominantly behind another solid offensive performance. The defense has been an issue all year, but the Tigers took care of business in the first two rounds of the NIT, and they should do so again here.
Score prediction: Auburn 84, Nevada 74
💰 Nevada vs. Auburn prediction & best bet
Auburn -9.5 (-102)
Nevada had some plucky wins in conference play this year, but the Wolf Pack didn't excel at anything in particular aside from getting to the stripe. Shooting efficiently was a problem for this squad - Nevada ranks 238th in effective field-goal percentage this year (49.9) and 256th since Feb. 1 (49.5).
Auburn's defense struggles, but the offense works - the Tigers rank 15th in offensive efficiency this year (124.8) and 23rd since Feb. 1 (123.7). Younger players have been getting more run, but I trust the scheme enough to buy Auburn to cover the -9.5 for -102 (50.5%) at FanDuel.
🚀 Nevada vs. Auburn same-game parlay
Although Auburn may not get out to a super fast start, I like the Tigers to finish strong to win and cover against Nevada - their offense is averaging 48.5 points per second half in the NIT thus far.
💵 Nevada vs. Auburn SGP picks
- Auburn -11.5
- Auburn 2H -3.5
- Nevada Over 67.5
Best odds: +460 via FanDuel (0.25u -> 1.15u)
💡 How I'm betting Nevada vs. Auburn: NIT strategy
I mentioned this in my Illinois State vs. Dayton prediction, but I'm really interested in a potential Dayton vs. Auburn matchup in the semifinal. I'm limiting myself to two units of action on the less interesting quarterfinal contests as a result, but I am invested in both favorites advancing on Wednesday.
📊 Live Nevada vs. Auburn odds: NIT Quarterfinal
Auburn opened as an 8.5-point favorite and is now a 9.5-point favorite, albeit with the juice favoring Nevada. I wouldn't be surprised to see this one tick back down to 8.5 before tip - but I want exposure to Auburn at the current number in case it doesn't.
📈 Nevada vs. Auburn betting trends
| Nevada | Statistic | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| 24-12 | Record | 19-16 |
| 21-15 | ATS record | 14-12 |
| 21-15 | O/U record | 20-15 |
| 71st | KenPom ranking | 40th |
| 115.8 (78th) | Adj. offensive rating (rank) | 125.2 (11th) |
| 103.9 (77th) | Adj. defensive rating (rank) | 106.6 (120th) |
📺 How to watch Nevada vs. Auburn: NIT Quarterfinal
- Date: Wednesday, March 25
- Tipoff: 9 p.m. ET
- Location: Neville Arena (Auburn, Ala.)
- TV: ESPN2
- Streaming: ESPN+
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