NIT Quarterfinals: Nevada vs Auburn Preview, Odds, Predictions (March 25)
- The Wolf Pack took down Liberty in the Round of 16.
- The Tigers bested Seattle in the second round.
- This marks the first all-time matchup between the two squads.
The NIT will cap off the quarterfinals as the Auburn Tigers duel with the Nevada Wolf Pack on Wednesday night. The hosts stand out as the solid favorite, meaning that Nevada will have its work cut out for them throughout the quarterfinal showdown.
How to Watch
- When: Sunday, March 22, 9 pm ET
- Where: Neville Arena, Auburn, Alabama
- How to Watch: ESPN2
NCAA Matchup Odds & Lines
| Team | Odds | Spread | Totals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevada | -110 | +9.5 | O154.5 |
| Auburn | -110 | -9.5 | U154.5 |
Game Preview
The Wolf Pack (24-12) have been victorious to start the NIT, taking down Murray State and Liberty to reach the last eight. Corey Camper Jr. scored 10 points, 10 assists, and 13 rebounds to secure the first triple-double by a Nevada player since Kenan Blackshear in 2022. Meanwhile, Elijah Price led the Pack offensively with a double-double, totaling 15 points and 10 rebounds.
The Tigers (19-16) continue their solid run in the NIT after beating South Alabama and Seattle to advance to the quarterfinals. Kevin Overton reached the 20-point mark for the fifth time in March, leading Auburn with 23 points. Elyjah Freeman went 4-for-4 from deep in the second half, playing the entire game while scoring 19 points and grabbing seven rebounds. Keyshawn Hall nearly outrebounded Seattle U by himself, grabbing 15 boards and leading the Tigers with five assists while scoring nine points. Sebastian Williams-Adams produced a nearly flawless scoring night, going 6-for-6 from the field and making 3-of-4 free throws to score 15 points with three assists and two steals.
Nevada vs Auburn Head-to-Head
The two programs are facing each other for the first time in their respective histories.
Nevada vs Auburn Predictions
The winner of this quarterfinal matchup will take on the victors between Illinois State and Dayton in the semifinals. Auburn and Nevada will look forward to their first-ever duel, battling for a place in the NIT’s Final Four. Kevin Overton and Elyjah Freeman will look to have another strong night as Auburn seeks to keep defending homecourt in this quarterfinal duel. Our betting pick here is the Tigers to defend a 9.5-point spread.
- Free NCAAB pick:Â Auburn Tigers -9.5
