The Nevada Wolf Pack will take on the Auburn Tigers in the NIT Tournament at Neville Arena in Auburn, AL. This postseason tournament game is set for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN2.
Nevada comes into this game with a regular season record of 22-12. In the Mountain West Conference, they finished with a 14-9 record. Their performance this season has earned them a spot in this postseason tournament.
Auburn ended their regular season with a 17-16 record. In the Southeastern Conference, they had an 8-12 record. Last year, Auburn made it to the Final Four, but they lost to Florida. This season, they aim to make another strong postseason run.
Auburn Preview
The Auburn Tigers play in the Southeastern Conference. In the 2025 postseason, they had a strong run. They won four games in the South Region. They beat Alabama State, Creighton, Michigan, and Michigan State. Their journey ended in the Final Four against Florida.
In the 2026 regular season, Auburn had a 17-16 overall record. Their conference record was 8-12. The team scored an average of 82.7 points per game. They had a field goal percentage of 45.8. They made 19.9 free throws per game, ranking 5th nationally.
During the 2026 postseason, Auburn improved their performance. They scored 84.5 points per game. Their effective field goal percentage was 55.5, ranking 23rd. They also made 12.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 8th. Their defense allowed 12.0 fouls per game, ranking 8th.
Key players contributed significantly to Auburn’s season. Keyshawn Hall averaged 19.8 points per game. Kevin Overton scored 13.4 points per game. Tahaad Pettiford added 15.6 points per game. Elyjah Freeman and Filip Jovic also played important roles in the team’s success.
Nevada Preview
The Nevada Wolf Pack plays in the Mountain West Conference. In the 2026 regular season, they had a record of 22 wins and 12 losses. Their conference record was 14 wins and 9 losses.
Offensively, the team scored 75.9 points per game during the regular season. They ranked 8th in free throws made per game with 19.8. Their 3-point shooting percentage was 36.2, placing them 72nd.
Defensively, they averaged 6.7 steals per game. They committed 18.2 fouls per game. In the postseason, their defense improved, allowing only 13.5 fouls per game.
Key players include Corey Camper Jr., who averaged 17 points per game, and Elijah Price, who averaged 12.6 points and 8.3 rebounds per game. Vaughn Weems also contributed with 9.6 points per game and a 54.3 field goal percentage.
Statistical Breakdown for Auburn vs Nevada
The game between Auburn and Nevada could be shaped by several key stats. Auburn’s strong scoring ability, with 84.5 points per game in the postseason, will be a factor. Nevada’s defense, allowing only 13.5 fouls per game in the postseason, will be tested. Both teams have players who can score and make plays, which could lead to a high-scoring game.
- Auburn Postseason Points Per Game: 84.5
- Auburn Postseason Effective Field Goal %: 55.5
- Auburn Postseason 3PT Made Per Game: 12.5
- Auburn Postseason Fouls Per Game: 12.0
- Nevada Postseason Points Per Game: 81.0
- Nevada Postseason Field Goal Percentage: 48.8
- Nevada Postseason Free Throw Percentage: 93.1
- Nevada Postseason Fouls Per Game: 13.5
Betting Insights
The Nevada Wolf Pack and Auburn Tigers have shown different betting patterns in recent games. Nevada has struggled both straight up and against the spread, especially as an underdog. Auburn, on the other hand, has a strong record straight up but has had mixed results against the spread. Here are the top betting trends to consider for this game:
- Auburn is 28-5 straight up in all games.
- Nevada is 0-7 straight up as an underdog.
- Auburn is 25-4 straight up as a favorite.
- Nevada is 1-6 against the spread as an underdog.
- Auburn is 20-13 on the over/under in all games.
Free Betting Prediction for Auburn vs Nevada
Auburn’s strong postseason performance suggests they are ready for this game. Their ability to score over 84 points per game and make 12.5 three-pointers will challenge Nevada’s defense. Auburn’s key players, like Keyshawn Hall and Tahaad Pettiford, can make a big impact.
Nevada has shown they can compete with a solid 22-win season. Corey Camper Jr. and Elijah Price are important for their scoring and rebounding. However, Nevada’s struggles as an underdog, with a 0-7 record straight up, may be a concern against Auburn.
Considering Auburn’s strong record as a favorite and Nevada’s difficulties as an underdog, Auburn is likely to win. The spread of -9.5 for Auburn seems reasonable given their postseason form. The total points might go over 152.5, given both teams’ scoring abilities.
- Our Free Prediction: Auburn -9.5
