- Matchup: Nevada Wolf Pack vs Auburn Tigers
- Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Venue: Neville Arena, Auburn, AL
- Broadcast: ESPN2
- Betting Line: Auburn favored by 8 points
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The Nevada Wolf Pack (24-12) are set to clash with the Auburn Tigers (18-16) this Wednesday at Neville Arena as part of the NIT Quarterfinals. Nevada enters the game as underdogs, trailing by 8 points according to bookmakers. The over/under for this matchup is set at 152.
In their previous outing, the Nevada Wolf Pack secured a victory against Liberty, finishing with a score of 73-63. They achieved a field goal percentage of 46.3% (25 of 54) and made 4 of their 17 attempts from three-point range. At the charity stripe, Nevada excelled, hitting 19 of 20 free throws for a stellar 95.0% conversion rate. On the boards, they collected 38 rebounds, including 10 offensive, and provided 18 assists. The Wolf Pack forced their opponents into 4 turnovers while also registering 3 steals. Defensively, Nevada allowed Liberty to shoot 40.4% (23 of 57) from the field, while Liberty managed 15 assists and 6 steals. Liberty secured 21 rebounds (6 offensive, 15 defensive) but failed to block any shots. At the free throw line, Liberty converted 12 of 16, achieving a 75.0% rate, and made 5 out of 22 three-point attempts. The personal foul counts were 15 for the Wolf Pack and 20 for Liberty.
Elijah Price was a standout player in this matchup, shooting 62.5% from the field and contributing 1 assist. He played for 25 minutes, grabbed 10 rebounds, and finished with 15 points on 5 of 8 shooting.
Nevada enters this game boasting a record of 24-12. The Wolf Pack average 76.2 points per game, ranking 168th in Division 1, with a field goal percentage of 44.2%. From three-point territory, they hit 35.8% of their shots (236 of 659), and their free throw percentage stands at 75.8%. The team averages 36.3 rebounds per game and has distributed a total of 520 assists this season, placing them 79th in D-1 for assists. They turn the ball over 10.0 times per game and commit 17.9 fouls on average.
On the defensive end, the Wolf Pack force 11.6 turnovers per game and draw 20.4 fouls. They rank 280th in Division 1 for assists allowed, with a total of 480 surrendered this season. The defensive unit permits an opponent field goal percentage of 43.8% (867 of 1,978) and gives up 32.8 rebounds per game. They allow 34.0% shooting from beyond the arc, ranking 110th in Division 1 for points allowed per game (71.4).
In their last match, the Auburn Tigers triumphed over Seattle with a final score of 91-85. The Tigers secured 28 defensive rebounds and 6 offensive rebounds for a total of 34. They committed 10 turnovers while acquiring 4 steals. Seattle accumulated 18 fouls during the match, leading to 32 free throw attempts for Auburn, of which they made 24 (75.0%). From three-point range, the Tigers converted 9 of 26 attempts (34.6%). Overall, Auburn shot 29 of 58 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 50.0%. They allowed Seattle to complete 31 of 60 from the field (51.7%). The Tigers defended the perimeter well, permitting only 51.6% three-point shooting and limiting the free throw attempts to 7 of 11 (63.6%). Auburn allowed Seattle to grab 22 total rebounds (none offensive).
Kevin Overton was a key contributor for the Tigers, finishing the game with 23 points on 7 of 13 shooting (53.8%), alongside 2 rebounds and 1 assist in 37 minutes of play.
This season, Auburn holds a record of 18-16. Offensively, the Tigers are shooting 45.5% from the field, placing them 158th nationally. To date, they have scored a total of 2,808 points (an average of 82.6 per game) while securing 36.6 rebounds per game. Their assist tally is at 12.8 assists per game (ranked 257th in college), and they give up possession 10.2 times per game. Auburn averages 17.3 personal fouls per game and has shot 74.5% from the charity stripe.
The Tigers currently rank 315th in Division 1, allowing 79.0 points per game. They force 11.2 turnovers each contest and permit opponents to shoot 46.3% from the field (ranked 301st in college). Auburn’s defensive unit allows 36.5% shooting from three-point range (292 out of 801) and sees opponents making 74.4% of their free throws. They also yield an average of 14.1 assists and 33.1 rebounds per game, ranking 245th and 87th in the nation, respectively.
Who will take the edge in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Auburn (-8)
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