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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Illinois State vs Auburn predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Auburn and Illinois State will meet in the 2026 National Invitational Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on Thursday, starting at 9:30 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Auburn as the most likely winner of the Illinois State vs. Auburn game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Illinois State vs. Auburn prediction: Who will win NIT matchup?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Illinois State and Auburn, forming part of today's college basketball picks coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Auburn a 77% chance of beating Illinois State. Our predicted final score has Auburn winning 81-73.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Illinois State and Auburn each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 149.5 points has a 56% chance of going over.
Illinois State vs. Auburn odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois State | Auburn |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +8.5 (-110) | -8.5 (-105) |
| Moneyline | +290 | -355 |
| Total | o149.5 (-105) | u149.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois State vs. Auburn picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Auburn -8.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Auburn | -355 |
| Total | Over 149.5 | -105 |
According to our best bets for college basketball today, the top play to make on this game is Over 149.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Illinois State vs. Auburn game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between Auburn and Illinois State at Hinkle Fieldhouse is scheduled to start at 9:30 PM ET.
- Who: Illinois State vs. Auburn
- Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
- Time: 9:30 PM ET/6:30PM PT
- Venue: Hinkle Fieldhouse
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Conclusion
We predict Auburn, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Illinois State this men's National Invitational Tournament matchup.
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