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NIT picks today: Thursday's Semifinals best bets include New Mexico vs. Tulsa play [4/2/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get men's NIT picks and best bets for Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Today’s men's NIT picks for April 02, 2026 are here, with New Mexico vs. Tulsa and Illinois State vs. Auburn among the Semifinals matchups identified as top value plays across Thursday’s National Invitational Tournament play.
Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, scanning the latest men's college basketball odds to uncover real betting edges throughout the tournament. The result? Data-backed picks that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.
List of men's NIT picks tonight [4/2, updated 5:32AM ET]
Below, you’ll find today’s top men's NIT bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Tulsa +3.5 (-104)
- Edge: 7.4%
- Probability: 58.4%
- Matchup: New Mexico vs. Tulsa (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
Our model has identified value on Tulsa +3.5 at -104 odds. A 58.4% probability produces an edge of 7.4%, making this the strongest play for today's slate.
Illinois State vs. Auburn over 149.5 points (-105)
- Edge: 5.2%
- Probability: 56.4%
- Matchup: Illinois State vs. Auburn (9:30PM ET, Thursday)
Illinois State vs. Auburn over 149.5 points carries a 5.2% edge and a probability of 56.4% at -105 odds, according to our model.
Tulsa ML (+154)
- Edge: 4.0%
- Probability: 43.4%
- Matchup: New Mexico vs. Tulsa (7:00PM ET, Thursday)
Tulsa ML at +154 odds shows a 4.0% edge, supported by a 43.4% probability in simulations.
Men's NIT best bets summary: Thursday, 4/2/2026
As of 5:32AM ET, here are our top men's NIT bets by edge:
| Matchup | Bet | Odds | Edge | Probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico vs. Tulsa | Tulsa +3.5 | -104 @ FanDuel | 7.4% | 58.4% |
| Illinois State vs. Auburn | Over 149.5 Points | -105 @ DraftKings | 5.2% | 56.4% |
| New Mexico vs. Tulsa | Tulsa ML | +154 @ DraftKings | 4.0% | 43.4% |
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Conclusion
Today's men's NIT best bets are locked and loaded for April 2, 2026, featuring plays such as Tulsa +3.5 and over 149.5 points in the Illinois State vs. Auburn matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.
All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.
Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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