Auburn Tigers vs South Alabama Jaguars predictions, Mar 17, 2026

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Auburn Tigers

South Alabama Jaguars

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As the Auburn Tigers prepare to host the South Alabama Jaguars in the NIT on March 17, 2026, the matchup presents an intriguing contrast in team dynamics. The Tigers have demonstrated resilience, securing victories in 2 of their last 5 games, marked by a strong home-court advantage. Their engaging style of play, characterized by quick transitions and aggressive defense, could pose significant challenges for the Jaguars.

In contrast, the South Alabama Jaguars, also with 2 wins in their last 5 encounters, will seek to leverage their disciplined approach and tactical flexibility. They have shown the ability to adapt their game plan, focusing on ball movement and perimeter scoring, which may be crucial against a formidable Auburn defense.

Bookmakers heavily favor Auburn with odds of 1.04 for the home team versus 11 for South Alabama. The predicted final score of 85:67 reflects the expectation of a high-scoring affair, prominently featuring Auburn’s offensive prowess. However, both teams have exhibited inconsistencies, making this clash uncertain. While Auburn’s home court could be a decisive factor, the Jaguars have the potential to surprise if they can establish control early.

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Auburn
91.4%
South Alabama
8.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 85:67

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Latest Results

12.03.26 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Auburn Tigers basketball – 72:62
11.03.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – Mississippi State Bulldogs basketball – 77:61
07.03.26 Alabama Crimson Tide basketball – Auburn Tigers basketball – 96:84
03.03.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – LSU Tigers basketball – 88:74
28.02.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – Ole Miss Rebels basketball – 79:85
27.02.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Southern Miss Golden Eagles basketball – 55:68
25.02.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks basketball – 89:54
21.02.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Troy Trojans basketball – 65:54
19.02.26 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Texas State Bobcats basketball – 82:90 OT
16.02.26 Marshall Thundering Herd basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 84:80

Facts

  • Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.
  • Auburn may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • Recently, South Alabama has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Auburn is the undisputed favorite.
  • In the last 3 head-to-head matches, Auburn won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 261:208. (average 87:69.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Auburn won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 191:139. (average 95.5:69.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    04.12.20 Auburn Tigers basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 90:81
    12.11.19 South Alabama Jaguars basketball – Auburn Tigers basketball – 69:70
    06.11.18 Auburn Tigers basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 101:58

    Standings

    Draw

    2025

    1/16-finals

    1 SMU Mustangs Northern Iowa 73 : 63
    2 Oklahoma State Wichita State 89 : 79
    3 Arkansas State St. Louis Billikens 103 : 78
    4 North Texas Furman 75 : 64
    5 UC Irvine Northern Colorado 82 : 72
    6 Georgia Tech Jacksonville State 64 : 81
    7 Saint Josephs Hawks UAB 65 : 69
    8 Santa Clara UC Riverside 101 : 62
    9 Dayton Florida Atlantic 86 : 79
    10 Middle Tenn. St. Chattanooga Mocs 103 : 109
    11 Bradley North Alabama 71 : 62
    12 George Mason Samford 86 : 69
    13 San Francisco Utah Valley State 79 : 70
    14 San Jose State Loyola Chicago 70 : 73
    15 St. Bonaventure Kent State 56 : 75
    16 Stanford CS Northridge 87 : 70

    1/8-finals

    1 SMU Mustangs Oklahoma State 83 : 85
    2 Arkansas State North Texas 63 : 65
    3 UC Irvine Jacksonville State 66 : 61
    4 UAB Santa Clara 88 : 84
    5 Dayton Chattanooga Mocs 72 : 87
    6 Bradley George Mason 75 : 67
    7 San Francisco Loyola Chicago 76 : 77
    8 Kent State Stanford 77 : 75

    Quarter-finals

    1 Oklahoma State North Texas 59 : 61
    2 UC Irvine UAB 81 : 77
    3 Chattanooga Mocs Bradley 67 : 65
    4 Loyola Chicago Kent State 72 : 62

    Semi-finals

    1 North Texas UC Irvine 67 : 69
    2 Chattanooga Mocs Loyola Chicago 80 : 73

    Final

    1 UC Irvine Chattanooga Mocs 84 : 85

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