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As the Auburn Tigers prepare to host the Tulsa Golden Hurricane in the NIT matchup on April 5, 2026, both teams come into the game with notable momentum. The Tigers have demonstrated defensive resilience, winning 4 of their last 5 matches, while the Golden Hurricane have similarly found success, also winning 4 of their last 5 outings.
Auburn has been particularly effective at home, with a strong crowd backing them and an aggressive offensive style that capitalizes on fast breaks and perimeter shooting. Their recent form indicates a balanced attack, leveraging both wing players and strengths in the paint. On the other hand, Tulsa has shown a commendable ability to adapt their game plan, mixing robust defense with efficient ball movement, allowing them to find high-quality shot opportunities.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.48 for an Auburn victory, reflecting their current form and home advantage, compared to Tulsa’s odds of 2.58. Our model places the probability of an Auburn win at 62.7%, suggesting they enter as favorites for this contest. However, with both teams riding winning streaks, viewers can expect a competitive matchup. The predicted final score stands at 83-78 in favor of Auburn, yet in basketball, surprises can always occur, making this a keenly anticipated clash.
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| Auburn 63.6% |
Tulsa 36.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 83:78
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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1.47 | 2.55 | ||
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1.51 | 2.5 | ||
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1.5 | 2.5 |
Latest Results
| 02.04.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – Illinois State Redbirds basketball – 88:66 25.03.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – Nevada Wolf Pack basketball – 75:69 22.03.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – Seattle Redhawks basketball – 91:85 17.03.26 Auburn Tigers basketball – South Alabama Jaguars basketball – 78:67 12.03.26 Tennessee Volunteers basketball – Auburn Tigers basketball – 72:62 |
02.04.26 New Mexico Lobos basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 69:74 24.03.26 Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – Wichita State Shockers basketball – 83:79 22.03.26 Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – UNLV Rebels basketball – 77:66 17.03.26 Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks basketball – 89:84 OT 14.03.26 Wichita State Shockers basketball – Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – 81:68 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 24.11.14 Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball – Auburn Tigers basketball – 53:35 |
Standings
Draw
2026
1/16-finals
| 1 | Auburn | South Alabama | 78 : 67 |
| 2 | Seattle | St. Thomas (Minn.) | 67 : 52 |
| 3 | George Mason | Liberty | 71 : 77 |
| 4 | Nevada | Murray State | 89 : 75 |
| 5 | Wake Forest | Navy | 82 : 72 |
| 6 | Illinois State | Kent State | 79 : 58 |
| 7 | Yale | NC Wilmington | 67 : 78 |
| 8 | Dayton | Bradley | 80 : 66 |
| 9 | New Mexico | Sam Houston St. | 107 : 83 |
| 10 | Utah Valley State | George Washington | 78 : 79 |
| 11 | Colorado State | Saint Josephs Hawks | 64 : 69 |
| 12 | California | Illinois (Chi.) | 91 : 73 |
| 13 | Tulsa | Stephen F. Austin | 89 : 84 |
| 14 | UC Irvine | UNLV | 72 : 75 |
| 15 | Wichita State | Wyoming | 74 : 70 |
| 16 | Oklahoma State | Davidson | 84 : 80 |
1/8-finals
| 1 | Auburn | Seattle | 91 : 85 |
| 2 | Liberty | Nevada | 63 : 73 |
| 3 | Wake Forest | Illinois State | 75 : 78 |
| 4 | NC Wilmington | Dayton | 61 : 80 |
| 5 | New Mexico | George Washington | 86 : 61 |
| 6 | Saint Josephs Hawks | California | 76 : 75 |
| 7 | Tulsa | UNLV | 77 : 66 |
| 8 | Wichita State | Oklahoma State | 96 : 70 |
Quarter-finals
| 1 | Auburn | Nevada | 75 : 69 |
| 2 | Illinois State | Dayton | 61 : 55 |
| 3 | New Mexico | Saint Josephs Hawks | 84 : 69 |
| 4 | Tulsa | Wichita State | 83 : 79 |
Semi-finals
| 1 | Auburn | Illinois State | 88 : 66 |
| 2 | New Mexico | Tulsa | 69 : 74 |
Final
| 1 | Auburn | Tulsa |
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