Our Seattle vs. Auburn predictions for this NIT matchup are high on the Redhawks.
Photo By - Reuters Connect. Brayden Maldonado controls the ball against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in the second half at McCarthey Athletic Center.NIT games, like minor football bowls, often come down to motivation.
Teams can treat it as both a reward and a showcase, or they can fume about being passed over for something better. Auburn appears to be in the latter category. Auburn missed out on the last NCAA tourney spot to mid-major Miami , and starter KeShawn Murphy no-showed the NIT opener, opting out without telling anyone. Seattle beat power conference teams Stanford, Washington, and Washington State and took Gonzaga to overtime. It’ll be looking to make a statement and could pull the upset over the disappointed, distracted Tigers.are one of those teams that are impossible to prepare for in March. They have an elite defense, but are one of the worst-shooting teams in basketball. Seattle ranks No. 15 in defensive efficiency, No. 6 in turnovers forced, No. 14 in shot blocking, and defends both 2- and 3-point shots well. The Redhawks made fewer than half of their 2-point attempts this season and a third of their threes. Lucky for them,When teams miss a bunch of shots, announcers often wonder if it's due to poor offense or good defense. The answer for Seattle is both, which will mean a lot of misses on both ends. Both teams are middle of the pack for tempo, so look for this one to go Under because of prolonged scoring droughts on both ends. Auburn has only led at the half in 15 of 34 games and trailed by six in the NIT opener against South Alabama. The Redhawks will be a tough team to adjust to and should get the early edge. When asked about playing Auburn, Seattle coach Chris Victor had this to say:When asked about playing Seattle, first-year Auburn coach Stephen Pearl mentioned how his guys have to show up and be excited about playing, which — as the KeShawn Murphy situation underscored — is not a sure thing. Seattle wants to be here. Auburn doesn’t. In March, that is often the only information you need to pick an upset. : Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Since quitting his job as bank assistant vice-president in 2000, Shawn has covered Final Fours, Super Bowls, World Series games and title fights in boxing and UFC. His work has appeared on ESPN, MLB.com, Sports Illustrated and dozens of other outlets. His book,Saint Joseph's vs California Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NIT Tournament GameGeorge Washington vs New Mexico Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NIT Tournament GameIowa vs Florida Prediction, Picks & Odds for Sunday's March Madness GameLightning vs Flames Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight’s NHL Game2026 March Madness Predictions: Bracket Picks & FuturesKentucky vs Iowa State Prediction, Picks & Best Bets for Today's March Madness GameCopyright © 1995 - 2026 CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
UNC Wilmington Seahawks Face Dayton Flyers in NIT Second RoundThe UNC Wilmington Seahawks host the Dayton Flyers in the second round of the NIT. The analysis suggests a low-scoring game, favoring Dayton's strong defense and the potential for Dayton to cover a small spread. Player props for steals and three-pointers are also suggested.
Read more »
Liberty vs Nevada Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NIT Tournament GameOur Liberty vs. Nevada predictions for tonight's NIT Round 2 game are calling for Vaughn Weems and the Wolf Pack to extinguish the Flames.
Read more »
Illinois State vs Wake Forest Prediction, Picks & Odds for Sunday's NIT Tournament GameKrest's Prediction: Expect Illinois State to cover, and maybe even upset Wake Forest.
Read more »
UNLV vs Tulsa Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NIT Tournament GameOur UNLV vs. Tulsa predictions trust the Golden Hurricane to take advantage of their matchup advantages.
Read more »
George Washington vs New Mexico Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NIT Tournament GameOur George Washington vs New Mexico predictions back the Lobos to win big.
Read more »
Saint Joseph's vs California Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NIT Tournament GameOur Saint Joseph's vs. California predictions think the Hawks can play spoiler in a low-scoring battle.
Read more »