KenPom predicts Auburn's NIT semifinal game vs Illinois State
Don't be surprised if Auburn's NIT semifinal game with Illinois State is a close one says KenPom.
The Auburn Tigers take the floor at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, needing just one win to propel themselves into the NIT Championship game. Can they get it done? Analytics favor Auburn in Thursday's NIT semifinal with Illinois State.
As of Thursday, KenPom gives Auburn a 73% chance of winning , with an implied score of 79-72. KenPom expects a close game due to the similarity in offensive and defensive efficiency between the two teams. KenPom expects the game's intensity to increase when Auburn has the ball, as Auburn's No.
12 efficient offense will battle Illinois State's No. 61 defense. Efficiency will dip when the Redbirds have the ball as Auburn's No.
119 defense looks to keep Illinois State's No. 147 offense. Other areas where KenPom favors Auburn include offensive rebounds and free throws.