Auburn has won 66 straight non-conference home games, and that streak likely continues Wednesday vs. Nevada. But this is too many points to give a Wolf Pack team that's finally getting good minutes from 6-10 senior Joel Armotrading (10 points, 5 rebounds, 2 blocks last time out against Liberty). Nevada also should have a coaching edge. Take the points.
Auburn has not come close to covering two hefty spreads in the NIT. While this number is lower than the earlier pair, it still flirts with double digits. Nevada has been as impressive as the Tigers with a couple of double-digit wins. Auburn has been hurt by the absence of big man KeShawn Murphy, who opted out of the tourney. The Tigers play substandard defense, and the modest crowds at the two games do not provide the edge to which they are accustomed.
