The Auburn Tigers (20-16) take a three-game winning streak into a home matchup with the Illinois State Redbirds (23-12), who have won three straight as well.
In its previous game, Auburn beat Nevada on Wednesday, 75-69. Filip Jovic scored a team-high 18 points (and contributed one assist and nine rebounds). Illinois State won its most recent game versus Dayton, 61-55, on Wednesday. Johnny Kinziger starred with 16 points, plus two boards and three assists.
When is Auburn vs. Illinois State and when does it start?
This matchup between the Tigers and Redbirds will go down on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Be ready to see the opening tip at 9:30 p.m. ET.
Where to Watch Auburn vs. Illinois State
The Tigers and Redbirds will hit the hardwood at Hinkle Fieldhouse for this matchup on April 2, and if you’d like to catch the action live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on ESPN.
Auburn Tigers vs. Illinois State Redbirds Game Preview
Auburn Stats, Odds & Insights
Auburn has a +133 scoring differential, topping opponents by 3.7 points per game. It is putting up 82.6 points per game to rank 42nd in college basketball and is giving up 78.9 per contest to rank 312th in college basketball.
The Tigers post 14.7 more points than the Redbirds give up (67.9).
Auburn knocks down 8.1 three-pointers per game (150th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.8. It shoots 33.7% from deep while its opponents hit 37.0% from long range.
The Tigers average 87.8 points per game when playing at home, compared to 78.8 points per game away from home, a difference of 9.0 points per contest.
Auburn has been racking up 79.0 points per game in its last 10 appearances, an average that’s slightly lower than the 82.6 it has scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
Illinois State Stats, Odds & Insights
Illinois State’s +244 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 7.0 points per game) is a result of putting up 74.9 points per game (203rd in college basketball) while giving up 67.9 per outing (38th in college basketball).
The Redbirds score just 4.0 fewer points per game (74.9) than the Tigers allow (78.9).
Illinois State connects on 2.3 more threes per game than the opposition, 8.7 (103rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.4.
In 2025-26 the Redbirds are scoring 7.8 more points per game at home (79.4) than on the road (71.6).
In its previous 10 games, Illinois State is scoring 70.2 points per contest, compared to its season average of 74.9.
Tigers Key Players to Watch
Tigers Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Keyshawn Hall 34 19.3 6.8 2.5 0.7 0.7 1.8 Tahaad Pettiford 36 15.3 3.0 3.7 1.1 0.6 1.9 Kevin Overton 36 13.7 3.3 1.2 1.1 0.2 2.4 KeShawn Murphy 31 10.7 6.8 1.3 1.0 1.0 0.4 Elyjah Freeman 36 9.4 5.1 1.2 1.2 0.6 1.0Redbirds Key Players to Watch
Redbirds Leaders Name GP PTS REB ASST STL BLK 3PM Chase Walker 31 13.7 5.4 2.1 1.0 0.6 0.3 Johnny Kinziger 35 11.7 2.5 3.3 1.3 0.1 1.7 Ty’Reek Coleman 34 9.8 2.6 1.8 0.9 0.1 1.0 Boden Skunberg 34 9.6 4.5 1.4 0.5 0.1 1.7 Ty Pence 35 9.3 4.5 1.6 0.5 0.4 0.7And for more CBB game previews, NCAA basketball picks or even how to bet on college basketball check out the latest NCAAB lines on Betsperts.
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