NIT picks today: Thursday's Semifinals best bets highlight Illinois State vs. Auburn play [4/2/2026]

Today’s men's NIT picks for April 02, 2026 are here, with Illinois State vs. Auburn among the Semifinals matchups identified as top value plays across Thursday’s National Invitational Tournament play.

Dimers’ predictive analytics engine runs 24/7, searching the latest men's college basketball odds to unearth top betting edges throughout the tournament. The result? Data-backed plays that help Dimers Pro members make smarter decisions.

List of men's NIT picks tonight [4/2, updated 8:32PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top men's NIT bets, ranked by edge for Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Illinois State vs. Auburn over 149.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 5.2%
• Probability: 56.4%
• Matchup: Illinois State vs. Auburn (9:30PM ET, Thursday)

Our model has identified value on over 149.5 points in Illinois State vs. Auburn at -105 odds. A 56.4% probability produces an edge of 5.2%, making this the strongest play for today's slate.

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Conclusion

Today's men's NIT best bets are locked and loaded for April 2, 2026, featuring plays such as over 149.5 points in the Illinois State vs. Auburn matchup. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

All odds and probabilities in this article are correct and accurate at the time of publication.