Random thoughts on Auburn's matchups, analytics on Louisville, Creighton, Alabama State and St. Francis

AUBURN -- No. 4 in the latest AP and Coaches polls, and No. 1 overall seed Auburn will start their NCAA Tournament journey in Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday. The Tigers will play either 16-seeds Alabama State or St. Francis at 1:50 pm CT. If Auburn wins, they will play either 8-seed Louisville or 9-seed Creighton on Saturday in the second round. Here's a quick glance at some analytics involving Auburn's "five-team tournament" they need to win to advance to the Sweet 16 in Atlanta, Georgia.