ICYMI, my weekly bracketology came out yesterday! Apologies for the initial typo, but we got there in the end! There were no at-large impactful games last night.
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Tuesday night:
I will be in Louisville tonight for the Cardinals hosting Virginia! Mikel Brown will not be playing, but Ryan Conwell will. Really intense matchup between two teams in the middle of the bracket. This should be a fun one! Cards favored by 3.5, 7:00, ESPN2!
Villanova @ Providence. | 6:30, FS1
This is a tough game for anyone. Just ask UConn. Nova will look to continue building their resume this year with a solid road win. PC is coming off an embarrassing performance against Xavier in Cincinnati this weekend. Cats favored by 2.5.
Marquette @ St. John’s | 6:30, Peacock
SJU is favored by 14.5, and the Johnnies have rattled two impressive wins in a row and this should be another large margin.
Kent State @ Buffalo | 6:30, ESPN+
Huge MAC Matchup between two teams pushing for the top. Kent State favored by 1.5.
Indiana @ Michigan State | 7:00, Peacock
Indiana is going to have to start doing something against top teams in the Big Ten, at least once or twice. There won’t be easy games, but this one might be winnable if IU plays like they can. Spartans, however, are a 3/4 right now and looking to move up. IU is in my last 4 in. MSU favored by 6.5.
Boston College @ Clemson | 7:00, ACCN
Clemson cannot lose this one.
Texas A&M @ Tennessee | 7:00, SECN
A&M is one of the hottest teams in the country, winning 6 in a row. They’re going into Knoxville as 8.5 point underdogs. This feels a bit steep, but UT is coming off an embarrassing performance at the Swamp this weekend, so we’ll see how they bounce back! A&M is a 10, UT is a 7 currently!
George Mason @ Loyola Chicago | 7:00, CBSSN & Dayton @ Duquesne | 7:00, ESPN+
This is the issue for George Mason, Dayton and the top of the A-10. They have landmines like this all the time. GMU is favored by 8.5, and Dayton by 4.5.
Wisconsin @ Minnesota | 7:00, BTN
The Barn has been a house of horrors for teams this year, with Minnesota picking off some top teams there in B1G play. Will Wisconsin still be hungover from their massive win in Ann Arbor? This should be fun. Wisconsin would be firmly on the bubble with a win here. Wisconsin is currently in, but an unsteady 9 seed.
Miami (FL) @ Notre Dame | 7:00, ESPNU
This is a tricky, but important road trip to South Bend for Miami. Despite being 14-2, they haven’t gotten a marquee win, but the resume is unblemished. This would be a blemish on the resume and would knock them down a bit from their 9 line.
Central Michigan @ Miami (OH) | 7:00, ESPN+
Another night, another opportunity for Miami to run someone out of the gym. CMU isn’t great, and this should be an easy RedHawk win.
UConn @ Seton Hall | 8:00, truTV
Preseason, I would’ve expected these two to not play a close game. Now? This is one of the games of the night! The Pirates are one of the biggest surprises of the year, while UConn looks national title good. All Big East eyes will be in Newark for this one! Huskies are a 1, SHU is a 9, but this would jump them multiple lines.
West Virginia @ Houston | 8:30, FS1
Want to jump back into the bubble picture? Beat Houston at the Feritta Center. Obviously, that’s much easier said than done, but if WVU could do it, it would greatly improve their chances. For Houston, this is an opportunity to just keep stacking wins!
Iowa State @ Kansas | 9:00, ESPN
Monumental opportunity for KU at Phog Allen. However, Iowa State is undefeated and will provide an extremely tough challenge. ISU is a 1, KU is a 6 currently, and ISU comes in favored by 3.5.
Oregon @ Nebraska | 9:00, BTN
Another challenge for the Huskers who continue to be slighted a bit in the metrics but continue to just win games! For Oregon, it’s an opportunity to get their 2nd win in B1G play and get to 9-8 on the year. Nebraska favored by 10.5 at home. Huskers project as a 2 right now.
Alabama @ Mississippi State | 9:00, SECN
The Tide really struggled last week, and with injuries, they need time to get healthy. Instead, they get Mississippi State in Starkville. They go in as 6.5 point favorites and will look to pick up a solid win vs. a Bulldog team who is rapidly improving this year. Alabama is a 3 currently and Mississippi State is still out.
Baylor @ OK State | 9:00, CBSSN
I think this game is must-win for Baylor. However, Oklahoma State also really needs to stack decent wins, and while this wouldn’t be an elite one, it would be solid. Baylor is favored by 1.5. The Bears are currently just out of the bracket while the Cowboys are just in.
Grand Canyon @ New Mexico | 9:00, MWN
The Lobos are HOT and have jumped into the projected field with this recent rise. However, they have to protect home court here. They’re favored by 8.5.
Georgetown @ Creighton | 9:00, Peacock
Jays are favored by 9.5 at home against Cooley and the Hoyas. That feels about right, and with as solid as Creighton has been recently, I’d expect them to win this one. Creighton remains outside the projected field, but on the edge. It’s more that they cannot afford a loss here against Georgetown.
Florida State @ Syracuse | 9:00, ACCN
Syracuse has to win this or their path to a bid is basically gone.
Maryland @ USC | 10:30, FS1
The Trojans are one of the most difficult teams in the country to seed right now, currently sliding in as a 9 seed. This game would be a horrible loss, but will not improve their standing. They’re favored by 9.5, and honestly if they can win by more it would really hep their metrics.
Saint Mary’s @ San Francisco | 11:00, ESPN2
This is one of a few solid opportunities in the WCC. Saint Mary’s must take advantage and beat the Dons. They’re currently favored by 7.5. They project on the 7/8 line right now.
Boise State @ UNLV | 11:00, CBSSN
Absolute must-win for Boise who has been in a spiral recently. Without a win here, their road to the dance is almost impossible. They’re favored by 3.5.
What games will you be watching tonight?!
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