5 Games to Watch
1. Virginia @ NC State, Tuesday, 7, ESPN2: The Wolfpack look to build off their comeback win over Clemson with a massive victory over Virginia. The contrast of styles is worth watching in this one as State will look to push against Virginia’s controlled, slower tempo. This game also features great individual matchups including Markell Johnson vs. Kyle Guy and Torin Dorn vs. DeAndre Hunter.
2. Kansas @ Texas, Tuesday, 7, ESPN: Both teams are coming off loses in the SEC/Big 12 Challenge, and both need this win to find their footing. Kentucky’s bigs dominated against Kansas on Saturday, can Jaxon Hayes, Jericho Sims, and Dylan Osetkowski do the same?
3. Tennessee @ South Carolina, Tuesday, 6:30, SEC Network: The surprising Gamecocks sit at 5-1 in SEC play and could continue their climb up the standings with a home upset of 6-0 Tennessee. Chris Silva vs Grant Williams, yes please.
4. Gonzaga @ BYU, Thursday, 11, ESPN2: Gonzaga does not face many challenges in the WCC, but BYU is always tough at home. Yoeli Childs is a future NBA player, and could give Brandon Clarke fits. There will be plenty of points to be had in this one.
5. Temple @ Houston, Thursday, 7, ESPN2: The Owls hit the road looking for the season sweep of Houston. If you haven’t watched Shizz Alston Jr., now’s your chance.
Predictions (Home Team in CAPS)
Monday
Duke 82 NOTRE DAME 70
Baylor 73 OKLAHOMA 80
Tcu 48 TEXAS TECH 57
Tuesday
Tennessee 73 SOUTH CAROLINA 65
North Carolina 93 GEORGIA TECH 72
Northwestern 52 MARYLAND 66
Virginia 70 NC STATE 62
Kansas 71 TEXAS 69
Wisconsin 55 NEBRASKA 60
Mississippi State 80 ALABAMA 86
Ohio State 65 MICHIGAN 80
Pittsburgh 68 CLEMSON 71
Kentucky 82 VANDERBILT 68
Wednesday
Ole Miss 61 FLORIDA 66
Marquette 84 BUTLER 69
Virginia Tech 75 MIAMI 72
West Virginia 74 IOWA STATE 90
Syracuse 66 BOSTON COLLEGE 62
Louisville 82 WAKE FOREST 72
Villanova 83 DEPAUL 70
Missouri 69 AUBURN 74
Lsu 72 TEXAS A&M 69
Thursday
Temple 65 HOUSTON 71
Arizona 74 ARIZONA STATE 73
Uconn 63 UCF 67
Gonzaga 96 BYU 80
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