College basketball is in the spotlight this weekend for its first full action after the NFL season Sunday. And boy, did he seem to have a favorable timing?
There are mid-sized games with significant consequences of the NCAA Tournament, large conference meetings with title interests on the regular season and – as usual this time of year – the all-important tournament to monitor when March Madness comes into focus. . Some teams will play to the right of it, while others can see them burst.
It adds an extra element of plot when watching games on weekends. But of course, the most interesting element is the action behind the action. To get you ready for the big day ahead, we have plays we would love to have, with live performances and against the spread of our staff below.
When: 13:00 | Where: Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky
TV: CBS | Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (free)
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This will be the fifth consecutive game I pick Kentucky on the money line, so yeah, I might have a problem. But the UK sucked me in. In three of them, the second half took the lead, but has not yet ended the matches completely like the clubs that Calipari coaches. It still feels like it’s due to a turning point, which could be a game against Auburn. Wildcats have length and talent in the backfield to limit Tigers guard Sharife Cooper, who was their catalyst in the attack. It’s impossible to stop him completely, but slowing him down – as I think they are able to do – may just be enough to snap the foursome. Forecast: Kentucky 71, Auburn 69. – Kyle Boone
When: 13:00 | Where: WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia
TV: ESPN + | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Among non-Baylor Big 12 teams, no one plays better than West Virginia. It won double-digits over Texas Tech on Tuesday and with a dozen over Kansas last Saturday, with its shooting and skill on full display. The last time OU and WVU met, OU got the upper hand, but it was after a big lead at home. This time, WVU will be more prepared and I expect it to start this game as it finished when it outscored the Sooners 51-37 in the second half last month. Forecast: West Virginia 81, Oklahoma 75. – Kyle Boone
When: 14:30 | Where: Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan
TV: Jackals | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Hopes for the NCAA tournament for the state of Michigan have been completely dashed, hindering the miraculous turnaround. This has been the case for some time now. But still, Sparty has been competitive, with two consecutive wins over league opponents in the past week. Can it overthrow Iowa and its mighty transgression? I doubt it. It should nevertheless be very competitive in the center of Breslin, as Tom Izzo gathers his troops for a large group. So I like MSU coverage, but Iowa straight. Forecast: Iowa 80, Michigan State 76. – Kyle Boone
When: 17:00 | Where: CHI Heath Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska
TV: Jackals | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
The advantage of the inner court has been almost inconsistent this season for Creighton, which does affect my game here as it is a perfect trap for a top-5 team in a hostile environment. However, do not take the bait. Nova is a force perfectly equipped to go blowing up with the Bluejays in Omaha – and really any team on the road. They are on the road this season with 4-1 ATS as favorites. Forecast: Villanova 75, Creighton 70. – Kyle Boone
When: 18:00 | Where: John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia
TV: ESPN | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Virginia has won the last six events against North Carolina by scoring 64, 56, 69, 71, 61 and 53 points. Lots of defense, offense – especially for UNC – to a minimum. Breaking the packing line was difficult for the Tar Heels. If there’s a play in this one, I think it’s interesting to bet the bottom. I also like UVA at home to keep his line about Roy and Co rolling. Forecast: Virginia 61, North Carolina 58. – Kyle Boone
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When: 12 nm | Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
TV: ESPN2 | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Indiana needs a win as he tries to play from the bubble and into the field. A win over a top-5 state team in Ohio will therefore help a lot. But it comes with two straight wins over Iowa and the Northwest, the latter of which was extended twice on Wednesday – while the state of Ohio achieves its fifth consecutive victory. These teams are not in the same level. I think the Hoosiers are trying hard to get close, but the Buckeyes have too much juice to stumble here. Forecast: Ohio State 79, Indiana 75. – Kyle Boone