North Shore Nine

Virginia (+2.5) @ Virginia Tech: 7:00 PM ESPN

Tonight, Virginia heads to Blacksburg to battle in-state rival Virginia Tech. Virginia is not currently on the bubble, but a loss could make their position much less secure. As for Virginia Tech, they need to win this game to maintain any path to an at-large bid.

Brody’s pick: Virginia +2.5
Frank’s pick: Virginia +2.5

Kansas State (+9) @ Texas: 9:00 PM ESPN2

Each team would loathe to lose this game. Kansas State has a lot of work to do to get into the tournament field. There is no shortage of opportunities for signature wins in the Big 12, but the Wildcats are running out of time to boost their résumé. Meanwhile, Texas would find itself right around the bubble’s cutline with a loss.

Brody’s pick: Kansas State +9
Frank’s pick: Kansas State +9