North Shore Nine

Northwestern @ Maryland: 7:00 BTN

As of today, Northwestern is above the bubble for me. However, a road loss to Maryland could put them back on it.

Brody’s pick: Northwestern +3.5
Frank’s pick: Maryland -3.5

California @ Colorado: 8:00 Pac-12 Network

Colorado is currently on the wrong side of the bubble. The Buffaloes’ path to an at-large bid could disappear with a Q3 home loss to Cal.

Frank’s pick: Colorado -11.5

South Carolina @ Texas A&M: 8:30 SEC Network

Texas A&M currently has a whopping 4 Q3 losses. With this wart on their résumé, the Aggies can’t afford to take any more losses in regular season play. Meanwhile, South Carolina would make themselves a lock for the tournament with a Q1 win tonight.

Brody’s pick: Texas A&M -4.5
Frank’s pick: Texas A&M -4.5

St. John’s @ Butler: 8:30 CBSSN

Both of these teams have a lot of work to do if they want to earn an at-large bid. The loser of this game might be left without a path to an at-large bid.

Brody’s pick: Butler -1.5
Frank’s pick: St. John’s +1.5

Seton Hall @ Creighton: 9:00 FS1

A win at Creighton would put Seton Hall in great position to make the NCAA tournament. Meanwhile, Creighton can still make a case to be on the top 3 seed lines come March.

Frank’s pick: Creighton -8.5

Alabama @ Ole Miss: 9:00 ESPN2

This is probably the last Q1 opportunity of the regular season for Ole Miss, making this a near must-win. With a loss tonight, Ole Miss will have a very strenuous path to earning an at-large bid.

Frank’s pick: Alabama -6.5

Virginia @ Boston College: 9:00 ESPN2

Virginia is right around the cutline right now. A loss at Boston College could push the Cavaliers out of the field.

Frank’s pick: Boston College -2.5

Oregon State @ Oregon: 11:00 FS1

Oregon still has opportunities to boost its résumé. However, a loss at home to rival Oregon State would make earning an at-large bid much less likely.

Frank’s pick: Oregon State +12.5