Memphis @ FAU: 12:00 CBS
This is a must-win game for Memphis to maintain their hopes of an at-large bid. Even with a win tonight, the Tigers would need a deep run in the AAC tournament to reach the right side of the bubble. Meanwhile, a win tonight would all but guarantee a return to the dance for FAU.
Frank’s pick: FAU -7.5
Georgetown @ St. John’s: 12:00 FOX
With a win tonight, St. John’s would be in great shape to make the NCAA tournament. However, a Q4 loss to the Hoyas would knock the Red Storm out of the projected field.
Frank’s pick: Georgetown +19.5
Texas A&M @ Ole Miss: 2:00 CBS
Each of these teams has a lot of work to do, including a deep SEC tournament run, if they want to play in March Madness. The loser of this game will be eliminated from at-large contention.
Creighton @ Villanova: 2:30 FOX
This is a must-win for Villanova, who picked up a signature win at Creighton earlier in the season. The Wildcats are being weighed down by three Q3 losses on their résumé. To help offset those bad losses, Villanova will need to add a high-end win today. Meanwhile, Creighton is still in contention for a 2-seed come March.
Brody’s pick: Creighton -1.5
Frank’s pick: Creighton -1.5
South Carolina @ Mississippi State: 2:30 SEC Network
Mississippi State needs at least one more win to feel comfortable on Selection Sunday, as their résumé is weighed down by having just two road wins all season. A win against South Carolina could make them a lock. Meanwhile, South Carolina is still in contention for a 6-seed, with potential for a 5-seed with a deep SEC tournament run.
Frank’s pick: Mississippi State -4.5
Northern Iowa @ Indiana State: 3:30 CBSSN
If Indiana State reaches the MVC championship but loses to Drake, the Sycamores would remain in contention for an at-large bid. However, Indiana State would likely still need help from bubble teams losing between now and Selection Sunday.
Frank’s pick: Indiana State -7.5
Colorado State @ Air Force: 4:00
This is a must-win game for Colorado State. If the Rams win today, they would become a near lock to return to the NCAA tournament with Isaiah Stevens. With a loss, Colorado State could fall out of the field altogether.
Frank’s pick: Air Force +10.5
Colorado @ Oregon State: 5:00 Pac-12 Network
Fresh off a win at Oregon, Colorado is in my projected NCAA tournament field. However, a Q3 loss at Oregon State would push the Buffaloes back to the wrong side of the bubble. Oregon State will look to tarnish a Pac-12 bubble team’s résumé for the second time in three days. In a down Pac-12, Colorado might not have enough opportunities to salvage its résumé in the Pac-12 tournament.
Frank’s pick: Oregon State +8.5
Clemson @ Wake Forest:
After a devastating loss to Georgia Tech, this is a must-win game for Wake Forest to keep their tournament hopes alive. With a loss, the Demon Deacons might not have enough opportunities in the ACC tournament to get back into the projected field. Meanwhile, Clemson projects as a 5-seed, with potential upside for a 4.
Frank’s pick: Clemson +3.5
Utah @ Oregon: 7:00 Pac-12 Network
With a loss tonight, Utah would be officially eliminated from at-large contention. Even with a win, the Utes would need to make a run in the Pac-12 tournament.
Brody’s pick: Utah +3.5
Frank’s pick: Oregon -3.5
NC State @ Pitt: 7:45 CW Network
Currently, I have Pitt projected as my last team in. With a loss tonight, the Panthers would likely have no path to an at-large bid. With a win, the Panthers might still need 1-2 wins in the ACC tournament to make the field of 68.
Brody’s pick: Pitt -6.5
Frank’s pick: Pitt -6.5
UConn @ Providence: 8:00 FOX
For Providence, this is an incredible opportunity to propel themselves back into the projected field. With a loss, the Friars would need to make a deep run in the Big East tournament to earn an at-large bid.
Frank’s pick: UConn -9.5
Georgia Tech @ Virginia: 8:00 ACC Network
Currently a 10-seed in my projections, this is a must-win for Virginia. A Q3 home loss would push the Cavaliers down near the cutline, possibly even to the wrong side of the bubble. With a win, Virginia’s chances of making the NCAA tournament would be extremely high. Georgia Tech will look to play spoiler again, having decimated Wake Forest’s résumé earlier this week.
Frank’s pick: Georgia Tech +7.5
New Mexico @ Utah State: 8:30 CBSSN
This is a must-win game for New Mexico. With a win, the Lobos would likely be back on the right side of the bubble. With a loss, they would need to make a run in the Mountain West tournament. Meanwhile, Utah State is playing to reach as high as a 6-seed come March.
Frank’s pick: New Mexico +2.5
DePaul @ Seton Hall: 8:30 FS1
With a win tonight, Seton Hall would be in great position to reach the NCAA tournament. A loss, however, would likely knock the Pirates out of the projected field.
Frank’s pick: DePaul +22.5
Minnesota @ Northwestern: 9:00 BTN
I see this game as a near must-win for Northwestern. Since Ty Berry’s injury, the Wildcats are 4-3. With a loss tonight, that record would move to 4-4, with potential for another loss in their first Big Ten tournament game. Last year, Rutgers was left out of the tournament due, in part, to their struggles following Mawot Mag’s injury. With a Q3 loss tonight, Northwestern would likely be among my last four in.
Frank’s pick: Minnesota +4.5
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