Notre Dame vs Wake Forest: 2:30 ESPN
In the second round of the ACC tournament, Notre Dame will battle with Wake Forest. The Demon Deacons’ tournament hopes will evaporate with a loss today. Wake Forest already dropped a game at Notre Dame earlier in the season. With a win, Wake Forest would have a matchup with Pitt in the ACC Quarterfinals. If this matchup comes to fruition, it could be a play-in game for the NCAA tournament.
Frank’s pick: Notre Dame +8.5
Oklahoma vs TCU: 3:00 Big 12 Network
Both of these teams are currently in the projected tournament field. For me, Oklahoma is among my ‘Last Four Byes,’ while TCU is a low 9-seed. The winner of this game should become a lock for an at-large bid. Meanwhile, the loser will be sweating out Selection Sunday.
Brody’s pick: TCU -2.5
Frank’s pick: Oklahoma +2.5
Xavier vs Butler: 4:00 FS1
Butler’s odds to go dancing are already long. With a loss, the Bulldogs would be eliminated from at-large contention.
Frank’s pick: Xavier -1.5
San Jose State vs Colorado State: 4:30
Colorado State is just above the bubble for me. However, a loss to San Jose State would severely damage the Rams’ résumé, placing them squarely on the bubble.
Frank’s pick: Colorado State -15.5
Georgetown vs Providence: 6:30 FS1
Providence will need a deep run in the Big East tournament to have a chance at an at-large bid. With a loss to Ed Cooley’s Hoyas, Providence would be eliminated from at-large contention.
Frank’s pick: Georgetown +10.5
NC State vs Syracuse: 7:00 ESPN2
Syracuse’s chances of earning an at-large bid are slim. However, with a deep ACC tournament run, the Orange could be in the running to go to Dayton.
Brody’s pick: NC State +1.5
Frank’s pick: Syracuse -1.5
Kansas State vs Texas: 7:00 Big 12 Network
Kansas State will need a deep run in the Big 12 tournament to be considered for a spot in the NCAA tournament. Meanwhile, Texas is a lock to make the field, but could improve their résumé this week to earn a higher seed.
Frank’s pick: Texas -4.5
DePaul vs Villanova: 9:00 FS1
Needless to say, Villanova cannot afford a loss to DePaul. With a win, the Wildcats would face Marquette in the Big East quarterfinals. The Wildcats might need at least three wins to earn an at-large bid, pending the results of other bubble teams.
Frank’s pick: Villanova -23.5
Arizona State vs Utah: 11:30 Pac-12 Network
Utah might need to reach the Pac-12 championship to be in contention for an at-large bid. With a win, the Utes would face Colorado in the quarterfinals, a Q1 opportunity.
Brody’s pick: Arizona State +5.5
Frank’s pick: Arizona State +5.5
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