We’re getting closer to Selection Sunday and there is plenty of action this weekend that you won’t want to miss.
The biggest game of the weekend is No. 3 Kansas at No. 4 Baylor, which can be seen on CBS and streaming live for free on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports app at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday.
On Sunday, you can check out No. 23 Maryland at No. 1 Wisconsin on CBS and streaming live for free on CBSSports.com and the CBS Sports appat 1 p.m. ET.
There’s more to watch and Matt Norlander gets you ready with the top storylines in his weekend preview.
Gary Parrish
Baylor -1.5 vs. Kansas
The public is going to be on Kansas because the public is always on Kansas. But Baylor is legit, still playing for a top seed in the NCAA Tournament and clearly capable of beating the Jayhawks in Waco. This spread should be at least two points higher. So lay the number and feel smart doing it.
Gonzaga -30 vs. Pacific
This is such a big number. But do you realize Gonzaga is 19-4-1 against the spread this season? It’s true. So let’s ride that trend, lay the points and see if the Zags can win and cover for the fifth consecutive time.
Marquette -3.5 vs. Xavier
Marquette is still playing for an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament, which suggests a Saturday night crowd at the Bradley Center should be wild. Can Xavier keep it within four points at a place where Villanova already lost? I would bet against it.
TOP UNDERDOG
NC State +5.5 vs. Notre Dame
Wouldn’t it be hilarious if Mark Gottfried, two days after being fired, beat a nationally ranked team? I can’t promise it’ll happen. But I promise that I would love it if it happened, if only because it would make for a fun podcast.
Matt Norlander
Miami (Fla.) -3 vs. Clemson
The Hurricanes are among the longest and biggest teams in the ACC. I’ve been a seller on Clemson all season. The Tigers need this game to have a shot at an at-large bid, but I don’t see it. I think Miami wins this by 6-8 points, with Clemson getting beat big on the boards.
West Virginia -11.5 vs. Texas Tech
This is a revenge game for WVU, which fell 77-76 in OT at Texas Tech on Jan. 3. TTU is walking into a hornet’s nest here, I think. The Mountaineers are likely to run the Red Raiders ragged, and though Tech is fighting for an NCAA bid, this will not end well. ‘Eers earn some pride back.
Iowa State -7 vs. TCU
Another Big 12 game for me. TCU is still young, and Iowa State -- though unpredictable -- is set up to have a really good game here. TCU did beat the Cyclones back in January, but Iowa State should be able to get a really good home crowd to push it to a comfortable win. Monte Morris double-double alert (points/assists) is in play.
TOP UNDERDOG
Seton Hall +6.5 vs. Villanova
The Pirates are on the bubble’s edge, in terms of being in or out. They have a tremendous big man in Angel Delgado, the second-best bruiser in the sport to Caleb Swanigan. Villanova is so good, but the Pirates are getting disrespected with this line. They should be able to finish within six points of the Wildcats. An outright win wouldn’t shock me whatsoever.
Kyle Boone
Oklahoma State -11 vs. Oklahoma
Oklahoma State barely edged the Sooners in the first round of Bedlam this season thanks to a last-second 3-pointer from Phil Forte. Since that game, OSU has won three of four, including two wins on the road over Big 12 foes. Meanwhile, OU has lost seven of eight and just lost starting point guard Jordan Woodard for the season. I think OSU takes Round 2 by 20-plus.
Notre Dame -5.5 at NC State
Even at home, I don’t think the Wolfpack stand a chance to keep this one close. Not only did NC State just fire Mark Gottfried, but it has lost its past three games by a combined 78 points. I think that trend continues against a Notre Dame team that has won three straight and still has an outside shot at an ACC regular-season crown.
Louisville -12.5 vs. Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech lost its leading rebounder for the season, and Louisville has the talent and length to more than exploit it. The Cardinals have only taken one home loss in ACC play -- and I think that stays the same after Saturday. Look for Donovan Mitchell to continue his hot streak and lead his team to a big win over the Hokies.
TOP UNDERDOG
Mississippi State +11 vs. Florida
After seven straight wins, I think this is a bit of a trap game for the Gators. Ben Howland has notched some nice wins in Starkville this season, including over Texas A&M, Arkansas and Tennessee. Bulldogs guard Quinndary Weatherspoon has the ability to drop 25 points on any given night. I think he’ll have a huge game and the Bulldogs will upset Florida to shake up the SEC race.
