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-ILLINOIS AT PENN STATE (Big Ten). These two teams look to be going in different directions. Illinois has lost four straight, and Penn State is now in position to finish first in the Big Ten. This means Illinois needs a big win to turn their momentum around, and Penn State needs a big win to help them win the conference and end up as a protected seed.
-OKLAHOMA STATE AT WEST VIRGINIA (Big 12). West Virginia had a challenging stretch where they faced Baylor and Kansas in back to back games. They’re at home tonight against a team they should be able to beat, which will help them bounce back.
-ARKANSAS AT FLORIDA (SEC). Very bubblicious game here between a Florida team that’s trying to remain inside the bubble, and an Arkansas team that’s falling further and further way from it.
-PURDUE AT WISCONSIN (Big Ten). Purdue continues to be schizophrenic this year with some really big wins combined with some real headscratching losses, and is right on the bubble in need of a big finish. Wisconsin is doing a little better and has won three of their last four. A win tonight will certainly make them feel safer.
-NORTHWESTERN AT MARYLAND (Big Ten). Maryland is going for their 9th straight win in a conference that is just stacked with good teams. They appear to be heading toward a protected seed.
-PITTSBURGH AT FLORIDA STATE (ACC). Florida State continues to win. They are well on pace to earn a protected seed and still have a chance to finish in first place in the ACC.
-DAYTON AT VCU (Atlantic Ten). Dayton continues to rack up wins and run away from the rest of the league. They may be challenged tonight against a VCU team that many expected to make the NCAA Tournament, but who right now is a long way from doing that. Still, the Rams can be tough to beat at home.
-CREIGHTON AT MARQUETTE (Big East). Creighton has racked up several big wins in the last couple of weeks, and appears to be playing well at the right time of the season. They’ve got another tough road test against a Marquette team that is also in the rankings and could also make a case for a protected seed if they’re able to finish strong.
-BAYLOR AT OKLAHOMA (Big 12). The #1 team in the nation and the consensus overall #1 seed right now is on the road against an Oklahoma team that’s inside the bubble, but not in the top half of the bracket. If the Sooners were to win this one tonight, they would suddenly become MUCH safer.
-KENTUCKY AT LSU (SEC). After winning their first eight SEC games, LSU has now lost three of their last four and their resume has taken a hit. They’re still in good shape as far as making the tournament, but a home win tonight certainly helps boost the value. Kentucky has won some big road games since conference play started and can still end up as a protected seed if they continue to play at the level they have been.