Picks & Analysis

The rivalry game has a much different vibe than in years past, given how both programs are struggling. Plus, at 7-18-1, the Tar Heels have the second-worst ATS record in the entire country.

The Cavaliers have won three straight games and are 7-0-1 to the over in their last eight games. Meanwhile, the Blue Devils are off back-to-back blowout wins.

The Wildcats just had their six-game win streak snapped at BYU on Saturday and now have another conference game in the altitude. Meanwhile, the Utes just beat Kansas at home.

The Wildcats are coming off a tough home loss to Houston, blowing a lead down the stretch. Meanwhile, the Bears have alternated wins and losses over their last six games.

Rick Pitino and the Red Storm are coming off a loss to Villanova that snapped their 10-game win streak. Now, they welcome a Bluejays squad that beat them earlier this season.

The Phoenix have lost 21 straight games and remain winless in the Horizon League. The Raiders won the earlier meeting convincingly and now are nearly double-digit favorites.

For the first time in SEC history, two conference schools will face off in a top-two showdown. Each school has one conference loss so this game likely plays a key role in determining the conference champion.

The Boilermakers are coming off a loss at Michigan, while the Badgers have won three straight games. Plus, Wisconsin has not played since last Saturday.