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The Top 10 College Basketball Games to Watch This Weekend

Grant White

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(5) Florida Gators vs. (8) Tennessee Volunteers
This weekend's SEC schedule includes a Saturday matinee between the fifth-ranked Florida Gators and eighth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. Florida and Tennessee both play a merciless brand of defense, albeit with the Gators wielding an offensive advantage. We'll see if the home faithful can propel the Vols to a much-needed win, snapping their modest two-game losing streak.

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Yale Bulldogs vs. Princeton Tigers
We'd be remiss if we didn't at least acknowledge the return of Ivy League Friday. Conference action returns to its usual spot on Friday night, with a classic showdown between the Yale Bulldogs and Princeton Tigers. The visiting Bulldogs enter the contest as short -2.5 chalk, but Princeton could put Yale on upset watch. The winner cements their position as the best in the conference heading into the final five weeks of the regular season.

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Creighton Bluejays vs. Villanova Wildcats
Granted, the Creighton Bluejays and Villanova Wildcats isn't the most glamorous matchup on a jam-packed Saturday slate. Still, this contest does carry a lot of meaning. At this point, it seems unlikely Creighton and Villanova will both make the Big Dance, amplifying the stakes for Saturday's Big East showdown. If the Wildcats can figure out their defense, they can snap a two-game losing streak and hopefully kickstart a run up the standings.
Ohio State Buckeyes vs. (18) Illinois Fighting Illini
It's another typically quiet Sunday in college hoops, highlighted by a Big Ten clash between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini. Both teams are off to sluggish starts in conference play and will need a productive few weeks to bolster their tournament stock. Keep an eye on the total in this one. Illinois and Ohio State prioritize offense, meaning the over could be a solid play in Sunday's matinee.
Gonzaga Bulldogs vs. Saint Mary's Gaels
This pivotal West Coast Conference battle is likely flying under the radar, particularly with its 11 pm ET start time. Nevertheless, the Gonzaga Bulldogs invade the University Credit Union Pavilion for a grudge match against the Saint Mary's Gaels. Saint Mary's is riding a nine-game win streak, while the Bulldogs are 7-2 over the stretch. These teams meet one more time in the regular season, but in all likelihood, this is a preview of the West Coast Championship.
(20) Missouri Tigers vs. (14) Mississippi State Bulldogs
Josh Hubbard is coming off a 38-point effort, but it wasn't enough as the Mississippi State Bulldogs fell victim to the fourth-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide last time out. Mississippi State can't afford to sit back and lick their wounds, as another Top 25 awaits them on Saturday. The Missouri Tigers are one of the top three-point shooting teams in the country, which could be enough to hand the Bulldogs a second straight loss.
(22) Texas Tech Red Raiders vs. (6) Houston Cougars
The Big 12 basketball season is emulating the madness of the football season. Little separates the top five teams in the conference, but the Houston Cougars remain the head of the class. They put their perfect conference record on the line as they host the 22nd-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders on Saturday afternoon. Both teams feature lethal offenses, but the defense could reign supreme in this crucial test.
(25) Connecticut Huskies vs. (9) Marquette Golden Eagles
Stevie Mitchell put the Marquette Golden Eagles on his back last time out, recording a career-high 22 points, including a five-minute stretch in which he tallied ten points. Marquette will need a similar performance to escape the clutches of the 25th-ranked Connecticut Huskies. Few teams can keep pace with the efficient shooting of the Huskies, meaning the Golden Eagles will need to be at their defensive best.
North Carolina Tar Heels vs. (2) Duke Blue Devils
Few teams can match the intensity of the heated Tobacco Road rivalry between the North Carolina Tar Heels and Duke Blue Devils. While UNC has fallen on hard times in 2024-25, the Tar Heels will be at their best when they head into Cameron Indoor Stadium on Saturday. Still, it likely won't be enough to stymie a Blue Devils squad that hasn't lost since December 26. Bettors might overvalue Duke in this ACC clash, so watch the Tar Heels as live underdogs.
(1) Auburn Tigers vs. (23) Ole Miss Rebels
A loss to the Duke Blue Devils is a distant memory for the Auburn Tigers, who have rattled off wins in 12 straight. They put that streak on the line against the Ole Miss Rebels in what should end up being one of the most entertaining contests of the weekend. Ole Miss snapped a three-game losing streak with a climactic 72-69 win over the Texas Longhorns earlier this week. An equally suspenseful contest is expected on Saturday.
(5) Florida Gators vs. (8) Tennessee Volunteers
This weekend's SEC schedule includes a Saturday matinee between the fifth-ranked Florida Gators and eighth-ranked Tennessee Volunteers. Florida and Tennessee both play a merciless brand of defense, albeit with the Gators wielding an offensive advantage. We'll see if the home faithful can propel the Vols to a much-needed win, snapping their modest two-game losing streak.

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Yale Bulldogs vs. Princeton Tigers
We'd be remiss if we didn't at least acknowledge the return of Ivy League Friday. Conference action returns to its usual spot on Friday night, with a classic showdown between the Yale Bulldogs and Princeton Tigers. The visiting Bulldogs enter the contest as short -2.5 chalk, but Princeton could put Yale on upset watch. The winner cements their position as the best in the conference heading into the final five weeks of the regular season.

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