7:00 p.m. ET: Michigan St Spartans (19-10) at Ohio St Buckeyes (18-9)
Spread: Ohio St. -6
Total: 142.5
The #23 Ohio State Buckeyes host the Michigan State Spartans after E.J. Liddell scored 27 points in Ohio State’s 78-70 loss to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Buckeyes are 12-2 in home games and the Spartans have gone 10-8 against Big Ten opponents. Liddell is averaging 19.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks for the Buckeyes. Gabe Brown is scoring 11.4 points per game with 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists for the Spartans. Ohio State started 12-0 at home but has lost two of its last three at Value City Arena. Michigan State has lost 4 of its last 5 games including 4 straight on the road. Ohio State just got smoked on their home court and the Spartans were dominated by Michigan. This game is going to come down to who wants it more. Ohio State already feels secure in getting to the big dance but the Spartans still need a few more big wins. Ohio State should be able to get the win on their home floor but look for the Spartans to keep it close.
8:00 p.m. ET: TCU Horned Frogs (19-9) at Kansas Jayhawks (23-6)
Spread: Kansas -10.5
Total: 144
The #6 Kansas Jayhawks will try to keep its 4-game home win streak alive against TCU. The Jayhawks have gone 14-1 in home games and the Horned Frogs have gone 8-8 against Big 12 opponents. These teams square off for the 2nd time in conference play this season after TCU won the first matchup 74-64 on Tuesday. Mike Miles scored 19 points to help lead the Horned Frogs to the win. Ochai Agbaji is averaging 20.1 points and 5.3 rebounds for the Jayhawks. Damion Baugh is averaging 10.4 points and 4.2 assists for the Horned Frogs. The Jayhawks are coming off 2 straight losses for the first time this season and they were double-digit losses. Kansas is a team that plays much better at home than on the road and facing this TCU team they just lost to a few nights ago, the Jayhawks will be ready to roll. The Jayhawks are ranked #9 in offensive efficiency compared to TCU at #47. TCU averages only 65 points per game on the road compared to Kansas’ 82 points per game at home. The Jayhawks have the offensive advantage, especially in field goal shooting, 3-point shooting, and free throw percentage. Kansas will be anxious to get back on their home court to put an end to this losing streak and should be able to pull off a big win.
9:00 p.m. ET: Iowa Hawkeyes vs (25-3) at Michigan Wolverines (25-4)
Spread: Michigan -1
Total: 156.5
The Michigan Wolverines hosts the #24 Iowa Hawkeyes after Hunter Dickinson scored 33 points in Michigan’s 87-70 victory against the Michigan State Spartans. The Wolverines are 10-4 in home games and the Hawkeyes are 11-7 against Big Ten opponents. Iowa averages 8.6 turnovers per game and Michigan averages 11.7 turnovers per game. Iowa is 19-6 when turning the ball over less than opponents. These teams meet for the 2nd time in conference play this season. Michigan won 84-79 in the first matchup after Moussa Diabate led Michigan with 28 points, and Keegan Murray led Iowa with 23 points. The Hawkeyes have won 4 in a row and 7 of their past 8 games, with the one blemish in that stretch being a home loss to Michigan. Iowa shot just 4 of 18 from 3-point range in that game and played little defense which shouldn’t be hard to correct in this game. The Wolverines will have to repeat that performance in what will be their 3rd game in 5 days. Michigan dominated inside in the first meeting, but Iowa has the ability to guard ball screens and the post-ups well enough to limit the Wolverines. Iowa wins games when they are knocking down threes or Murray is dominant. There is a good chance we will see both in this game. The public is all over the home team that has the recent win over Iowa and Michigan State but the better team is Iowa here.