First and foremost: be safe today and tomorrow. A majority of the eastern US is about to get or is already getting pounded by a historic snowstorm.

Friday saw some intriguing results:

Saint Louis dominated St. Bonaventure 97-62. SLU is a WAGON.

Michigan beat Ohio State in a really fun matchup in Ann Arbor!

IU dominated Rutgers on the road to avoid a landmine.

Butler took care of Marquette, continuing their surge towards the bubble!

Utah State comes back late to beat Colorado State in late-night action!

Saturday’s slate is awesome!

With the snow upcoming: Please ensure you’re checking in with official sources for tip time changes as many of these games have had updated times already!

Ole Miss @ Kentucky | 11:00, ESPN

Ole Miss has quietly been improving throughout the year, while Kentucky has been an absolute rollercoaster.

Mercer @ Wofford | 11:00, ESPN+

This SoCon battle features 5-2 teams coming together! This will help shape the race down the stretch.

Nebraska @ Minnesota | Noon, FS1

This is a huge battle in Minneapolis! The Huskers areundefeated and very close to a 1 seed right now. Minnesota is extremely competitive, especially at home. The Gophers are well outside looking in, but this is a huge opportunity.

Maryland @ Michigan State | Noon, CBS

Spartans should roll here, but watching Coit vs. higher level opponents is always fun! MSU favored by 17.5 as they push along on the 3 line currently.

UNC @ Virginia | Noon, ESPN2

This battle in the middle of the seed list is vital for both teams. UVA moves to the 3/4 with a win, while the Tar Heels have been struggling recently and have fallen all the way to a 7. This would jump them to a 5/6.

Vanderbilt @ Mississippi State | Noon, SECN+

While Mississippi State is competitive, they’re just not a tournament level team at this time. However, Vanderbilt is locked into a tournament spot for me, and looking to push to a 2. They’re currrently #10 overall.

Clemson @ Georgia Tech | Noon, ACCN

The Tigers, despite falling earlier this week, are a 5/6 seed. A loss to Georgia Tech would drop them atleast 1 seed line if not more. Georgia Tech is a team who can cause some issues with their style.

NC State @ Pitt | Noon, ESPNU

This matchup features teams headed in the complete opposite direction at this time. NCSU got a marquee win this week vs. Clemson. They now need to avoid a landmine in Pitt who is just 1-5 in ACC play. NCSU currently a 11 for me, and come in 5.5 point favorites.

Elon @ Charleston | Noon, FloSports

This is the kind of matchup that doesn’t deserve to be hidden on an obscure site like Flo. These two are at the top of the CAA and this promises to be fun!

Hofstra @ William & Mary | Noon, FloSports

W&M comes into this one favored by 2.5 in what promises to be a fun matchup with a lot of points!

Villanova @ UConn | 12:30, FOX

I’m not predicting an upset here. However, if UConn is going to lose, a team like Nova would present true upset potential. As the game is in Hartford, I’ll take UConn, but 10.5 feels like a lot. UConn currently a 1, while Nova is a 5.

Georgetown @ Providence | 12:30, TNT

The return of Ed Cooley….. For maybe the final time! That’s all the impact this one has.

Georgia @ Texas | 1:00, SECN

This matchup is suddenly vital to Texas’s hopes of putting together an at-large resume. The Longhorns are 11-8 and just 2-4 in SEC play. This matchup presents a golden opportunity for them to get another win over a tournament team. UGA comes in as a 7, while Texas is among the first several teams out.

Illinois State @ Belmont | 1:00, ESPN+

This matchup brings two of the top MVC teams together in a game that promises to be entertaining. The winner will be in a very solid spot to compete with Murray for the MVC regular season title.

Quinnipiac @ Marist | 1:00, ESPN+

These two teams are towards the top of the MAAC, and this one promises to be close and defense-minded. The winner picks up a critical win in the regular season title race.

UMass Lowell @ UMBC | 1:00, ESPN+

Another matchup at the top of a conference, this time in the American East! Lowell is really solid and was my pick to win the conference; however, they have fallen behind a bit and are playing catch-up. This is a huge road opportunity.

Southern Miss @ Coastal Carolina | 1:00, ESPN+

The Sun Belt is earning it’s name as the “Fun Belt” this year, with pure chaos in conference play! These two are both 5-4 and competing for that coveted crown this year.

South Carolina @ Texas A&M | 1:00, SECN+

Suddenly, Bucky Ball is in the tournament and the Aggies are rocking! 5-1 in SEC play and one of the hotter teams in the nation! They will look to avoid the landmine that is South Carolina here and push towards the 9 line.

Northern Kentucky @ Wright State | 1:00, ESPN+

While the Valhalla Voice team cannot make the trip due to the game below this one, I will have a preview and recap up shortly for Norse readers! WSU comes in favored by 3.5 with a 1.5 game advantage over the Norse in Horizon League play. This is crucial for both teams!

Saint John’s @ Xavier | 1:30, truTV

The Pitino Bowl part 1 (this year) is here! Father @ son. Red Storm @ Musketeers. Tu Holloway’s jersey retirement. This matchup will be lively, physical, and despite the horrid conditions in Cincinnati, it should be HOT in Cintas at tip! Xavier is clearly out right now, but SJU is a 5/6 right now and looking to pick up a solid Q2 win.

Army @ Navy | 1:30, CBSSN

Army vs. Navy always deserves a shout! Navy is 6-1 and leading the Patriot currently.

WVU @ Arizona | 2:00, CBS

The Wildcats will now play their 2nd fringe bubble team in a row in Tucson. The first left with a 20-point beatdown. I’d expect this to follow suit. WVU is just now creeping back to the bubble, but without a big road win or two, they will struggle to get in. Not sure this is the day for that, though. AZ is favored by 17.5.

Houston @ Texas Tech | 2:00, ESPN

Houston goes into Lubbock favored by 1.5 somehow. I don’t understand that line, I get Houston is good, but the United Supermarkets Arena will be rockin for this one with College Gameday there! Look for this to be a physical rock fight. Houston could very well move to a 1 with a win, while Tech would solidify on the 3/4 line.

George Mason @ Rhode Island | 2:00, ESPN+

GMU is quietly building quite the at-large case, however, just ask Dayton about landmines in the A-10… they’re everywhere! This one is one GMU goes in favored by 2.5 and has to win.

Boston U @ Colgate | 2:00, ESPN+

Does Colgate move to 6-2 in the Patriot? Boston is a tough squad and will present a challenge.

Winthrop @ Presbyterian | 2:00, ESPN+

This is a key Big South Matchup in the regular season race! If Presbyterian wants to keep it close, they need this one!

Miami @ Syracuse | 2:00, ACCN

People seem to underestimate the Orange, especially at the Dome. Just ask Tennessee (loss) or Virginia Tech (played Tuesday and found out it wasn’t easy to come out with the W). Miami (FL) is the next team to head up there and face Cuse. Miami comes in favored by 1.5 and this is a Q1 opportunity that would move them up on the seed list.

Yale @ Penn | 2:00, ESPNU

Both of these squads are looking to head to the dance this year via the AQ. Yale is the clear favorite, but Fran has Penn playing well right now!

Oklahoma @ Missouri | 2:00, ESPN2

Fringe Bubble Battle here!!! Both teams are on the outside looking in, with Oklahoma’s 1-5 start in SEC play having removed them from the page right now. Missouri has some big wins, but has lost some tough ones as well. This is a game a tournament team should win. Missouri favored by 4.5.

Virginia Tech @ Louisville | 2:15, The CW

The Cardinals seemed to figure things out this week with their huge win. However, that was Pitt and the Panthers aren’t great (see above). Virginia Tech is a quality opponent and one who is currently in the projected field. Louisville is favored by 11.5 here.

UNC Wilmington @ Hampton | 2:30, FloSports

How does UNC Wilmington bounce back after their first CAA loss of the year? I’m very intriged to see their response.

Illinois @ Purdue | 3:00, FOX

Conference play ROCKS. Especially when we get top teams going to war with eachother pretty much every weekend. Today Mackey is host to a projected 2 (Purdue) vs. a projected 3 (Illinois). This game will have lasting effects throughout the year in the Big Ten. urdue is favored by 5.5.

Iowa State @ Oklahoma State | 3:00, Peacock

Oklahoma St is desperate for a quality win, and this game presents just that. However, ISU after losing 2x last week seemed much better in their midweek fixture vs. UCF. The last one was a 12 point win for ISU. Will that persist? ISU is favored by 9.5≥

UCF @ Colorado | 3:00, ESPN+

This is a bit of a bubble battle, but only if Colorado wins. If they don’t, I don’t see a path for them. However, UCF is in a good spot, despite the loss to ISU earlier this week and they come in favored by 2.5. They’re projecting as a 7 seed.

Saint Peters @ Merrimack | 3:00, ESPN+

Winner of this will be the AQ for the MAAC on Monday’s projection! Merrimack favored by 2.5.

Tennessee State @ Lindenwood | 3:30, ESPN+

This matchup features two teams at the top of a crowded OVC race! Both 6-3 and looking for an edge. Lindenwood comes in favored by 4.5.

Auburn @ Florida | 4:00, ESPN

Auburn has been extremely hot or cold all year, while UF has been consistently getting better each time out it seems. UF is favored by 11.5, and I would expect them to roll here. UF a projected 4, Auburn a projected 10.

Murray State @ Northern Iowa | 4:00, CBSSN

UNI is better than their 4-5 MVC record indicates, especially at home. How does Murray State respond in a hostile environment after losing their first MVC game this week?

Florida State @ SMU | 4:00, ACCN

FSU continues to look improved as the year goes on! This one is vital to SMU’s tournament homes though, and they come in favored by 11.5 in Dallas.

San Diego State @ UNLV | 4:00, CBS

The Aztecs finally worked into an at-large spot and then fell to GCU this week, pushing them back out. However, they are leading the MWC and are looking to bounce back here in Vegas. They’re favored by 5.5.

LSU @ Arkansas | 5:00, SECN

LSU, once a single-digit seed, is just 1-5 in SEC play and fading rather quickly. They are currently my first team out. Arkansas, however, continues to be a 6 and is in a great spot. Arkansas is favored by 9.5 here and I think they do that.

VCU @ Davidson | 5:00, USA Network

Suddenly, Davidson has entered the chat in the A-10 and is 4-2 on the year. VCU is also 4-2 and looking to gain momentum as they try to catch SLU. The winner will gain some momentum forsure! VCU is favored by 5.5 in NC.

Seton Hall @ DePaul | 5:00, TruTV

Seton Hall has fallen from grace, QUICK. They are now projecting on the 11 line and just 4-4 in the Big East. Can they realign themselves on free beer day at DePaul? Pirates would fall out with a loss. They come into Wintrust favored by 2.5.

Bowling Green @ Toledo | 5:00, ESPN+

This is some really fun MACTION, and should feature a ton of points. BGSU is favored, but just barely in this battle of 4-3 MAC teams.

Portland State @ Idaho | 5:00, ESPN+

Many of you daily readers have seen Portland State pop up quite a few times recently due to their undefeated start in Big Sky play. This is the first time they’ve been underdogs since I started following them, as they go into Idaho as 2.5 point underdogs.

Utah @ BYU | 5:30, FOX

BYU, Holy War, and Landmine. This is a game that shouldn’t even be close. BYU favored by 19.5.

TCU @ Baylor | 6:00, ESPN

Baylor has to have this… the problem for them? So does TCU. This is the quintessential bubble-battle we talk about! Look for Foster to be chaos at tip! Baylor is favored by 3.5.

Northwestern @ UCLA | 6:00, FS1

As I mentioned to USC earlier this week, desperate teams like this have nothing to lose and will come in and fight. However, unlike USC, UCLA is also desperate. They will look to start building a winning streak now that they’re back in LA. Bruins favored by 7.5.

Grand Canyon @ Fresno State | 7:30, MWCN

The Lopes have suddenly built themselves back into the bubble conversation. However, ot stay there, they cannot afford a loss to Fresno. They come in favored by 3.5.

San Francisco @ Gonzaga | 8:00, CBSSN

This matchup felt bigger in the preseason, however, it still should be telling. How does Gonzaga handle continued injury troubles? Can USF keep up with Gonzaga? I think not, but will be tuning in to find out!

Kansas @ Kansas State | 8:00, FOX

Kansas heads into the Octogon of Doom to face of with the fighting Tangs. I expect KU (with a healthy Bill Self back), to roll here. Glad to see coach SElf is doing OK. KU favored by 4.5.

Nevada @ New Mexico | 8:00, FS1

The MWC never seems to fail to deliver, and today is no different, New Mexico is right on the edge of the bracket, while Nevada is still a bit back. Both teams need this one, and both teams are 6-2 in the MWC this year! UNM favored by 7.5.

Saint Mary’s @ Portland | 8:00, ESPN+

Another night, another matchup I expect to see SMC take care of business on. However, Portland won’t be scared to play. SMC favored by 14.5, and is currently a 9 seed.

California @ Stanford | 8:00, ACCN

This should not be an ACC matchup. This belongs in the Pac-12. However, we have a huge battle here among a couple of teams outside of the bracket but still with a chance. Stanford is favored by 4.5.

Utah Valley @ Cal Baptist | 8:00, ESPN+

This WAC battle features teams at the top of the conference, and will likely be competitive. UVU is favored by 1.5 coming in!

Tennessee @ Alabama | 8:30, ESPN

These two teams hate each other. This matchup will face that, and now we’re adding in former big Bediako, who just signed to come back to the Tide from the G-league and got a temporary restring order so he can play… for now. However, What impact will he have in his return to college?

Cincinnati @ Arizona State } 10:00, CBSSN

This feels like an elimination game for the loser, who will leave Tempe at 10-10 on the year. However, the winner will hold onto their slim hopes of an at-large.

UC Irvine @ UC San Diego | 10:00, ESPN+

This tis the marquee Big West matchup that we all circle every year! This year should be the same competitive, high intesity battle we love to see from these two. UC Irvine is currently tied with favorite Hawaii, but UC Irvine is just 1 game back!

Cal State Northridge @ Hawaii | 11:59, ESPN+

Hawaii is favored by 9.5, but will you survive the Hawaii test this weekend? This game would be fun if you do!

What games are you watching today?!