
Predictions and Odds for Key College Basketball Matchups this Weekend
College basketball experts share their predictions for the top matchups featuring ranked teams.
Fifteen of the teams ranked in the latest AP Top 25 poll will be in action Saturday during a loaded college basketball slate. This weekend features a little bit of everything, including a prospect matchup for the ages, John Calipari facing his old team, and Gonzaga squaring off against Saint Mary’s for one of the final times as conference foes.
The fun begins in Blacksburg, Virginia, when Virginia Tech hosts No. 4 Duke. The Blue Devils are at the top of the ACC standings with a perfect 8-0 record, while Virginia Tech stands at 5-4 against conference opponents.
No. 14 Kansas will host No. 13 BYU in a matchup featuring two of the best prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft. This game is expected to showcase Darryn Peterson from Kansas and AJ Dybantsa from BYU, who are anticipated to be selected with the first two picks.
The matchup between Saint Mary’s and Gonzaga has become appointment television, but this will be one of the last encounters as conference rivals before Gonzaga moves to the revamped Pac-12 later this summer.
Predictions:
- Kentucky at No. 15 Arkansas: 6:30 p.m. on ESPN. Pick: Kentucky +6.5 — Salerno
- No. 13 BYU at No. 14 Kansas: 4:30 p.m. on ESPN. Pick: Kansas -4 — Salerno
- No. 4 Duke at Virginia Tech: Noon on ESPN. Pick: Duke -11 — Salerno
In summary, the weekend of college basketball promises exciting matchups and potential upsets, making it a must-watch for fans.


