College basketball picks, schedule: Kentucky vs. Tennessee predictions and Saturday’s top 25 games

Hope you have multiple screens and streaming devices. Because Saturday is his day for wall-to-wall college basketball action. From the midday ET slate to the late hours, many games could be competing for your attention.

The drama kicks off at noon on Saturday, and Kentucky and Tennessee (John Calipari vs. Rick Burns) is always a must-watch TV show, so what can I really call a reservation viewing.But this has some interesting stakes Kentucky flounderA road loss to the Vols would give Britain a third straight loss in three or more SEC plays under Cal’s watch and sink the ship further in the increasingly distressed Lexington, Kentucky. The number one defense is not the ideal right place for the Wildcats.

Expect more fireworks and drama at both the Big 10 and Big 12 later in the afternoon. Indiana desperately needs to go home in his three-game skid against an equally struggling Wisconsin team. Kansas State University is doing a significant road test on TCU to establish itself as a true contender to the Big 12. And of course, Kansas will host Iowa State University at Allen Fieldhouse for a showdown featuring two undefeated teams in the league.

Drama, drama, drama.

Prior to action, our team put their heads together to create picks for all the games that matter, both straights and spreads.

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Kentucky No. 5 Tennessee

12pm | ESPN, fuboTV (try it free) — Every time it feels like Kentucky hits a new low this season, go further down the ladder, new low. But the loss here does not qualify. Tennessee is the frontrunner, and he is expected to win by double digits on the back of their No. 1 defense. Kentucky fights for its life, so expect it to be slightly closer than that, but the Vols at this location are straight. Forecast: UK +14 (Boone)

No. 18 Wisconsin at Indiana

1:00 PM ET | CBS, CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (free) – Indiana is in a defensive funk as they grapple with injuries to veteran starters Xavier Johnson and Race Thompson. The Hoosiers let Big 10 opponents surpass his 80 points in his third straight game and lost all three games. Wisconsin are leading scorer Tyler grappling with his own injury problems as his wall rehabilitates an ankle injury. But Badger has enough firepower elsewhere on the roster to keep this up and maybe even snatch a win on the road.. Pick: Wisconsin +4.5 (Cobb)

No. 11 Kansas, No. 17 TCU

2pm | ESPN2, fuboTV (free trial) — TCU went on a two-game losing streak in the vaunted Big 12 by a combined 6-point margin, but K-State is 15-1 and is gaining momentum as a legitimate contender. But contrary to recent momentum, we will bring TCU here. The Horned Frogs are playing well despite recent stumbling behind Mike Miles Jr., Emmanuel Miller and Damion Boe. Pick: TCU -3.5 (boone)

No. 14 Iowa, No. 2 Kansas

4pm | ESPN+ — After seeming completely dead at home twice this season, Kansas has bounced back with a win in front of the Jayhawks faithful. It seems silly playing against them at home, but this season they’ve made sure the team keeps things closer to home in league play. Pick: ISU +8 (Boone)

5pm | ACC Network, fuboTV (try it for free) — Jeremy Roach’s injury is holding back an already-suffering Duke team, losing growth and momentum as the young core grows. And other than Kyle Filipowski, Duke’s young five-star player was a bit hit and miss. But Darik Whitehead is strong, Filipowski is playing at a high level and Ryan Young (!) is now giving crucial time for a team that can get through this upset. While not expected to be around, Tyrese Proctor can get the job done. Pick: Duke +1 (boon)

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