Orange Social

There are a ton of difficult matchups this weekend and the Orange have a legitimate chance to move up a few spots in the rankings. Will there be a #1 next to Syracuse University when the polls come out Monday?!

Here are my predictions…Do you agree?

#1 Texas (17-1, 3-1 Big 12) vs #21 Connecticut (12-6, 3-3 Big East) *CBS* 4:00 PM – One thing we do know is that Calhoun won’t be on the sidelines. They’re coming off an emotional win at home on Wednesday night. Will they be able to match up against a physical Texas team that already has one loss on the road this week? UCONN Wins.

Arkansas (8-9, 1-1 SEC) vs #2 Kentucky (18-0, 3-0 SEC) *ESPN 360* 4:00 PM – John Wall scores 45 points. Kentucky wins.

#3 Kansas (17-1, 3-0 Big 12) vs Iowa St (12-6, 1-2 Big 12) *ESPN* 2:00 PM – It would be a different story if Iowa State still had Wes Johnson. Kansas wins.

#4 Villanova (17-1, 6-0 Big East) vs St. John’s (12-6, 2-4 Big East) *ESPN* 12:00 PM – I feel like Scotty Reynolds has been playing for Nova since the early 90’s. Villanova has way too much firepower. NOVA wins.

Marquette (11-7, 2-4 Big East) vs #5 Syracuse (18-1, 5-1 Big East) *ESPNU* 2:00 PM – It’s always great coming home to the Dome after winning 3 on the road. Wes Johnson and Andy Rautins light it up in front of a huge crowd this Saturday. CUSE wins.

#6 Duke (15-3, 3-2 ACC) vs #16 Clemson (15-4, 3-2 ACC) *ESPN* 9:00 PM – I don’t like Duke. I don’t like UNC. Clemson wins.

#7 Michigan St (16-3, 6-0 Big Ten) vs Minnesota (12-6, 3-3 Big Ten) *CBS* 12:00 PM – Michigan St has a perfect record in conference play this season. MSU win

#25 Ohio St (14-5, 4-3 Big Ten) vs #12 West Virginia (14-3, 4-2 Big East) *CBS* 2:00 PM – Big East continues to dominate outside the conference. WVU needs this win like Bobby Huggins needs his scotch. WVU wins.

Michigan (10-8, 3-3 Big Ten) vs #15 Purdue (15-3, 3-3 Big Ten) *ESPN* 4:00 PM – Purdue has to be the most overrated team in the country. Michigan wins.

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