SATURDAY’S NCAA MEN’S GAMES

12:15 p.m. — No. 12 Georgetown vs. No. 5 Colorado, CBS

The Patrick Ewing-coached Hoyas (13-12) would not be in the NCAA tournament without its unexpected run to a Big East tourney title. Guard Jahvon Blair has developed into a go-to scorer during the Hoyas’ hot streak averaging 16.6 points over his past five games.

Colorado (22-8) is led by guard Mckinley Wright IV. Forward Evan Battey is a solid contributor on the inside.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Colorado -6, O/U 138.5

12:45 p.m. — No. 13 UNC Greensboro vs. No. 4 Florida State, trutv

Unc-greensboro (21-8) is led by high-flying guard Isaiah Miller, who is one of the best athletes in the country.

Florida State (16-6) has several long, athletic players in its lineup as well. Senior guard M.J. Walker leads the Seminoles in scoring at 13 ppg.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Florida State -10, O/U 144.5

1:15 p.m. — No. 14 Eastern Washington vs. No. 3 Kansas, TBS

COVID-19 issues cloud Kansas’ chances in the tournament. Junior guard Ochai Agbaji leads Kansas (20-8) averaging 14.2 points per game.

Eastern Washington (16-7) earned its first NCAA berth since 2015 with its win over Montana State. The Eagles have won 13 of their past 14 games.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Kansas -10.5, O/U 146.5

1:45 p.m. — No. 9 Saint Bonaventure vs. No. 8 LSU, TNT

This matchup has the making of a fast-paced, high-scoring game. St. Bonaventure (16-4) guard Kyle Lofton leads the way at 14.6 points per game.

LSU (18-9) struggles on the boards, but the Tigers compensate with a upand-down, iso-heavy style that utilizes its strong scorers. Guard Cameron Thomas (22.6 ppg) is one of the most dynamic scorers in the country.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): LSU -1, O/U 143.5

3 p.m. — No. 16 Texas Southern vs. No. 1 Michigan, CBS

Texas Southern beat Mount St. Mary’s, 60-52, in its First Four matchup Thursday. ohn Walker III led the Tigers (17-8) with 19 points and 9 rebounds.

Freshman center Hunter Dickinson (14.2 points, 7.6 rebounds) leads Michigan (20-4). The Wolverines started the season 11-0 before losing to Minnesota.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Michigan -26, O/U 142.5

3:30 p.m. — No. 12 UC Santa Barbara vs. No. 5 Creighton, trutv

UC Santa Barbara (16-4) earned its first trip to the NCAA tournament since 2011. Guard Jaquori Mclaughlin averages 16.2 points per game.

Creighton (20-8) relies on its perimeter shooting to generate offense. Guard Marcus Zegarowski (15.5 ppg) is one of the best shooters in the country.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Creighton -7, O/U 138.5

4 p.m. — No. 15 Iona vs. No. 2 Alabama, TBS

Longtime coach Rick Pitino is back in the NCAA tournament, leading Iona (12-5) to a Metro-atlantic Athletic Conference championship. Guard Isaiah Ross leads Iona with 18.4 ppg.

Alabama (24-6) utilizes its run-andgun style to score points in bunches. The Crimson Tide has the third-highest pace in the tournament, and they shot 3s on 47.1% of their possessions, second most in the field.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Alabama -16.5, O/U 146.5

4:30 p.m. — No. 11 Drake vs. No. 6 USC, TNT

Drake (26-4) survived a potential game-winning 3-pointer, holding on to beat Wichita State, 53-52, in the First Four on Thursday for its first tournament victory in 50 years.

The Trojans have an imposing frontcourt led by potential NBA lottery pick 7-foot freshman Evan Mobley (16.8 ppg, 8.6 rebound, 3 blocks).

Betting odds (via BETMGM): USC -6, O/U 135

6:25 p.m. — No. 15 Grand Canyon vs. No. 2 Iowa, TBS

Grand Canyon (17-6) punched its first-ever ticket to the dance, by winning the WAC title. The Antelopes are one of the best defensive teams in the country. Seven-footer Asbjorn Midtgaard averages 1.4 blocks per game.

Iowa’s (21-8) tournament hopes rest on two-time Big Ten Player of the Year Luka Garza. The 6-11 senior center averages 23.7 points, 8.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Iowa -14.5, O/U 144.5

7:10 p.m. — No. 10 Maryland vs. No. 7 Uconn, CBS

Maryland (16-13) has wins over tournament qualifiers Mount St. Mary’s, Illinois, Purdue, Rutgers and Michigan State (twice). Guard Eric Ayala leads Maryland averaging 14.9 ppg.

Uconn’s led by James Bouknight. The Huskies (15-7) struggled when Bouknight (19 ppg, 5.7 rebounds) missed time with an elbow injury.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Uconn -3.5, O/U 128.5

7:15 p.m. — No. 13 Ohio vs. No. 4 Virginia, CBS

Virginia (18-6) didn’t travel to Indy until Friday because of COVID issues.

Ohio (16-7) is a popular upset pick because of Virginia’s COVID issues. Jason Preston’s 31-point, 6-rebound, 8-assist and 0-turnover game vs., Illinois put him in the radar of NBA scouts.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Virginia -7, O/U 130.5

7:25 p.m. — No. 9 Missouri vs. No. 8 Oklahoma, TNT

Missouri (16-9) is led by guards Dru Smith and Xavier Pinson, who average 14.1 points per game.

Oklahoma (15-10) will be without starter De’vion Hamilton (12.9 ppg) after testing positive for COVID-19. Senior Alondes Williams (6.4 ppg) will likely replace Hamilton in the starting lineup.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Oklahoma -1, O/U 138.5

9:20 p.m. — No. 16 Norfolk State vs. No. 1 Gonzaga, TBS

Norfolk State (17-7) led by as many 19 points in the first half, of its First

Four game against Appalachian State, and escaped with a 54-53 win.

Gonzaga is the first team since Kentucky in 2014-15 to be ranked No. 1 in every poll during the season. The Bulldogs are trying to become the first unbeaten national champion since Indiana in 1976. Gonzaga (26-0) is led by senior forward Corey Kispert (19.2 ppg).

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Gonzaga -33.5, O/U 154.5

9:40 p.m. — No. 11 UCLA vs. No. 6 BYU, CBS

Johnny Juzang scored four points in OT leading UCLA (18-9) to a win over Michigan State in a First Four game.

BYU (20-6) has a useful combination of strong rebounders and capable shooters. The Cougars rank ninth in rebounding percentage and eighth in true shooting percentage. Alex Barcello leads BYU averaging 15.9 ppg.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): BYU -4, O/U 138.5

9:50 p.m. — No. 14 Abilene Christian vs. No. 3 Texas, trutv

Abilene Christian (23-4) focuses on spreading the ball around, assisting on a tourney best 65.6% on field goals. Kolton Kohl (12.3 ppg) leads the way.

Texas (19-7) guard Andrew Jones (14.6 ppg) and Matt Coleman III (13.3 ppg) form an experienced backcourt.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Texas -9, O/U 139.5

9:57 p.m. — No. 10 VCU vs. No. 7 Oregon, TNT

VCU (19-7) is one the best defensive teams. The Rams force a turnover on 13% of its defensive possessions, thirdbest among tourney teams. They lead the field with a 14.8 block percentage.

Oregon (20-6) played just once in a three-week stretch in January due to COVID stoppages. Eugene Omoruyi (16.7 ppg) leads the offense.

Betting odds (via BETMGM): Oregon -5, O/U 137.5