Top 25 College Basketball Picks & Predictions Today - March 2

With 16 games on Saturday that feature teams ranked in the Top 25 AP Poll, the game between No. 12 Creighton and No. 5 Marquette at 2:30 PM ET is one of the day's most intriguing matchups. Which teams do we project to come out on top? See our picks and predictions below.

With Saturday's college basketball upon us, stay on top of the most current betting odds with our preview below.

South Carolina vs. Florida

• Matchup: No. 24 Florida Gators at No. 18 South Carolina Gamecocks
• Projected Winner: South Carolina (54.95% win probability)
• Spread: South Carolina (-2.5)
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Wisconsin vs. Illinois

• Matchup: No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini at Wisconsin Badgers
• Projected Winner: Wisconsin (56.45% win probability)
• Spread: Wisconsin (-2.5)
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: BTN

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Baylor vs. Kansas

• Matchup: No. 7 Kansas Jayhawks at No. 15 Baylor Bears
• Projected Winner: Baylor (70.18% win probability)
• Spread: Baylor (-4.5)
• Time: 1:00 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: ABC

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Kentucky vs. Arkansas

• Matchup: Arkansas Razorbacks at No. 16 Kentucky Wildcats
• Projected Winner: Kentucky (94.76% win probability)
• Spread: Kentucky (-13.5)
• Time: 1:30 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: CBS

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Arizona vs. Oregon

• Matchup: Oregon Ducks at No. 6 Arizona Wildcats
• Projected Winner: Arizona (81.78% win probability)
• Spread: Arizona (-13.5)
• Time: 2:00 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Creighton vs. Marquette

• Matchup: No. 5 Marquette Golden Eagles at No. 12 Creighton Bluejays
• Projected Winner: Creighton (66.98% win probability)
• Spread: Creighton (-8.5)
• Time: 2:30 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: FOX

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UCF vs. Iowa State

• Matchup: No. 8 Iowa State Cyclones at UCF Knights
• Projected Winner: Iowa State (54.95% win probability)
• Spread: Iowa State (-3.5)
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: ESPN+

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Charlotte vs. South Florida

• Matchup: No. 25 South Florida Bulls at Charlotte 49ers
• Projected Winner: Charlotte (55.31% win probability)
• Spread: Charlotte (-4.5)
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: ESPN+

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North Carolina vs. NC State

• Matchup: NC State Wolfpack at No. 9 North Carolina Tar Heels
• Projected Winner: North Carolina (84.07% win probability)
• Spread: North Carolina (-10.5)
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Auburn vs. Mississippi State

• Matchup: Mississippi State Bulldogs at No. 11 Auburn Tigers
• Projected Winner: Auburn (79.45% win probability)
• Spread: Auburn (-10.5)
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: ESPN2

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Duke vs. Virginia

• Matchup: Virginia Cavaliers at No. 10 Duke Blue Devils
• Projected Winner: Duke (84.31% win probability)
• Spread: Duke (-9.5)
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• Date: March 2
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Washington State vs. UCLA

• Matchup: UCLA Bruins at No. 19 Washington State Cougars
• Projected Winner: Washington State (82.63% win probability)
• Spread: Washington State (-6.5)
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Date: March 3
• TV Channel: Pac-12 Network

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Oklahoma vs. Houston

• Matchup: No. 1 Houston Cougars at Oklahoma Sooners
• Projected Winner: Houston (64.43% win probability)
• Spread: Houston (-6.5)
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Date: March 3
• TV Channel: ESPN2

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Alabama vs. Tennessee

• Matchup: No. 4 Tennessee Volunteers at No. 14 Alabama Crimson Tide
• Projected Winner: Alabama (53.74% win probability)
• Spread: Alabama (-3.5)
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Date: March 3
• TV Channel: ESPN

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Purdue vs. Michigan State

• Matchup: Michigan State Spartans at No. 2 Purdue Boilermakers
• Projected Winner: Purdue (78.19% win probability)
• Spread: Purdue (-10.5)
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Date: March 3
• TV Channel: FOX

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Saint Mary's (CA) vs. Gonzaga

• Matchup: No. 23 Gonzaga Bulldogs at No. 17 Saint Mary's Gaels
• Projected Winner: Saint Mary's (CA) (63.42% win probability)
• Spread: Saint Mary's (CA) (-2.5)
• Time: 10:00 PM ET
• Date: March 3
• TV Channel: ESPN

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