Tennessee still has point guard issues—Kentucky clearly does not. That’ll be the difference in Lexington. That, and the fact that UK is the superior team (minor details).
Prediction: Kentucky 86, Tennessee 67
GAMES TO KEEP AN EYE ON
Maryland at Duke
Saturday 12 p.m.
If Maryland somehow makes it out of Snowmageddon, a tough challenge awaits it in Durham.
Prediction: Duke 76, Maryland 62
Missouri at Baylor
Saturday 12:45 p.m.
A win at Baylor for MU would make up for a few earlier road losses at Oral Roberts and Oklahoma.
Prediction: Baylor 83, Missouri 72
UNLV at San Diego State
Saturday 3 p.m.
UNLV couldn’t defend its home court in a loss against New Mexico this week.
Prediction: San Diego State 67, UNLV 62
Xavier at Florida
Saturday 5 p.m.
Why are Xavier and Florida playing a non-conference game in the middle of February? Not sure, but I’m glad they are.
Prediction: Florida 69, Xavier 65
Last week’s prediction record: 5-4
Overall prediction record: 117-69