We are all set for a consequential weekend in college basketball, so it’s time to strap in and prepare accordingly. We’ve got No. 21 Ohio State at No. 14 Illinois and No. 7 Michigan at No. 23 Minnesota in two battles that may give us clarity in the Big Ten. We’ve got No. 2 Baylor at No. 15 Texas Tech, with the Red Raiders coming off a monumental win and looking to hand the Bears their first loss on the season.
There’s no shortage of storylines amid a weekend filled with marquee matchups.
Here are our expert picks for the weekend slate ahead.
No. 21 Ohio State at No. 14 Illinois
When: 12 p.m. | Where: State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois
TV: Fox | Live stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Illinois is in for a bounceback at home Saturday. Following each of its last three losses this season, it has…