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As college basketball heats up this February, all eyes are on the Arizona Wildcats and the Kansas Jayhawks as they prepare for a clash at Allen Fieldhouse. With Arizona sitting comfortably at #2 in the rankings and Kansas at #12, this game has all the makings of a classic. Our simulations give Arizona a slight edge, projecting a 78.6 to 76.0 victory, but with just a 53% win probability, this could easily go either way.
For Kansas, Darryn Peterson is expected to lead the charge with 17.8 points and 4.1 rebounds, while Flory Bidunga promises to dominate inside with 14.7 points and 8.9 rebounds. Meanwhile, Arizona will rely on Brayden Burries and Koa Peat, both projected to contribute significantly with 10.7 points each. The key for Arizona will be maintaining their offensive rhythm against a Kansas team that thrives on home-court energy.
Switching gears, the Louisville Cardinals host the NC State Wolfpack in another exciting matchup. Louisville, ranked #14, is favored with a 58% win probability in our simulations, predicting a 83.2 to 76.4 triumph. Ryan Conwell is expected to be a standout performer for Louisville, aiming to fill the stat sheet with 16.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.1 assists. NC State will look to Paul McNeil Jr. and Quadir Copeland to keep them competitive, with McNeil Jr. projected to score 12.8 points and Copeland offering 11.5 points and 4.7 assists.
Finally, don’t miss the showdown between Xavier and St. John's, where the Red Storm are expected to shine. St. John's is riding a wave of confidence, ranked #17 and projected to win 82.9 to 72.4, with a 63% likelihood. Bryce Hopkins and Zuby Ejiofor are the players to watch, with Hopkins contributing 14.5 points and Ejiofor potentially recording a double-double with 13.9 points and 11.1 rebounds. Xavier’s Tre Carroll and Jovan Milicevic will need to bring their A-game to counter St. John's formidable offense.
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