Basketball Takes Center Stage: A Saturday Showdown

NBA Action

Seven games lined up:

• Noon ET to 9:30 p.m. ET

Key Matchups:

• New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers
• Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Golden State Warriors
• Los Angeles Lakers vs. Dallas Mavericks

College Hoops Highlights

Three ranked vs. ranked games:

• No. 22 North Carolina at No. 14 Virginia
• No. 12 Texas Tech vs. No. 6 Houston
• No. 11 Illinois vs. No. 4 Purdue

Team Spotlights

New York Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers

• Both fighting for Eastern Conference standings.
• Knicks: Lost 7 of last 10 games.
• 76ers: .500 in last 10.
• Knicks favored in 63% of simulations.

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

• Both over .500 but struggling lately.
• Warriors without Jimmy Butler (ACL tear).
• Total under 237.5 points in 58% of simulations.

College Basketball Powerhouses

Big 12 and Big Ten Showdowns

• Texas Tech undefeated at home.
• Purdue favored by 4 points against Illinois.

NFL Conference Championship Preview

Sunday's Games:

• Denver Broncos vs. New England Patriots
• Broncos without starting QB Bo Nix.
• Broncos have better chance than expected.
• Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams
• Seahawks favored.
• Matthew Stafford has better track record against Seattle.