Sunday's slate features Louisville visiting Memphis, Baylor meeting Texas in San Antonio, and Syracuse taking on St. John's at Madison Square Garden.
Our college basketball predictions combine the top selections from today's game previews, with more expert analysis in our college basketball picks.
College basketball top picks at a glance (Sunday, Nov. 15)
| Matchup & time | Top pick & analyst |
|---|---|
| Louisville vs. Memphis 1 p.m. ET |
Louisville -8.5 Chris Hatfield |
| Baylor vs. Texas 3 p.m. ET |
Baylor +4.5 Colby Marchio |
| Syracuse vs. St. John's 7 p.m. ET |
St. John's -12.5 Colby Marchio |
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Louisville vs Memphis pick: Louisville -8.5
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Analyst: Chris Hatfield
Top pick: Louisville -8.5
Chris Hatfield expects the Louisville Cardinals to exploit the Memphis Tigers with a frontcourt that can score in different ways. Flory Bidunga supplies finishing at the rim, while Obinna Ekezie Jr. can draw defenders away from the basket. Louisville has made 45 of 64 attempts inside the arc through two games, giving the Cardinals a path to efficient offense without depending on outside shooting.
Memphis has struggled to defend the screening and cutting actions central to Louisville's attack, making that versatility especially valuable. Hatfield projects the Cardinals as nine-point favorites, so his Louisville vs. Memphis predictions back -8.5 while identifying -9 as his limit.
Baylor vs Texas pick: Baylor +4.5
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Analyst: Colby Marchio
Top pick: Baylor +4.5
Colby Marchio favors the Baylor Bears' familiarity against a Texas Longhorns roster featuring six freshmen. Returning guard Isaac Williams IV leads Baylor in assists, while Matas Vokietaitis has been Texas' leading scorer and rebounder.
Texas has faced the nation's fourth-easiest schedule, so its strong start comes with questions about the competition. Baylor's defense provides a different challenge: The Bears rank third nationally in defensive turnover percentage through three games, according to the Bart Torvik figures cited in Marchio's preview. That pressure could create the extra possessions needed to keep the underdog close. His Baylor vs. Texas predictions back Baylor +4.5, playable down to +3.5.
Syracuse vs St. John's pick: St. John's -12.5
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
- TV: Peacock
- Analyst: Colby Marchio
Top pick: St. John's -12.5
Colby Marchio sees a decisive backcourt advantage for the St. John's Red Storm against the Syracuse Orange. Ian Jackson is averaging 16.3 points on 55.9% shooting after shifting to shooting guard, while Quinn Ellis has taken over the playmaking duties and is averaging nine assists.
The Red Storm's faster tempo adds another challenge for a Syracuse defense that has struggled to protect the interior and force turnovers. St. John's has protected the ball well, giving it a chance to control possessions and force Syracuse to play from behind. Marchio's Syracuse vs. St. John's predictions favor St. John's -12.5, but he advises against laying a larger number.
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