Current:Home > ScamsMarch Madness expert predictions: Our picks for today's men's Round 2 games -消息
March Madness expert predictions: Our picks for today's men's Round 2 games
View
Date:2025-04-16 20:20:39
Editor's note: Follow all of the men's March Madness action, scores and highlights here with USA TODAY Sports' live coverage.
Sunday's NCAA Tournament action for the men continues with eight second-round games that will help determine the Sweet 16. In case you missed it late Saturday, in double overtime No. 3 seed Creighton finally hit its shots and avoided an upset by beating No. 11 seed Oregon 86-73. No. 3 seed Illinois coasted past No. 11 seed Duquesne, 89-63, and into the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2005. Gonzaga's Mark Few continued his incredible run with another Sweet 16 appearance, leading the Bulldogs past Kansas.
Looking ahead to Sunday's games: We could see some giant-killers reprise their roles as James Madison, Grand Canyon and Yale are all back in action after pulling off upsets in the first round. Three No. 1 seeds − Houston, Purdue and defending champion Connecticut − look to get through to the second weekend of the tournament.
Here's a look at expert picks for Sunday's games:
(10) Colorado vs. (2) Marquette, 12:10 p.m., CBS
Dan Wolken: Marquette
FOLLOW THE MADNESS: NCAA basketball bracket, scores, schedules, teams and more.
Jordan Mendoza: Marquette
(8) Utah State vs. (1) Purdue, 2:40 p.m., CBS
Dan Wolken: Purdue
Jordan Mendoza: Purdue
(12) James Madison vs. (4) Duke, 5:15 p.m., CBS
Dan Wolken: James Madison
Jordan Mendoza: James Madison
(6) Clemson vs. (3) Baylor, 6:10 p.m., TNT
Dan Wolken: Baylor
Jordan Mendoza: Baylor
(12) Grand Canyon vs. (4) Alabama, 7:10 p.m., TBS
Dan Wolken: Alabama
Jordan Mendoza: Alabama
(9) Northwestern vs. (1) Connecticut, 7:45 p.m., truTV
Dan Wolken: UConn
Jordan Mendoza: Connecticut
(9) Texas A&M vs. (1) Houston, 8:40 p.m., TNT
Dan Wolken: Houston
Jordan Mendoza: Houston
(5) San Diego State vs. (13) Yale, 9:40 p.m., TBS
Dan Wolken: Yale
Jordan Mendoza: San Diego State
veryGood! (14541)
Related
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Shannen Doherty Reveals Super Awkward Fling With Brian Austin Green
- Music lovers still put those records on as they celebrate Record Store Day: What to know
- Germany arrests 2 alleged Russian spies accused of scouting U.S. military facilities for sabotage
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- With ugly start, the Houston Astros' AL dynasty is in danger. But they know 'how to fight back'
- RFK Jr.'s quest to get on the presidential ballot in all 50 states
- North Korea launches Friendly Father song and music video praising Kim Jong Un
- US wholesale inflation accelerated in November in sign that some price pressures remain elevated
- Stephanie Sparks, longtime host of Golf Channel's reality series 'Big Break,' dies at 50
Ranking
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hi Hi!
- Tram crash at Universal Studios Hollywood leaves over a dozen injured. What happened?
- Suspect arrested after breaking into Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass' home while occupied
- Los Angeles Clippers defeat Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of NBA playoff series
- Paula Abdul settles lawsuit with former 'So You Think You Can Dance' co
- With ugly start, the Houston Astros' AL dynasty is in danger. But they know 'how to fight back'
- Celebrity handbag designer sentenced to 18 months in prison for smuggling crocodile handbags
- Suspect in killing of Idaho sheriff’s deputy fatally shot by police, authorities say
Recommendation
How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
Christina Hendricks Marries George Bianchini in New Orleans Wedding
The Best Reef-Safe & Reef-Friendly Sunscreens to Protect Your Skin & the Environment
Golden line: See what cell providers offer senior discounts
Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' fact check: Did they really kill all those Nazis?
Nuggets shake off slow start to Game 1, beat Lakers for ninth straight time
The Best Reef-Safe & Reef-Friendly Sunscreens to Protect Your Skin & the Environment