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Key NCAA basketball matchups on January 19 include Illinois vs. Michigan State and Memphis vs. Charlotte.

Sunday, January 19, features an exciting lineup of NCAA basketball games, highlighted by a pivotal matchup between the No. 19 Illinois Fighting Illini and the No. 12 Michigan State Spartans. Scheduled for 120 PM ET on CBS, this game promises to be a closely contested battle, with computer projections favoring Michigan State by a narrow margin of 0.7 points and a spread set at Michigan State -2.5.

Another key game on the slate is the Northwestern Wildcats visiting the No. 20 Michigan Wolverines at 20 PM ET on the Big Ten Network. Michigan is projected to dominate this matchup, with a projected victory margin of 13.1 points and a spread of Michigan -10.5.

The No. 18 Memphis Tigers will take on the Charlotte 49ers at 30 PM ET on ESPN2. Memphis is heavily favored, with projections indicating a 16.5-point win and a spread of Memphis -12.5.

Later in the day, the TCU Horned Frogs will challenge the No. 25 Baylor Bears at 50 PM ET on ESPN. Baylor is expected to secure a win by 7.9 points, with a spread of Baylor -12.5.

Additional matchups include the Rice Owls at Florida Atlantic Owls, where Florida Atlantic is projected to win by 6.2 points, and the spread is set at Florida Atlantic -8.5 or -9. UMass Minutemen are projected to edge out La Salle Explorers by 0.4 points with a spread of UMass -2.5. The Maryland Terrapins are favored against the Nebraska Cornhuskers by 7.4 points, with a spread of Maryland -8.5. Lastly, the Youngstown State Penguins are projected to win against the Green Bay Phoenix by 6.7 points, with a spread of Youngstown State -7.5.

As the season progresses, teams like Auburn, Iowa State, and Duke continue to lead the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll rankings, while Memphis, Michigan State, and Michigan remain strong contenders. For more insights on betting and viewing options, check out best bets and how to watch.

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