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Wake Forest seeks a sixth straight win against North Carolina, while UConn and Purdue aim for crucial victories in their matchups.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons are set to clash with the North Carolina Tar Heels in a highly anticipated matchup at 90 PM ET in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Deacons are riding a five-game winning streak and currently hold a record of 14-4, with a strong 6-1 in the ACC. This game is crucial for Wake Forest as they look to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume. North Carolina, with a record of 12-7 and 5-2 in the ACC, is coming off a disappointing loss to Stanford, raising questions about their inconsistent performance this season. Despite the computer projection favoring North Carolina by 4.5 points, the spread is set at Wake Forest -1.5, indicating a competitive matchup.

In another exciting game, the No. 19 UConn Huskies will host the Butler Bulldogs at 70 PM ET in Hartford, Connecticut. UConn is projected to win by 7.6 points, with the spread set at UConn -12.5. Key players to watch include UConn`s Hunter Sallis, whose performance could be pivotal for the Huskies.

The No. 11 Purdue Boilermakers will take on the Ohio State Buckeyes at 7:30 PM ET in West Lafayette, Indiana. Purdue is favored by 7.3 points, with the spread at Purdue -10.5, as they aim to secure a victory with a predicted score of 78-70.

The No. 3 Iowa State Cyclones are also in action, facing the UCF Knights at 80 PM ET in Ames, Iowa. Iowa State is heavily favored by 12.6 points, with a spread of Iowa State -15.5, and a projected score of 83-70.

Additionally, the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide will host the Vanderbilt Commodores at 70 PM ET in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Alabama is favored by 10.3 points, with a spread of Alabama -12, and a predicted score of 85-74. The No. 6 Tennessee Volunteers will face the No. 14 Mississippi State Bulldogs at 70 PM ET in Knoxville, Tennessee, where Tennessee is favored by 7.5 points.

Other notable matchups include the Wisconsin Badgers at the UCLA Bruins, the Washington Huskies at the Oregon Ducks, and the Missouri Tigers at the Texas Longhorns, each featuring competitive spreads and projections that promise thrilling action on the court.

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