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Buckle up, college basketball fans! January 24, 2026, brings us some thrilling matchups that promise to shake up the rankings and keep us glued to the action. Our top picks for the day include a Big Ten showdown, a Lone Star State collision, and a Southeastern Conference nail-biter.
The Illinois Fighting Illini travel to West Lafayette to face the Purdue Boilermakers in what many are calling a possible preview of the Big Ten Championship. With Illinois ranked #7 and Purdue #5, this is as marquee as it gets. Our GameSim prediction slightly favors Purdue to win 81.4 to 74.6, with a 58% probability of victory.
Key players to watch include Illinois' Keaton Wagler, projected to score 16.1 points, snag 5.2 rebounds, and dish out 3.2 assists. Meanwhile, Purdue's Trey Kaufman-Renn is expected to dominate the boards with 11.4 rebounds while adding 12.7 points to the scoreboard. The Boilermakers' Braden Smith will look to orchestrate the offense, aiming for a standout performance of 12.4 points and 6.5 assists.
In the heart of Texas, the Houston Cougars, ranked #8, will face a formidable challenge as they visit the Texas Tech Red Raiders, ranked #20. According to our GameSim prediction, Texas Tech is expected to come out on top with a projected score of 80.0 to 70.0, boasting a 63% chance of victory.
Texas Tech's JT Toppin is the player to watch, with projections of 18.5 points and 12.1 rebounds, potentially giving Houston's defense all it can handle. Houston's Kingston Flemings will need to step up, with projections of 14.5 points and 4.7 assists, to keep the Cougars competitive.
In a game that could go down to the final buzzer, the Tennessee Volunteers travel to take on the Alabama Crimson Tide. Both teams are fighting to solidify their standings, with Tennessee ranked #18 and Alabama at #22. Our GameSim prediction gives Tennessee the slightest edge with a predicted score of 77.6 to 77.4.
With such a tight prediction, every possession counts, and standout performances will be crucial in determining the outcome. Expect a battle of wits and skill as both teams vie for supremacy in the SEC.
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