No. 9 UConn takes its eight-game winning streak on the road Wednesday to face Villanova in a pivotal Big East showdown. Both teams are riding high, but each brings unique challenges to the court in this highly anticipated clash. The Huskies (12-3, 4-0 Big East) have found themselves in tight contests despite their winning streak, with five of their past eight victories decided by six points or fewer. Their latest escape act came on Sunday, when they overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to edge Providence 87-84 at home. UConn has leaned heavily on its top scorer, Alex Karaban (16.3 points per game), and point guard Hassan Diarra, who shone against Providence with a career-high 19 points and eight assists. The

Planning on watching today’s Red Storm and Musketeers game? Catch the action at Cintas Center in Cincinnati, OH, as the Musketeers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on FS1. In this Big East matchup, St. John’s is favored bt -1.5 vs. Xavier. The over/under for the game is 151.5 points. St. John’s improved to 12-3 on the season with a 70-62 home win over Butler on Saturday. Despite being -11.5 favorites, the Red Storm didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 148.5 O/U line. St. John’s trailed 29-25 at halftime but turned things around by scoring 45 points in the 2nd half while holding Butler to 33. St. John’s struggled from the field

Looking to win big? The Hoyas and Golden Eagles face off at 8:00 ET on CBSS. The Golden Eagles are hosting the game at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. The over/under for this game is set at 145.5 points, and Marquette is favored by -12.5 vs. Georgetown in a Big East conference matchup. Georgetown improved to 12-2 on the season with a 69-63 win over Xavier on Friday, January 3rd. The Hoyas, who were -1.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory. Georgetown led 30-24 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39 points. The game’s total points of 132 fell short of the 146.5 O/U line. Georgetown’s offense put up 69 points in

The Iowa Hawkeyes are looking for redemption on Tuesday night as they host the surging Nebraska Cornhuskers in Iowa City. Iowa is coming off a tough loss to Wisconsin, while Nebraska is riding the high of a big win over UCLA. Both teams have something to prove, making this matchup one to watch. The Hawkeyes (10-4, 1-2 Big Ten) had a rough night in Wisconsin, falling 116-85 while giving up a school-record 21 3-pointers. Their offense, which is one of the best in the country, couldn’t make up for defensive breakdowns. If the Hawkeyes can fix their defensive lapses, they’ll be tough to beat, especially at home. The Cornhuskers (12-2, 2-1 Big Ten) are on fire right now. They’ve won