The Jimmy V Classic gets underway Tuesday evening, with some of the best teams in college basketball looking to make a statement against good competition early in the season. And there's no better setting for these games than Madison Square Garden.
I’m happy to welcome back my colleague Kevin Sweeney as a guest picker.
Season record: 10-10
Guest pickers: 2-2
- Time: 7 p.m. ET, ESPN
- Spread: Red Raiders +3.5 (-110) | Volunteers -3.5 (-110)
- Over/Under: Under 138.5 (-110) | Over 138.5 (-110)
- Moneyline: Red Raiders (+138) | Volunteers (-163)
Texas Tech ripped off six wins to start the season before a 72-68 road loss to Providence last Wednesday.