This weekend features a highly anticipated showdown between No. 1 Michigan and No. 3 Duke, with both teams ranked in the top two of the NCAA Power Rankings. Michigan, holding a 25-1 record, recently defeated No. 7 Purdue convincingly and is considered the top team in multiple metrics, with only one loss to Wisconsin. Duke, with a 24-2 record, has seen its supporting cast emerge stronger, and is ranked second in the Power Rankings. The game is expected to influence next week's rankings and possibly determine the overall No. 1 seed for the NCAA Tournament. Additionally, No. 2 Houston will host No. 4 Arizona in a key Big 12 matchup, with Houston favored despite Arizona's recent struggles and injury issues. Other notable games include Kansas hosting Cincinnati, Illinois facing UCLA, and Iowa State traveling to BYU, with predictions favoring Houston and Kansas for their respective matchups. The week also features a rare nonconference game between Michigan and Duke, with experts predicting Michigan to cover the spread and win outright, and Houston to beat Arizona. The weekend's schedule is packed with top-tier matchups that could reshape NCAA Tournament seedings, including in-state rivalries, conference battles, and potential bubble team implications. Power Rankings highlight Michigan, Duke, and Houston as top contenders, while bubble teams like Auburn and others continue to fight for NCAA Tournament inclusion. The week’s results and predictions will significantly impact the landscape of college basketball heading into March.