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Pitino and Calipari face off in March Madness battle of coaching greats

Mackenzie Salmon takes a look at the best games to watch on the first day of second round action in the NCAA Tournament including a battle of coaching legends.

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A legendary coaching matchup between Rick Pitino and John Calipari headlines the Round of 32 slate in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday.

Pitino and Calipari, once in-state rivals at Louisville and Kentucky, respectively, have crossed paths plenty of times before. Calipari also succeeded Pitino as Kentucky’s head coach, and they both won national championships: Calipari with the Wildcats, and Pitino with Kentucky and the Cardinals.

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The 30th matchup between the two coaches will result in a spot in the second weekend, as two of the most seasoned coaches in March Madness battle it out for a Sweet 16 berth. The two haven’t faced since 2016, before Pitino’s stint at Louisville ended unceremoniously. What kind of college basketball fans aren’t down for a rivalry renewed?

Here’s how to watch Pitino vs. Calipari in the NCAA tournament on Saturday, as St. John’s and Arkansas face off in a much-anticipated game:

What channel is John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino today?

Calipari’s Razorbacks and Pitino’s Red Storm will face off on CBS on Saturday. Streaming options include March Madness Live, which requires a valid cable login, and Fubo, which offers a free trial.

Watch Calipari-Pitino live with Fubo (free trial)

John Calipari vs. Rick Pitino time today

Date: Saturday, March 22Time: 2:40 p.m. ET

Arkansas and St. John’s are scheduled to tip off at 2:40 p.m. ET from Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, R.I.

St. John’s vs. Arkansas picks, prediction, odds

Odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday, March 31.

Spread: St. John’s (-6.5)Over/under: 144.5Moneyline: St. John’s (-300) | Kentucky (+240)

Prediction: St. John’s 81, Arkansas 76

Arkansas will give St. John’s its best…

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