XFINITY’s #FivetoFollow- Monday, January 27th

Vance McCullough, the voice of @XFINITYSports, delivers his analysis of the five key games to watch online, paired with five Twitter follows to give you insider information on the matchup. Have a matchup that you’d like Vance to feature? Tweet @XFINITYSports with the hashtag #5ToFollow.

1. Duke vs. Pittsburgh

Details: Monday, January 27 @ 7:00 PM ET - Peterson Center - Pittsburgh, PA

Watch Here: ESPN on XFINITY

Why Watch: PITT is one of the ACC’s newest members and strongest teams! The Panthers currently hold the conference’s second best conf. record (6-1) and overall (18-2) - and they’re winning with a staggering defense. While PITT are the new kids on the block, Duke is the king of the Atlanta Coastal Conference, and they’re just finding their groove. The Blue Devils’ Rodney Hood and Jabari Parker look like a solid one, two offensive attack, but will they pass the PITT test Monday night?

#5ToFollow Insider: The Oakland Zoo - @OaklandZoo

PITT’s student section is one of the rowdiest in the country and a great follow on gameday. If you like trash talk and getting the top stats in tweets, the ZOO is for you.

Follow: @OaklandZoo

2. Oklahoma State vs. Oklahoma

Details: Monday, January 27 @ 9:00 PM ET - Lloyd Noble Center - Norman, OK

Watch Here: ESPN on XFINITY

Why Watch: BIG Monday’s late game is worth the loss of sleep, extra cup of coffee, or the charge of admission! It’s a rivalry game done right, bedlam on the basketball court, as the OSU Cowboys and Oklahoma Sooners leave it all on the court. OSU’s Marcus Smart will look to continue his hot streak, scoring 15 or more in five of six BIG XII games. Can he keep up with the Sooners’ sensational sophomore, Buddy Hield? Get the game on ESPN or the XFINITY TV Go app and don’t miss this Oklahoma showdown - where the guards comes sweeping down the lane!

#5ToFollow Insider: Kyle Porter - @pistolsguy

Porter is a college basketball writer for CBS and the man behind the OSU Pistols Firing Blog. He’s got a great knowledge of the history between these two rivals, so you’re guaranteed to learn something Monday night.

Follow: @pistolsguy

3. Los Angeles Kings vs. San Jose Sharks

Details: Monday, January 27 @ 10:00 PM ET - SAP Center - San Jose, CA

Watch Here: NBCSN on XFINITY

Why Watch: The NHL’s pacific division rivalry will rekindle the flame after a heated game last month that led to a brawl and injuries. On Monday night, we’re focusing on the play on the ice and it’s going to be great. In their last fight meetings in the SAP, all have been decided by one goal, with some being decided in overtime. Joe Pavelski has come into his own, scoring seven goals and dishing three assists in the Sharks five-game point streak. Will Pav continue to put up points against the Kings’ workhorse goalie - Jonathan Quick?

#5ToFollow Insider: The LA Kings - @LAKings

You will laugh, you will learn, and you will have fun. This is one of the most interactive and snarky pro team account in the Twitter verse - enjoy it, Monday night.

Follow: @LAKings

4. Liverpool vs. Everton

Details: Tuesday, January 28 @ 3:00 PM ET - Anfield Stadium - Liverpool, England, U.K.

Watch Here: NBCSN on XFINITY

Why Watch: Get the best of both sides of the ball in this epic Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton Tuesday afternoon. Liverpool brings a hellacious set of strikers to the pitch, Suarez and Sturridge, while Everton’s keeper, Tim Howard, is known as one of the best stoppers in the world. Will the firepower of LFC get the Reds a full three point or will the Premiership’s strongest defense (only 20 goals allowed) earn Everton a massive three points in Anfield? The Merseyside Derby - a bitter rivalry between the top of the table - this is method to the madness - this is the #BPLonNBC!

#5ToFollow Insider: Roger Bennett - @rogbennett

Bennett is a writer for ESPNFC, one half of the Men in Blazers, and a strong Everton supporter. Get top-flight analysis from Bennett on the Merseyside Derby matchday.

Follow: @rogbennett

5. Michigan State vs. Iowa

Details: Tuesday, January 28 @ 7:00 PM ET - Carver Hawkeye Arena - Iowa City, IA

Watch Here: ESPN on XFINITY

Why Watch: The Big Ten looks like the best conference in all of college basketball, and we’re treated to two of the best squaring off on Super Tuesday - MSU vs. Iowa! The Spartans bring a tough team to Iowa City, as they’re undefeated on the road this season. They’ll be put to task against this Hawkeyes team that is built around the big bodied Aaron White and sharp shooting Roy Devyn Marble. Can Gary Harris and the Spartans extend spotless road record or will we see another big shakeup in the Big Ten?

#5ToFollow Insider: Jameson Draper - @jamdraper

Draper is a card-carrying member of the ESPN TrueHoop Network, blogging on Sparty’s run to cutting down the net. Follow him for this #B1G matchup Tuesday evening.a

Follow: @jamdraper

For more behind the scenes insights from the biggest sporting events and inside information on sports & social media, make sure to follow Vance McCullough, the XFINITY Sports Guy, @XFINITYSports.