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It is highly probable that both Michigan and Michigan State have secured their spots in the men’s NCAA Tournament through their performance.
However, a few victories for either team in the upcoming Big Ten Tournament would be beneficial.
The second round of the tournament will see the Wolverines facing off against Indiana at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, while the Spartans will take on Maryland at 6:30 p.m.
How to watch the Big Ten Tournament
On Wednesday night, the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament commences, featuring the bottom four teams. The tournament concludes on Sunday, showcasing one of the final games before the NCAA Tournament field is revealed.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is the venue for all games.
- On Wednesday, March 9th, the Big Ten Network aired the first round of games. In the first match, No. 13 Northwestern emerged victorious with a score of 71, narrowly defeating No. 12 Nebraska, who scored 69. In the second game, No. 11 Penn State secured a 60-51 win against No. 14 Minnesota.
- On Thursday, March 10th, the second round of the Big Ten Network tournament will commence. The day will kick off with a match between No. 8 Michigan and No. 9 Indiana at 11:30 a.m. Following that game, No. 5 Iowa will face off against No. 13 Northwestern, with the game starting 25 minutes after the conclusion of the first match. In the evening, No. 7 Michigan State will compete against No. 10 Maryland at 6:30 p.m. Finally, No. 6 Ohio State will take on No. 11 Penn State, with the game starting 25 minutes after the conclusion of Game 3.
- On Friday, March 11, the Quarterfinals will take place on the Big Ten Network. The first match will be between No. 1 Illinois and either Michigan or Indiana at 11:30 a.m. Following that, No. 4 Rutgers will face either Iowa or Northwestern, 25 minutes after the conclusion of the first quarterfinal match. In the evening, No. 2 Wisconsin will take on either Michigan State or Maryland at 6:30 p.m. Lastly, No. 3 Purdue will compete against either Ohio State or Penn State, 25 minutes after the conclusion of the third quarterfinal match.
- The first semifinal will take place on Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m. The second semifinal will begin 25 minutes after the conclusion of the first semifinal. Both matches will be broadcasted on CBS.
- Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m. marks the grand finale, airing on CBS.
Big Ten Tournament betting odds
Purdue, although seeded No. 3, is the top pick to emerge victorious and claim the championship in Indianapolis.
However, the odds indicate that the league has been unpredictable throughout the entire season and is packed with strong competitors. For instance, Rutgers, despite securing numerous victories against several top teams in the conference, is positioned as the No. 4 seed, yet its odds are lower than those of Michigan and Michigan State according to the sportsbooks.
With three victories in their last five games, including a dominant performance against Michigan State and a successful away match against Ohio State, the Wolverines are poised to triumph in the Big Ten Tournament. Coach Juwan Howard, who received a suspension for the last five regular season games due to his actions following Michigan’s loss against Wisconsin, will be making a return to the team.
After struggling towards the end, losing seven out of its last 10 games, Michigan State managed to secure a victory against the favored team in the league, Purdue.
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