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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 in this week’s Big Ten Tournament would be beneficial for both teams.
The Wolverines will be competing against Indiana in the second round of the tournament on Thursday at 11:30 a.m., while the Spartans will go up against Maryland at 6:30 p.m.
How to watch the Big Ten Tournament
The commencement of the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament is scheduled for Wednesday evening, featuring the participation of the bottom four teams. The tournament will conclude on Sunday, hosting one of the last games before the announcement of the NCAA Tournament field.
Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis is the venue for all games.
- On Wednesday, March 9th, the Big Ten Network aired the First Round matchups. In an intense game, No. 13 Northwestern emerged victorious with a close score of 71-69 against No. 12 Nebraska. In another matchup, No. 11 Penn State secured a win with a score of 60-51 against No. 14 Minnesota.
- On Thursday, March 10th, the second round of games will take place on the Big Ten Network. The schedule is as follows:<br><br>- At 11:30 a.m., No. 8 Michigan will face off against No. 9 Indiana.<br>- 25 minutes after Game 1, No. 5 Iowa will go up against No. 13 Northwestern.<br>- At 6:30 p.m., No. 7 Michigan State will compete against No. 10 Maryland.<br>- 25 minutes after Game 3, No. 6 Ohio State will take on No. 11 Penn State.
- The quarterfinals will take place on Friday, March 11 and will be aired on the Big Ten Network. The first match will be between No. 1 Illinois and either Michigan or Indiana at 11:30 a.m. The second match will be between No. 4 Rutgers and either Iowa or Northwestern, starting 25 minutes after the first quarterfinal. In the evening, No. 2 Wisconsin will face either Michigan State or Maryland at 6:30 p.m. The final match of the day will be between No. 3 Purdue and either Ohio State or Penn State, starting 25 minutes after the third quarterfinal.
- The semifinal matches will be held on Saturday, March 12, and will be broadcasted on CBS. Semifinal 1 will start at 1 p.m., followed by Semifinal 2 which will begin 25 minutes after Semifinal 1 ends.
- The CBS broadcast of the final will take place on Sunday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m.
Big Ten Tournament betting odds
Purdue is expected to emerge victorious in Indianapolis, despite being the No. 3 seed at the start of the tournament.
However, the odds indicate a highly unpredictable season in the league, which is packed with strong teams. For instance, Rutgers, despite defeating several top teams in the conference, holds the No. 4 seed but is considered less likely to succeed by the sportsbooks compared to both Michigan and Michigan State.
The Wolverines, victorious in three out of their last five games, showcased their dominance with a resounding victory over Michigan State and an impressive away triumph against Ohio State. With coach Juwan Howard returning, after serving a suspension for his actions following Michigan’s loss to Wisconsin, they are determined to clinch the Big Ten Tournament.
After struggling towards the end, losing seven of its last 10 games, Michigan State managed to secure a victory against the league favorite, Purdue.
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Between Wednesday, March 9, and Friday, March 11, the Big Ten Tournament boost pack grants three 10% profit boosts to those who choose to participate. These boosts are not limited to the Big Ten Tournament alone and can be utilized on any college basketball games during the specified dates.
