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In Michigan, college basketball fans get their first glimpse of Madness on the opening day of March.
Both Oakland University and University of Detroit Mercy will commence their postseason as the Horizon League men’s basketball tournament kicks off on Tuesday night.
Although Cleveland State is the clear favorite at the sportsbooks, the conference includes seven teams that ended the regular season with a close margin of just three games between them.
How to watch the Horizon League tournament
On Tuesday, the Horizon League men’s basketball tournament commences with four games, each being hosted by seeds 5 through 8. After the first and second rounds, the tournament undergoes re-seeding.
On Thursday, during the second round, the top four seeds will join the competition as hosts. ESPN+ will broadcast all games in the first two rounds, starting at either 7 or 8 p.m.
The semifinal matches are scheduled for Monday, March 7th, at Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis. The first match will begin at 7 p.m. and will be televised on ESPNU, while the second match will start at 9:30 p.m. and will be aired on ESPN2.
The tournament’s final is scheduled for Tuesday, March 8th, at 7 p.m. It will take place at Indiana Farmers Coliseum and will be televised on ESPN. The team emerging victorious in the tournament will secure an automatic bid to the NCAA men’s tournament.
Oakland University Horizon League odds
After a remarkable victory against the number one seeded Cleveland State, the Golden Grizzlies enter the conference tournament with great momentum.
This past Saturday, Oakland secured a 65-57 home victory against the Vikings, earning them the fifth seed in the tournament. Additionally, the win brought Cleveland State into a tie with Purdue Fort Wayne, who concluded the season with an impressive nine-game winning streak.
Oakland had a rollercoaster season, concluding with a record of 19-11 overall and 12-7 in conference play. The team started strong, winning their initial seven Horizon League games. However, they faced some setbacks towards the end, losing six out of their last nine matches.
The victory over Cleveland State put an end to a three-game losing streak.
The Horizon League tournament kicks off with a home game for Oakland against 12 seed IUPUI, led by conference co-Player of the Year Jamal Cain. Catch the action live on ESPN+ starting at 8 p.m.
The Grizzlies are among the top contenders in the tournament, with odds ranging from +500 at Caesars Sportsbook MI to +650 at FanDuel Sportsbook MI.
In its inaugural appearance in the finals, Oakland emerged as the runner-up in the 2021 tournament.
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