Big Ten Tournament Picks, Predictions, Odds

Big Ten Tournament Picks, Predictions, Odds

Michigan State claimed the Big Ten regular-season title with room to spare. So the Spartans will get their share of attention in Big Ten Tournament picks, predictions and odds.

But there are several solid outfits behind Sparty, hoping to nab the automatic NCAA Tournament bid. Maryland, Michigan, UCLA, Wisconsin and Purdue are all certainly in the mix. For game updates, check out VegasInsider's Big Ten Tournament Odds Report. For daily picks and predictions from our stable of expert handicappers, don't forget to check out our college basketball picks page!

Read on for more insight on the Big Ten Tourney, and be sure to use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Big Ten Tournament Futures Odds

Michigan State is the favorite in Big Ten futures odds. No surprise there. But the tourney is expected to be a shootout, with six teams at odds of +700 or shorter.

BetMGM's Big Ten Tournament championship odds:

Big Ten Tournament Schedule

The Big Ten Tournament runs from March 12-16 in Indianapolis.

First Round

  • No. 13 Northwestern 72, No. 12 Minnesota 64
  • No. 15 Iowa 77, No. 10 Ohio State 70
  • No. 14 USC 97, No. 11 Rutgers 89 (2OT)

Second Round

  • No. 8 Oregon 72, No. 9 Indiana 59
  • No. 5 Wisconsin 70, No. 13 Northwestern 63
  • No. 7 Illinois 106, No. 15 Iowa 94
  • No. 6 Purdue 76, No. 14 USC 71

Quarterfinals

  • No. 1 Michigan State 74, No. 8 Oregon 64
  • No. 5 Wisconsin 86, No. 4 UCLA 70
  • No. 2 Maryland 88, No. 7 Illinois 65
  • No. 3 Michigan 86, No. 6 Purdue 68

Semifinals

  • No. 5 Wisconsin 77, No. 1 Michigan State 74
  • No. 3 Michigan 81, No. 2 Maryland 80

Championship

  • No. 5 Wisconsin vs. No. 3 Michigan, 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

Big Ten Tournament History

Michigan State was favored in odds to win the Big Ten Tournament. The Spartans haven't won the conference crown since 2019, and they won't do it this year either, getting knocked out in the semifinals.

  • 2025: TBA
  • 2024: Illinois
  • 2023: Purdue
  • 2022: Iowa
  • 2021: Illinois 
  • 2020: None
  • 2019: Michigan State
  • 2018: Michigan
  • 2017: Michigan
  • 2016: Michigan State
  • 2015: Wisconsin 
  • 2014: Michigan State
  • 2013: Ohio State
  • 2012: Michigan State
  • 2011: Ohio State
  • 2010: Ohio State
  • 2009: Purdue
  • 2008: Wisconsin
  • 2007: Ohio State
  • 2006: Iowa
  • 2005: Illinois
  • 2004: Wisconsin
  • 2003: Illinois
  • 2002: Ohio State
  • 2001: Iowa
  • 2000: Michigan State 

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