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Iowa State Cyclones vs. BYU Cougars Game Preview
Big Ten Tournament – USC vs. Purdue Predictions: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Recent Stats
USC Trojans vs. Purdue Boilermakers Game Preview
Big Ten Tournament – Iowa vs. Illinois Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats
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Northwestern Wildcats vs. Wisconsin Badgers Game Preview
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Here's a look at the men's college basketball conference tournament schedule for Thursday, March 13.
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Connecticut's bid for a historic third men's basketball title in row has been bumpy. But there's always hope its championship pedigree will surface.
Wake Forest Demon Deacons play the North Carolina Tar Heels in ACC Tournament
North Carolina Tar Heels (21-12, 14-7 ACC) vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons (21-10, 13-7 ACC) Charlotte, North Carolina; Thursday, 2:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Tar Heels -5.5; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: Wake Forest faces North Carolina in the ACC Tournament. The Demon Deacons are 13-7 against ACC opponents and 8-3 in non-conference play.
Saint Bonaventure takes on Duquesne in A-10 Tournament
Saint Bonaventure ranks third in the A-10 with 35.7 points per game in the paint led by Noel Brown averaging 8.7. The Dukes are 8-10 against A-10 opponents. Duquesne ranks seventh in the A-10 shooting 34.2% from 3-point range.
Temple Owls play in AAC Tournament against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane
Tulsa Golden Hurricane (12-19, 6-12 AAC) vs. Temple Owls (17-14, 9-9 AAC) Fort Worth, Texas; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Owls -2.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Temple plays Tulsa in the AAC Tournament. The Owls have gone 9-9 against AAC teams, with an 8-5 record in non-conference play.
St. John’s takes on Butler in Big East Tournament
St. John's plays in the Big East Tournament against Butler. The Red Storm's record in Big East play is 18-2, and their record is 9-2 in non-conference games. St. John's averages 10.6 turnovers per game and is 20-2 when it wins the turnover battle.
Illinois Fighting Illini play in Big Ten Tournament against the Iowa Hawkeyes
Iowa Hawkeyes (17-15, 8-13 Big Ten) vs. Illinois Fighting Illini (20-11, 12-8 Big Ten) Indianapolis; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Fighting Illini -10.5; over/under is 166 BOTTOM LINE: No. Illinois plays in the Big Ten Tournament against Iowa.
Xavier Musketeers play in Big East Tournament against the Marquette Golden Eagles
Xavier ranks fifth in the Big East with 32.4 points per game in the paint led by Zach Freemantle averaging 10.3. The Golden Eagles are 13-7 against Big East opponents. Marquette ranks eighth in the Big East with 31.0 rebounds per game led by David Joplin averaging 5.4.