The Big Ten Conference Tournament is set to take place in Indianapolis, featuring up to nine potential NCAA Tournament teams. As the reigning champions and top seed, Illinois leads a competitive field alongside other strong contenders.

Current Tournament Betting Odds:

• Purdue +175
• Illinois +275
• Iowa +400
• Wisconsin +800
• Ohio State +1200
• Michigan +1400
• Rutgers +1400
• Michigan State +1600
• Indiana +2200
• Northwestern +6600
• Penn State +8000
• Nebraska +5000
• Maryland +10000
• Minnesota +10000

Key Tournament Storylines:

The Ohio State Buckeyes enter as the 6th seed after a late-season slide cost them a double-bye. Despite longer +1200 odds, they've proven capable of competing with the conference's top teams.

Many anticipate a third Illinois-Purdue championship matchup, with Purdue having won their previous two meetings this season. While upsets are common in March, these two programs appear positioned to navigate through the bracket.

Tournament Impact:

• Winner could improve NCAA Tournament seeding
• Opportunity for bubble teams to secure tournament bids
• Chance for lower seeds to build momentum for next season

The tournament's competitive nature and high-quality teams should provide exciting basketball as teams compete for the automatic NCAA Tournament bid and improved seeding positions.

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