The Cassius Winston-led Michigan State is one of the favorite teams to take the 2019 Big Ten tournament’s title, although Michigan (+150) and Purdue (+150) will give the Spartans a run for their money. With even the Wisconsin Badgers (+500) having a shot, this should be among the most unpredictable tournaments of the week.
The 2019 Big Ten Tournament, which takes place at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, begins today, with the championship game taking place on Sunday, March 17, just before the NCAA tournament field is unveiled.
All games on the Big Ten Network unless otherwise noted
All Times Eastern
First Round – Wednesday, March 13
Game 1: No. 12 Rutgers vs. No. 13 Nebraska | 6:30 p.m. ET
Game 2: No. 11 Illinois vs. No. 14 Northwestern | 9 p.m.
Second Round – Thursday, March 14
Game 3: No. 8 Ohio State vs. No. 9 Indiana | 12:30 p.m.
Game 4: No. 5 Maryland vs. Game 1 winner | 25 minutes after Game 3
Game 5: No. 7 Minnesota vs. No. 10 Penn State | 7 p.m.
Game 6: No. 6 Iowa vs. Game 2 winner | 25 minute after Game 5
Quarterfinals – Friday, March 15
Game 7: No. 1 Michigan State vs. Game 3 winner | 12:30 p.m.
Game 8: No. 4 Wisconsin vs. Game 4 winner | 25 minutes after Game 7
Game 9: No. 2 Purdue vs. Game 5 winner | 7 p.m.
Game 10: No. 3 Michigan vs. Game 6 winner | 25 minutes after Game 9
Semifinals – Saturday, March 16
Game 11: Game 7 winner vs. Game 8 winner | 1 p.m. | CBS Sports
Game 12: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner | 3:30 p.m. | CBS Sports
Championship Game – Sunday, March 17
Game 13: Semifinal winners | 3:30 p.m. | CBS Sports
