Big Ten Tournament Preview + Backing/Fading Michigan State, Purdue and others in March

March 7: Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas) and Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) are joined by Dana O’Neil (@DanaONeilWriter) of The Athletic to preview the Big Ten Tournament. The trio analyze conference teams currently on the bubble of The Big Dance, discuss teams who could do damage later in March and break down why the NCAA Tournament should be wide open. Brad and Vaughn then conclude the show with their favorite bets on Tuesday.

(01:45) – Early Big Ten Tournament matchups: Ohio State-Wisconsin, Minnesota-Nebraska and Penn State-Illinois

(07:15) – Penn State and Michigan’s path to secure an at-large bid to The Big Dance

(09:30) – Why Michigan State is Dana’s pick to win the Big Ten Tournament

(11:00) – Projecting Iowa, Purdue and Indiana in the NCAA Tournament

(17:00) – What to make of Northwestern as we enter Tournament season

(19:00) – Dangerous teams that could make a run at The Big Dance: UConn, Marquette, Gonzaga and Kentucky

(25:35) – Brad and Vaughn’s favorite Tuesday bets: Benefica-Club Brugge in Champions League, Louisville-Boston College and Gonzaga-Saint Mary’s