The Big Ten had eight different teams make the NCAA Tournament, and all but three advanced to the second round following Thursday and Friday’s action.
Only Purdue and Indiana received higher than a No. 7 seed, and ironically No. 1 seed Purdue was one of the three teams to lose in the first round of the 2023 NCAA Tournament. Iowa and Illinois also lost in their respective 8/9 matchups.
Here’s how the Big Ten has performed record wise so far and the odds for each team to still win the NCAA Tournament:
Big Ten March Madness Record
The Big Ten had five of their eight representatives advance, but it will be tough to overlook the Purdue loss to Fairleigh Dickinson, the biggest upset in NCAA Tournament history.
However, Indiana took care of business as the No. 4 seed in the Midwest Region in addition to the likes of Maryland, Northwestern, Michigan State and Penn State, who all picked up wins in 8 vs. 9 or 7 vs. 10 matchups, a good sign for the conference since those games are usually toss ups.
Here’s where the Big Ten teams stand so far in the tournament:
- Straight up record: 5-3
- Against the spread record: 5-3
Odds for Big Ten teams remaining to win National Championship
- Indiana (At-Large Bid) – No. 4 seed in Midwest Region: +3500
- Penn State (At-Large Bid) – No. 10 seed in Midwest Region: +13000
- Maryland (At-Large Bid) – No. 8 seed in South Region: +8000
- Northwestern (At-Large Bid) – No. 7 seed in West Region: +20000
- Michigan State (At-Large Bid) – No. 7 seed in East Region: +5500
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Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
