Big Ten Tournament Odds 2024: Illinois Takes Down Wisconsin for Conference Title
Following an unexpected upset of top-seeded Purdue in the semifinals, the Illinois Fighting Illini emerged victorious in the Big Ten Tournament, defying the second shortest odds in the tournament according to college basketball betting lines.
The Purdue Boilermakers, as the top seed in the Big Ten Tournament, were heavily favored to win the title for the second consecutive year. Led by Wooden Award frontrunner Zach Edey, Purdue had odds as short as -110 to emerge victorious in the conference tournament.
Nevertheless, the Boilermakers, who were favored at even money or shorter on all of our top March Madness betting sites, suffered an upset by the Wisconsin Badgers in the semifinals of the Big Ten Tournament. This unexpected outcome paved the way for the Illinois Fighting Illini to emerge victorious against the Badgers in the championship game, securing a 93-87 win.
Illinois’s fourth conference tournament title since 2003 improved their March Madness odds and increased their popularity among college basketball picks heading into the NCAA Tournament.
2024 Big Ten Tournament odds
(Odds updated March 11)
| Team | DraftKings | FanDuel | BetMGM | Caesars | bet365 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue | +100 | +100 | -110 ❄️ | +100 | +100 |
| Illinois | +300 | +290 | +300 | +280 ❄️ | +300 |
| Nebraska | +700 | +1100 | +750 | +750 | +700 |
| Michigan State | +1000 | +1400 | +1000 | +1100 | +1200 |
| Wisconsin | +1500 | +1200 ❄️ | +1600 | +1400 | +1400 |
| Northwestern | +1600 | +2000 | +1400 ❄️ | +1600 | +1600 |
| Ohio State | +3500 | +3000 | +3500 | +3000 | +3300 |
| Iowa | +3500 | +3300 ❄️ | +4000 | +4000 | +4000 |
| Maryland | +6000 ❄️ | +6500 | +8000 | +7500 | +6600 |
| Indiana | +6000 | +4000 | +4000 | +7500 | +7500 |
| Minnesota | +10000 | +10000 | +10000 | +9000 ❄️ | +10000 |
| Penn State | +15000 | +11000 | +10000 ❄️ | +15000 | +15000 |
| Rutgers | +20000 | +22000 | +20000 | +25000 | +25000 |
| Michigan | +35000 | +25000 | +20000 ❄️ | +25000 | +25000 |
Finishing the regular season with a 14-6 record in conference play, the Fighting Illini entered the Big Ten Tournament as the No. 2 seed. Terrence Shannon Jr. and Marcus Domask led the team in scoring, making the Illini one of the top offensive teams in the country all season with an average of 84.2 points per game in conference play, leading the Big Ten.
With Edey graduating from Purdue and Shannon Jr. and Domask graduating from Illinois, the next season could bring in new contenders for the Big Ten Tournament title. The odds for the 2025 Big Ten Tournament are expected to be released in early March of that year, prior to the conference tournament. Odds for the Big Ten regular season will probably be available in the summer.
2024 Big Ten Tournament bracket
Recent Big Ten basketball winners
| Year | Regular season | Tournament |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Purdue | Illinois |
| 2022-23 | Purdue | Purdue |
| 2021-22 | Illinois, Wisconsin | Iowa |
| 2020-21 | Michigan | Illinois |
| 2019-20 | Wisconsin, Michigan State, Maryland | Cancelled |
| 2018-19 | Michigan State, Purdue | Michigan State |
| 2017-18 | Michigan State | Michigan |
| 2016-17 | Purdue | Michigan |
| 2015-16 | Indiana | Michigan State |
| 2014-15 | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| 2013-14 | Michigan | Michigan State |
Big Ten basketball FAQs
Who won the Big Ten Tournament this year?
Illinois defeated Wisconsin 93-87 to win the Big Ten Tournament championship. The Fighting Illini, who were considered underdogs with odds as long as +300, had a 25% chance of winning according to our odds converter.
Who won the Big Ten Tournament last year?
In a thrilling finish, Purdue emerged victorious in the 2023 Big Ten Tournament, holding off a late surge by Penn State to clinch a 67-65 victory and capture only its second championship title in tournament history.
Who won the Big Ten regular-season title?
In the 2023-24 regular season, Purdue clinched the Big Ten title with a conference record of 17-3, finishing three games ahead of second-place Illinois.
When will the 2024-25 season start?
The college basketball season for 2024-25 will kick off in early November, with the Big Ten schedule set to begin in early December.
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