Vaughn Dalzell shares his Power Rankings for the Big Ten with teams like Illinois and Michigan State closing in on Purdue.
1. Purdue Boilermakers (18-2, 7-2)
Upcoming games: Saturday at Rutgers (-12), Wednesday vs Northwestern (-15) *Projected lines*
Odds to win the Big Ten: (-350)
Purdue tops this poll once again as they ride a four-game winning streak into a road game at Rutgers on Sunday. With upcoming contests versus Rutgers, Northwestern, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Minnesota, the Boilermakers are about to get through arguably the toughest remaining stretch of the regular season.
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2. Wisconsin Badgers (15-4, 7-1)
Upcoming games: Friday vs Michigan State (-5), Thursday at Nebraska (-1)
*Projected lines*
Odds to win the Big Ten: (+380)
The Badgers rebounded from a road loss at Penn State with back-to-back wins over Indiana and at Minnesota. Wisconsin’s road doesn’t get any easier over the next 10 days with home contests versus Michigan State and Purdue, plus a road game at Nebraska. Wisconsin is a 2A right now with this next team.
3. Illinois Fighting Illini (14-4, 5-2)
Upcoming games: Wednesday at Northwestern (-4), Saturday vs Indiana (-14) *Projected lines*
Odds to win the Big Ten: (+600)
Terrence Shannon Jr. returned for Illinois and the Fighting Illini earned wins over Rutgers. Shannon posted 16 points, 4 assists, and one steal in that win. With a deep bench that was utilized during his six-game absence (4-2 record), Illinois can be a National Contende with Shannon on the court.
4. Michigan State Spartans (12-7, 4-4)
Upcoming games: Friday at Wisconsin (+5), Tuesday vs Michigan (-9)
*Projected lines*
Odds to win the Big Ten: (+4000)
The stock is up…
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Publish date : 2024-01-24 18:37:51
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