2022 Big Ten tournament: Best bets, sleepers and storylines

Previewing the Big Ten men’s basketball tournament.

When the Big Ten Tournament begins March 9, neither of the top two seeds will be the team with the best national ranking. That’s all you need to know about the competitiveness of this conference.

Wisconsin, Illinois, Purdue and Iowa are all ranked, but only one team can leave Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis with the conference title…and it may not even be one of them.

The Big Ten boasts some of the best individual talents in the country; players capable of lifting their teams to victory. It’ll be as fun to keep an eye on them as it’ll be to simply watch the competitiveness of these teams on display.

Below is a look at the favorites, sleepers and players to watch when the 2022 Big Ten Tournament gets underway.

All odds via Tipico Sportsbook