March Madness: Predicting who wins every major conference tournament

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 09: Kenny Williams #24 of the North Carolina Tar Heels reacts after a play against the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Dean Smith Center on March 09, 2019 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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EAST LANSING, MI – MARCH 09: Head coach Tom Izzo and Cassius Winston #5 of the Michigan State Spartans react during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Breslin Center on March 9, 2019 in East Lansing, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Big Ten

Dates: March 13-17
Location: Chicago, IL
Top Seed: Michigan State

Although it may not be as top-heavy as the ACC, the Big Ten is arguably the deepest conference in the country this season. After sending just four teams to the NCAA Tournament a year ago, the Big Ten may send nine squads to the dance this season.

Michigan State and Purdue shared the regular season title, but the Spartans claimed the top seed in the conference tournament due to a head-to-head victory over the Boilermakers. That should prove to be a big blessing for the Spartans, who avoid both Purdue and Michigan until at least the finals.

The other two powerhouses could meet up in the semifinals on Saturday, and that war could take a lot out of the victor. That’s another big advantage for the Spartans, who also have noted March wizard Tom Izzo roaming the sidelines.

Prediction: Michigan State