Conference championship weekend brings exciting college basketball action and betting opportunities. Here are the key matchups and best bets:

Big Ten Quarterfinals (Friday):

• Illinois vs Indiana: Take Illinois to advance
• Iowa vs Rutgers: Back Iowa to win
• Michigan State vs Wisconsin: Expect MSU upset over injured Wisconsin
• Purdue vs Penn State: Purdue should advance comfortably

MAC Tournament (Cleveland):

• Semifinals (Friday):
  • Toledo (-4) vs Akron
  • Kent State vs Ohio
• Championship (Saturday):
  • Toledo projected to face winner of Kent State/Ohio
• Best Bet: Back Toledo in both games as the MAC's top team

America East Championship (Saturday):

• Vermont (29-5) vs UMBC (18-13)
• Vermont heavily favored but UMBC has upset potential
• Recommended Bet: Take UMBC with the points as value underdog

Key Tournament Betting Tips:

• Consider team health/injuries
• Factor in neutral court locations
• Look for value in underdogs
• Watch for fatigue in teams playing back-to-back

Follow tournament action all weekend as conference champions punch their NCAA Tournament tickets. Focus on teams' current form rather than season-long records when placing bets.

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