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Big Ten Tournament Thursday betting picks, odds

Steve Petrella
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The second day of the Big Ten Tournament is Thursday, and while big boys Michigan State and Indiana won't be in action until tomorrow, the second round should be plenty of fun.

Here is some betting information and picks on the four Big Ten games. We'll update and continue adding as the games get closer.

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Michigan vs. Northwestern

Michigan vs. Northwestern

Noon ET, Big Ten Network

Line: Michigan -3 Total: 132.5

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Trends: Michigan 20-11 SU, 15-14 ATS, 18-10-1 O/U. NW 20-11 SU, 14-13-1 ATS, 14-13-1 O/U.

KenPom efficiency ratings: Michigan 54 (overall), 29 (offense), 132 (defense). NW 76, 82, 89

Effective FG percentage: Michigan 55.8, NW 52.8 EFG% against: Michigan 51.3, NW 46.4

Pick: Northwestern +3 or better. These two teams aren't rated that differently and we'll back the Wildcats getting a few.

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Illinois vs. Iowa

Illinois vs. Iowa

2:30 p.m. ET, BTN

Line: Iowa -10.5 Total: 142.5

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Trends: Iowa 21-9 SU, 14-13 ATS, 14-13 O/U. Illinois 14-18 SU, 13-14-3 ATS, 15-14-1 O/U.

KenPom efficiency ratings: Iowa 17 (overall), 22 (offense), 27 (defense). Illinois 126, 152, 136

Effective FG percentage: Iowa 51.9, Illinois 50.3 EFG% against: Iowa 47.3, Illinois 53.3

Pick: OVER 142.5

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Penn State vs. Ohio State

Penn State vs. Ohio State

6:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Line: Ohio State -5.5 Total: 130

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Trends: PSU 16-15 SU, 14-15-1 ATS, 15-15 O/U. OSU 19-12 SU, 16-14-1 ATS, 15-15 O/U.

KenPom efficiency ratings: PSU 136 (overall), 210 (offense), 90 (defense). OSU 62, 140, 26

Effective FG percentage: PSU 46.4, OSU 50.2 EFG% against: PSU 48.4, OSU 46.3

Pick: Pass on the side, as the number feels pretty spot on. Lean toward the UNDER.

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Nebraska vs. Wisconsin

Nebraska vs. Wisconsin

9 p.m. ET, ESPN2

Line: Wisconsin -6 Total: 130.5

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Trends: Wisconsin 20-11 SU, 16-15 ATS, 14-17 O/U. Nebraska 15-17 SU, 15-12 ATS, 16-10-1 O/U.

KenPom efficiency ratings: Wisconsin 27 (overall), 45 (offense), 22 (defense). Nebraska 106, 98, 126

Effective FG percentage: Wisconsin 49.5, Nebraska 50.1 EFG% against: Wisconsin 48.5, Nebraska 49.9

Pick: Pass

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