Thursday’s NCAA Tournament slate tips off with a pair of intriguing matchups, as a heavily favored No. 2 seed looks to cruise into the next round, while a razor-thin Big Ten rivalry game promises fireworks.
Below is a look into the current odds for both matchups and where the money is moving at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook.
No. 11 Texas vs. No. 2 Purdue
The Purdue Boilermakers enter tonight’s game as one of the bigger favorites of the second weekend, tasked with handling an opportunistic Texas squad that has punched well above its No. 11 seed. Purdue’s veteran back court will be the storyline to watch as Matt Painter’s group looks to keep its national title hopes alive.
Texas vs. Purdue Game Info
- 📍 Where: SAP Center at San Jose, San Jose, California
- 📅 Date: Thursday, March 26
- ⏰ Start Time: 7:10 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: CBS
Texas vs. Purdue Current Odds at Hard Rock Bet
Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook has Purdue listed as hefty 7.5-point favorites over the Longhorns:
- Moneyline: Purdue (-425), Texas (+325)
- Point Spread: Purdue -7.5 (-120), Texas +7.5 (+100)
- Total: 146.5
Odds are subject to change.
Texas vs. Purdue Betting Splits
- Hard Rock Bet players are firmly behind the Boilermakers, with 83.6% of moneyline tickets on Purdue to win outright.
- The spread, on the other hand, is a near coin-flip: 52.3% of spread tickets are on Texas +7.5, with the remaining 47.7% on Purdue -7.5.
- Bettors are also leaning heavily toward the Over, with 72.6% of all tickets backing the Over 146.5.
No. 9 Iowa vs. No. 4 Nebraska
The first game in Houston features a Big Ten rivalry renewed on the biggest stage, as Iowa and Nebraska meet in what figures to be a tightly contested grind-it-out battle. The Cornhuskers hold a slight edge in terms of odds, but Iowa has been one of the tournament’s better stories and likely won’t go down quietly.
Iowa vs. Nebraska Game Info
- 📍 Where: Toyota Center, Houston, Texas
- 📅 Date: Thursday, March 26
- ⏰ Start Time: 7:30 PM ET
- 📺💻 TV/Streaming: TBS, truTV
Iowa vs. Nebraska Current Odds at Hard Rock Bet
- Moneyline: Nebraska (-130), Iowa (+105)
- Point Spread: Nebraska (-1.5), Iowa (+1.5)
- Total: 132.5
Iowa vs. Nebraska Betting Splits
- Nebraska is the more popular side here, attracting 59.6% of all moneyline tickets.
- Players are backing the Cornhuskers to cover the short spread as well, with 67.7% of spread tickets on Nebraska -1.5 and 32.3% on Iowa +1.5.
- Similar to the Purdue/Texas game, the Over is the popular pick, with 73.6% of tickets backing the Over 132.5.
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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