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NCAA Men's College Basketball Big East Tournament Betting Preview: Providence Longshot Provides Value

The Big East tournament kicks off at Madison Square Garden this Wednesday, March 9! Which teams are our writers backing?

Here are the current odds on SI Sportsbook:

  • Villanova +163
  • Connecticut +333
  • Providence +500
  • Marquette +600
  • Creighton +1200
  • Seton Hall +1400
  • Xavier +1700
  • St. John's +2200
  • Butler +3000
  • DePaul +6000
  • Georgetown +40000

Villanova is the current favorite, having won this tournament three of the last four seasons, despite Providence having the No. 1 seed via winning their first conference title.