The Sweet 16 just got a little bit sweeter as two perennial powerhouses, known for their heartbreaking losses during March Madness, will meet up in the third round of this year’s NCAA Tournament. The No. 5 Gonzaga Bulldogs, fresh off a stellar 19-point victory over No. 4 Kansas will take on the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers this Thursday.
As mentioned earlier, neither of these teams has a coveted history in the tournament. Just last year, Purdue became just the second No. 1 seed in tournament history to lose to a No. 16 seed. Of course, the first team to do so — 2018 Virginia — wound up winning the national championship a year later. Purdue is hoping a similar situation will befall them as well.
Gonzaga, on the other hand, has experienced no such devastating early round exit, just several trips to the Sweet 16, Elite Eight, and Final Four that have resulted in zero championships. So, the question needs to be asked “Is it better to lose early on with no glimpse at the championship or come so close only for it to be torn away at the last moment?” That question will be answered Thursday as these teams duke it out with a trip to the Elite Eight on the line.
Here are the odds and how to watch Thursday’s Sweet 16 matchup.
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Odds for No. 5 Gonzaga vs. No. 1 Purdue:
The Boilermakers are favorites to defeat the Bulldogs, according to the BetMGM NCAA odds. Looking to wager? Check out the best mobile sports betting apps offering NCAA betting promos in 2023.
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All odds as of Sunday.
- Spread: Purdue (-4.5)
- Moneylines: TBD
- Over/under: 154.5
How to watch Gonzaga vs. Purdue:
When: Friday, March 29, 2024
Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI
Cable TV: TBD
Streaming: Paramount+
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