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We’re reaching the end of March Madness, and we have two solid Elite Eight matchups to consider for Saturday.
My Elite Eight moneyline picks see two Big Ten teams in favorable matchups advancing to next weekend’s Final Four.
Read on for my March Madness picks for March 28.
March Madness moneyline picks on Saturday, March 28
| Matchup | Pick |
|---|---|
 Iowavs  Illinois |
-290 |
 Purduevs  Arizona |
+220 |
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Expert March Madness Elite Eight moneyline picks for Saturday
No. 9 Iowa vs No. 3 Illinois: Illinois (-290)
The Illinois Fighting Illini have owned this matchup, winning nine of the last 10 against the Iowa Hawkeyes, and there’s no reason to think that changes Saturday.
They bring one of the best offenses in the country and make enough stops when it matters most. Iowa hasn’t been able to slow them down in recent meetings, and that’s likely to continue here.
Illinois is simply the more balanced team, and they’ve proven it in large samples against Iowa. That balance and consistency are why they reach the Final Four.
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No. 2 Purdue vs No. 1 Arizona: Purdue (+220)
The Purdue Boilermakers bring a ton of big game experience into this Elite Eight matchup with the Arizona Wildcats.
Arizona’s style shouldn’t bother them. Purdue is used to tough Big Ten games, and knows how to deal with high-scoring teams like this.
They’ll control the tempo and take Arizona out of their rhythm. Look for Purdue to pressure the Wildcats’ young guards, force bad shots, and slow the game down to beat them in the half-court.
Purdue’s experience should be the difference and send them to the Final Four.
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