Field is Depaul, Villanova, Rutgers, and Providence. 16 team tournament. First Round - Tuesday, March 6 1 1 12:00 PM #9 Connecticut vs. #16 DePaul ESPN2 2 2:00 PM #12 St. John's vs. #13 Pittsburgh ESPN2 2 3 7:00 PM #10 Seton Hall vs. #15 Providence ESPNU 4 9:00 PM #11 Rutgers vs. #14 Villanova ESPNU
I of course will be letting it all ride on the 'home' team. SU is the best team in the conference, and it shouldn't be a shock if they prove it again in Madison Square Garden. The big east is down this year, and there are only a handful of real quality teams. SU only has to win 3 games, they will be in the best shape out of anybody. If they come out of this week healthy, its a big win, even if they don't win the tournament title.
I wouldn't bet Syracuse simply because they have such short odds. They still have to win three games, despite the double bye. My first bet was on WVU, because I think they're pretty talented and 25/1 is a nice price.
