Conference basketball tournaments are up and running this week, signaling the early stages of March Madness.
The Summit League tips off Saturday, March 5, and runs through the following Tuesday.
Games are held in Sioux Falls, S.D., featuring the conference's top-eight teams.
Odds to Win Summit Conference Tournament
| Team | Odds |
|---|---|
| South Dakota State | -200 |
| North Dakota State | +500 |
| Oral Roberts | +600 |
| UMKC | +1200 |
| South Dakota | +1200 |
| Western Illinois | +2000 |
| Denver | +8000 |
| Nebraska-Omaha | +25000 |
Odds via PointsBet as of March 3
South Dakota State (27-4) didn't lose a Summit League game during the regular season, going a perfect 18-0.
The Jackrabbits' -200 price to win the conference tournament implies a probability of 66.7%.
They finished the regular season profitable against the spread, with a 16-13 clip (55.2%).
North Dakota State (21-9, 13-5) was the only other club in the Summit with 20 or more wins.
St. Thomas and North Dakota were the two conference affiliates who didn't qualify.
Denver, meanwhile, was the best bet during the regular season, with a 17-12 record against the spread (58.6)
Southern Conference Seeds
- South Dakota State
- North Dakota State
- Oral Roberts
- UMKC
- South Dakota
- Western Illinois
- Denver
- Nebraska-Omaha
2022 Summit Conference TV Schedule & Matchups
Saturday, March 5 | ESPN+
Game 1: South Dakota State vs. Omaha, 7 p.m. ET
Game 2: North Dakota State vs. Denver, 9:30 p.m. ET
Sunday, March 6 | ESPN+
Game 3: UMKC vs. South Dakota, 7 p.m. ET
Game 4: Western Illinois vs. Oral Roberts, 9:30 p.m. ET
Semifinals – Monday, March 7 | TBD
Game 5: 6 p.m. ET
Game 6: 8:30 p.m. ET
Championship – Tuesday, March 8 | TBD
Game 7: 8 p.m. ET
