🏀 March Madness Predictions Saturday: Expert Picks & Odds for Elite Eight
Last Updated: March 28, 2026 9:17 PM EDT โข 2 minute read X Social Google News Link
The first day of Elite Eight play tips off tonight, and our March Madness predictions for Saturday breakdown both games on the slate.
With No. 9 seed Iowa and No. 3 seed Illinois clashing at 6:09 p.m. ET (TBS/truTV), and No. 2 seed Purdue hoping to upset No. 1 seed Arizona at 8:49 p.m. ET (TBS/truTV), our March Madness bracket predictions expect a pair of electric games with Final Four berths on the line.
๐ Saturday's March Madness schedule
Today's remaining Elite Eight slate:
| Favorite | Underdog | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| (1) Arizona | (2) Purdue | 8:49 p.m. ET | SAP Center at San Jose (San Jose, Calif.) |
๐ March Madness predictions: Saturday's Elite Eight
Check out the latest March Madness odds and Final Four odds.
Purdue vs. Arizona odds & predictions
- Tip-off: 8:49 p.m. ET
- Location: SAP Center at San Jose (San Jose, Calif.)
- TV: TBS/truTV
- Steaming: HBO Max
Purdue vs. Arizona prediction: Purdue +6.5
"Purdue had great preparation for Arizonaโs size and physicality in its two matchups with Michigan, which it split by winning the Big Ten Tournament. The Boilermakers also showed that their No. 1-ranked adjusted offensive efficiency still hums when no one outside of Fletcher Loyer could make a 3-pointer, after they averaged 1.30 points per possession against Texas." - via Mike Spector
๐ March Madness key dates
Selection Sunday: March 15First Four: March 17-18 (Dayton, Ohio)First round: March 19-20Second round: March 21-22Sweet 16: March 26-27- Elite Eight: March 28-29
- Final Four: Saturday, April 4
- National championship game: Monday, April 6
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