Gonzaga vs. Purdue Sweet 16 Matchup: Odds, Date, and How to Watch March Madness Action
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.
Gonzaga vs. Purdue: A Sweet 16 Showdown
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.
History of Heartbreak
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.
Odds and Viewing Information
Here are the odds and how to watch Thursday's Sweet 16 matchup.
Game Odds
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.
How to Watch
When: Friday, March 29, 2024
Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI
Cable TV: TBD
Streaming: Paramount+
Streaming Options
Stream the game: Catch NCAA March Madness action with a Fubo subscription
How to watch NCAA Men's Basketball March Madness 2024
All games will be broadcast across CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV. Here are additional streaming options to watch all the action on your devices.
- Stream through Paramount+
- Stream through HULU with Live TV
- NCAA March Madness Live app
- Stream through DirecTV Stream