Illinois vs UConn Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds

By Anthony Brown, NCAAB Analyst | Published: 10 months ago | Last Updated: Mar 29, 17:27 | 4 min read

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UConn Can Cover the Line

NCAA Tournament Elite 8 – East: No. 3 Illinois (29-8, 17-6 Big Ten) play No. 1 UConn (34-3, 21-2 Big East) at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts.

We’re confident of backing UConn to cover the -8.5 spread when they face Illinois. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -110.

Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

Illinois Fighting Illini won 72-69 against Iowa State Cyclones in their previous game.

UConn Huskies won 82-52 against San Diego State Aztecs in their last game.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UConn	18-8	2023	1771	252	12-3	6-5	1W
Illinois	17-10	2266	1956	310	12-5	5-5	2L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

A good deal of research goes into our college basketball picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Illinois vs UConn stats:

The -8.5 line has been covered by UConn in 8 of their last 10 games.
The -8.5 line has been covered by UConn in 16 of their last 20 games.
The -8.5 line has been covered by UConn in 4 consecutive games.

Illinois vs UConn Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing UConn at -8.5 in this college showdown. We can get odds of -110 and this is our best pick.

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UConn -8.5 Probability

The sportsbooks make it a 52.4% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball bet.

Our Pick

UConn -8.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Published 05:27, 29 March 2024

Player Props

Top Pick: 5 +400

Illinois vs UConn Bet Builder Tips

Spread UConn -8.5

Player Points Coleman Hawkins Under 10.5

Player Points Cam Spencer Over 14.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes UConn -8.5 on the spread, followed by Coleman Hawkins (Illinois) Under 10.5 points and Cam Spencer (UConn) Over 14.5 points.

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Correct Score Prediction

Illinois

70 - 82 UConn logo

UConn

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on UConn to record a 82-70 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

Illinois vs UConn Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Books Make UConn Big Favorites

The sportsbooks have UConn at -435 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 81% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. The market suggests that Illinois are least likely to win at +320.

9 is where the spread lies, with total points being 155.5 right now. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you fancy Under 155.5, then the odds are -114.

Connecticut are favorites at odds of -240 when it comes to the Race to 20 Points betting, with Illinois available at +170 should you think they’ll reach this number first.

If you’re betting on college basketball, we recommend heading to the betting sites and scanning through the wide range of team props and game lines. There’s the opportunity to wager pre-game and in-game.

Betting Lines & Odds

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Terrence Shannon Jr. Favorite to Score the Most Points

Terrence Shannon Jr. is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -105 that he gets Over 22.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -122.

Player Points

Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois)

Tristen Newton (UConn)

Cam Spencer (UConn)

Marcus Domask (Illinois)

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Player Assists

Tristen Newton (UConn)

Marcus Domask (Illinois)

Terrence Shannon Jr. (Illinois)

Stephon Castle (UConn)

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Player Rebounds

Donovan Clingan (UConn)

Tristen Newton (UConn)

Marcus Domask (Illinois)

Coleman Hawkins (Illinois)

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Last 5 Games

Illinois

NCAAB March Madness: 29/03 Illinois 72 Iowa State69
NCAAB March Madness: 24/03 Duquesne 63 Illinois89
NCAAB March Madness: 21/03 Morehead State 69 Illinois85
NCAAB: 17/03 Wisconsin 87 Illinois93
NCAAB: 16/03 Nebraska 87 Illinois98

UConn

NCAAB March Madness: 29/03 San Diego State 52 UConn82
NCAAB March Madness: 25/03 Northwestern 58 UConn75
NCAAB March Madness: 22/03 Stetson 52 UConn91
NCAAB: 16/03 Marquette 57 UConn73
NCAAB: 15/03 St. Johns 90 UConn95

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Moneyline

9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 games
10 wins and 0 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

+8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games
+8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

-8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
-8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 9 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 162.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 163.20 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 155: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
Over 155 on the Road: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 85.40 pts and allowed 76.70 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 83.40 pts and allowed 79.80 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

Game Totals: An average of 143.10 pts in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.30 pts in the previous 10 home games
Over 155: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 games
Over 155 at Home: Covered in 1 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.00 pts and allowed 61.10 pts in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 82.40 pts and allowed 59.90 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season

Big East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
St. John's	22-4	2033	1706	327	16-1	6-3	1W
Marquette	20-6	2011	1744	267	13-2	7-4	2W
Creighton	18-8	1954	1787	167	12-4	6-4	2L
UConn	18-8	2023	1771	252	12-3	6-5	1W
Xavier	17-10	2087	1906	181	13-2	4-8	3W
Georgetown	15-10	1772	1654	118	12-4	3-6	1L
Villanova	15-12	2005	1834	171	12-4	3-8	2L
Providence	12-14	1882	1839	43	10-6	2-8	1W
Butler	12-14	1929	1883	46	10-7	2-7	1L
DePaul	11-15	1892	1902	-10	10-6	1-9	3L
Seton Hall	7-19	1623	1816	-193	7-9	0-10	1L

Big Ten	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Michigan State	21-5	2057	1753	304	15-3	6-2	2W
Wisconsin	21-5	2132	1836	296	14-1	7-4	5W
Michigan	20-5	2040	1775	265	13-2	7-3	6W
Maryland	20-6	2171	1746	425	17-1	3-5	3W
Purdue	19-8	2112	1891	221	13-4	6-4	3L
UCLA	19-8	2024	1748	276	13-4	6-4	1L
Oregon	18-8	1987	1859	128	10-4	8-4	2W
Nebraska	17-9	1972	1855	117	11-4	6-5	1W
Illinois	17-10	2266	1956	310	12-5	5-5	2L
Ohio State	15-11	2079	1875	204	11-6	4-5	1L
Indiana	15-11	1966	1902	64	11-5	4-6	1L
USC	14-11	1915	1823	92	11-7	3-4	1L
Iowa	14-11	2103	1987	116	13-5	1-6	1L
Minnesota	14-12	1790	1801	-11	10-7	4-5	2W
Washington	12-12	1720	1765	-45	10-6	2-6	1W
Northwestern	13-13	1912	1832	80	12-4	1-9	3L
Penn State	13-13	2066	1912	154	12-5	1-8	7L
Rutgers	12-14	1964	1964	0	9-8	3-6	3L