VCU vs Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Mar 2026
College Basketball Betting Preview: VCU vs Illinois
No. 11 VCU Rams face No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini in this NCAA Tournament Second Round game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina, with tip-off scheduled for 18:50 on Saturday, March 21.
There’s a lot to like about VCU +10.5 when they meet Illinois. You can get odds of -102 and we need the Rams to avoid a sizeable defeat.
The VCU Rams (28-7, 1st in A-10) advanced to the Second Round after an 82-78 overtime win over the North Carolina Tar Heels.
The Illinois Fighting Illini (25-8, 2nd in Big Ten) cruised past the Penn Quakers 105-70 in the First Round.
| NCAAB Regular Season | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
VCU
|
27-7 | 2773 | 2430 | 343 | 19-3 | 8-4 | 6W |
|
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
VCU vs Illinois Prediction & Picks
Get ready for VCU vs Illinois with all the betting angles covered, from an expert match prediction and correct score advice to player props and a custom bet builder.
Game Prediction
The line of +10.5 looks too big. VCU should be able to stay relatively close to their opponents and we are keen to snap up the -102 that the underdogs cover the spread in this NCAA Tournament contest.
The formbook is always a smart starting point when making basketball predictions. Up-to-date college hoops team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.
Key VCU vs Illinois stats:
VCU +10.5 Probability
According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 50.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our cappers in-depth research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Player Prop Picks
Keaton Wagler (Illini) is available at -130 to secure Over 4.5 assists. We can back him when it comes to a Player Assists bet and hope that Overs comes in.
Latest Keaton Wagler Player Prop Odds
Lazar Djokovic (VCU) can be wagered to have Under 5.5 rebounds at -130. When it comes to Player Rebounds, we’re expecting him to make a total that falls below the line.
Latest Lazar Djokovic Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes VCU +10.5 on the spread, along with Under 152.5 and Keaton Wagler (Illinois) to get Over 4.5 assists.
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Correct Score Prediction
70
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78
Illinois
A 78-70 win for the Illini is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.
VCU vs Illinois Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
With an estimated 88% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their -714 betting odds about Illinois triumphing in this Second Round matchup. VCU Rams are the underdogs at +500 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.
The spread is 11.5 and the total points line is currently 150.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to bet Under 150.5, there are odds of -104.
The good news is that you’ll find a strong selection of game lines and team props for most college contests. The best basketball betting sites provide a wide range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.
Keaton Wagler is favorite when it comes to getting the most points. You can get -125 that he goes Over 17.5 points and -103 when it comes to Under.
Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
VCU Stats
Illinois Stats
- Game Totals: An average of 145.20 pts in the previous 10 games
- Over 152.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 76.20 pts and allowed 69.00 pts in the last 10 games
NCAAB Regular Season Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
|
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
| Atlantic 10 | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Saint Louis
|
28-5 | 2879 | 2294 | 585 | 21-2 | 7-3 | 1L |
|
VCU
|
27-7 | 2773 | 2430 | 343 | 19-3 | 8-4 | 6W |
George Mason
|
23-9 | 2347 | 2160 | 187 | 17-3 | 6-6 | 1L |
Dayton
|
23-11 | 2528 | 2376 | 152 | 16-4 | 7-7 | 1L |
Saint Joseph's
|
22-11 | 2419 | 2306 | 113 | 16-3 | 6-8 | 1L |
Davidson
|
20-13 | 2367 | 2225 | 142 | 12-8 | 8-5 | 1L |
Duquesne
|
18-15 | 2584 | 2481 | 103 | 13-7 | 5-8 | 1L |
George Washington
|
18-15 | 2708 | 2433 | 275 | 13-5 | 5-10 | 1L |
Fordham
|
17-15 | 2235 | 2095 | 140 | 12-8 | 5-7 | 1L |
Rhode Island
|
16-16 | 2236 | 2182 | 54 | 10-7 | 6-9 | 2L |
St. Bonaventure
|
17-17 | 2596 | 2532 | 64 | 10-7 | 7-10 | 1L |
Richmond
|
15-17 | 2455 | 2366 | 89 | 11-8 | 4-9 | 4L |
La Salle
|
9-23 | 2148 | 2370 | -222 | 7-9 | 2-14 | 2L |
Loyola Chicago
|
9-24 | 2204 | 2500 | -296 | 6-12 | 3-12 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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