Illinois Fighting Illini (28-8 SU, 21-15-2 ATS) vs. Connecticut Huskies (34-3 SU, 24-13-1 ATS)
Where: TD Garden, Boston, MA (Neutral Site)
When: Saturday, March 30th, 6:09 PM ET
Watch: TBS
Betting Odds:
Point Spread: Illinois +8.5 / UCONN -8.5
Total Points: 155
Money Line: Illinois +296 / UCONN -382
Season Snapshot:
Illinois: Boasting a 28-8 straight-up (SU) record and an impressive 21-15-2 against the spread (ATS), the Fighting Illini are riding an 8-game winning streak. Notably, they’re 4-3 SU as underdogs and have shown a strong propensity for covering the spread in neutral and away settings (9-3-1 ATS).
Connecticut: The Huskies come in with a formidable 34-3 SU record, highlighted by an 11-game winning streak. Despite this game being at a neutral site, their record as favorites is notable, with an ATS record of 24-12-1.
Recent Form:
Illinois managed a 72-69 victory over Iowa State in their last outing, showcasing their fighting spirit even when scoring below their season average. The defensive side looks to be their Achilles’ heel, giving up an average of 73.3 points per game.
UCONN’s last performance was a dominant 82-52 win over San Diego State, proving their defensive mettle by ranking 16th nationwide in points allowed, conceding only 64.3 points per game.
Injury Report:
Illinois is without Max Williams due to an undisclosed issue, a minor blow to their depth. Connecticut enters this matchup relatively healthy, with no significant injuries reported.
