No. 3 Illinois vs No. 1 Connecticut
- When: 6:09 PM ET, Saturday, March 30, 2024
- Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
- Where to watch: TBS
Game Odds, Spread, Moneyline & Total
Illinois (#3) @ Connecticut (#1)
Moneyline
Illinois (#3) +320
Connecticut (#1) -430
Illinois (#3) @ Connecticut (#1)
Point Spread
Illinois (#3) 8.5 (-105)
Connecticut (#1) -8.5 (-115)
Illinois (#3) @ Connecticut (#1)
Total
Over 155.5 (-115)
Under 155.5 (-105)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Team Record & Betting Stats
| Name | Record | ATS | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 29-8 | 23-13-1 | 84.22 | 73.24 |
| Connecticut | 34-3 | 25-12 | 81.57 | 63.57 |
| Name | ATS Home | ATS Away | OU Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8-9-1 | 8-3 | 26-11 |
| Connecticut | 9-7 | 7-4 | 16-20-1 |
Illinois Fighting Illini Last 5 Games
| Opp | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IAST | 72-69 | W | 1.5 | 147 | W/U |
| DUQ | 89-63 | W | -10 | 147 | W/O |
| MORE | 85-69 | W | -11 | 147 | W/O |
| WIS | 93-87 | W | -3.5 | 147.5 | W/O |
| NEB | 98-87 | W | -5 | 154.5 | W/O |
Connecticut Huskies Last 5 Games
| Opp | score | Result | line | Total | ATS Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SDST | 82-52 | W | -12 | 136.5 | W/U |
| NWEST | 75-58 | W | -13.5 | 136 | W/U |
| STET | 91-52 | W | -27.5 | 145.5 | W/U |
| MARQ | 73-57 | W | -9.5 | 143 | W/U |
| SJU | 95-90 | W | -9 | 149 | L/O |
Game Preview
Even though top-seeded UConn has put together a dominant NCAA Tournament run, it isn’t expecting to walk right by third-seeded Illinois when the teams meet in the Elite Eight on Saturday.
The Huskies (34-3) have won their first three games of the tourney by an average of 28.7 points, most recently recording an 82-52 blowout over fifth-seeded San Diego State on Thursday in the Sweet 16.
However, UConn coach Dan Hurley isn’t taking the Fighting Illini (29-8) lightly.
by FLM
Betting Odds Trends
| Illinois Fighting Illini | ||
|---|---|---|
| Illinois are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games | ||
| The total has gone OVER in 5 of Illinois’ last 6 games | ||
| Illinois are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against an opponent in the Big East | ||
| Connecticut Huskies | ||
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut are 9-1 ATS in their last 10 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Connecticut’s last 8 games | ||
| The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Connecticut’s last 5 games against an opponent in the Big Ten | ||
Illinois Fighting Illini Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| Max Williams | Out indefinitely – Undisclosed – 3/6/24 |
Connecticut Huskies Injuries
| Player | Status/Updated |
|---|---|
| No injuries to report. |
NCAAB Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: Connecticut 78-73
Expert Pick: Illinois +8½ (-105) & Under 155
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $373
- NCAAB Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
