UConn vs. Illinois basketball betting odds, point spread
Alton Telegraph • • sports
Key Points:
- The Illinois Fighting Illini and UConn men's basketball teams will face off in the 2026 NCAA Tournament Final Four on April 4 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with the game scheduled for 6:09 p.m. ET.
- Illinois, a No. 3 seed with a 28-8 record, recently defeated Iowa 71-59 in the Elite Eight, led by guard Keaton Wagler's 25 points, while No. 2 seed UConn (33-5) edged Duke 73-72, with center Tarris Reed Jr. contributing 26 points and nine rebounds.
- Illinois is favored by 1.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook, with an over/under of 139.5 points; however, 73% of bets are currently placed on UConn.
- The winner of this game will advance to the NCAA Tournament national championship game on April 6 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- Illinois head coach Brad Underwood is in his ninth season, leading the Illini to their sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, with the program making six Final Four appearances overall, last reaching the Final Four in 2005.
