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Illinois vs Houston Predictions & Picks
Illinois vs Houston Predictions & Picks
Houston are tipped to cover the spread as they win this Elite Eight showdown.
Illinois pose a serious threat, but the Cougars have been playing lockdown defense and they can benefit from playing this matchup in front of a hometown crowd.
- Houston are 7-1 in their last 8 games
- Houston are 2-0-0 ATS in March Madness so far
- Illinois are 3-4 in their previous 7 games
- The Under has cashed in 11 of Houston’s last 15 games
Head To Head
- The all-time series is tied at 3-3
- Houston won 68-53 when the two teams last met in March 2022
Illinois Form
| Date | Opponent | W/L | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb-10 | Wisconsin | L | 90-92 OT | Regular Season |
| Feb-15 | Indiana | W | 71-51 | Regular Season |
| Feb-18 | USC | W | 101-65 | Regular Season |
| Feb-21 | UCLA | L | 94-95 OT | Regular Season |
| Feb-27 | Michigan | L | 70-84 | Regular Season |
| Mar-03 | Oregon | W | 80-54 | Regular Season |
| Mar-08 | Maryland | W | 78-72 | Regular Season |
| Mar-13 | Wisconsin | L | 88-91 OT | Conference Tournament |
| Mar-19 | Penn | W | 105-70 | NCAA Tournament |
| Mar-21 | VCU | W | 76-55 | NCAA Tournament |
Houston Form
| Date | Opposition | W/L | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb-21 | Arizona | L | 66-73 | Regular Season |
| Feb-23 | Kansas | L | 56-69 | Regular Season |
| Feb-28 | Colorado | W | 102-62 | Regular Season |
| Mar-04 | Baylor | W | 77-64 | Regular Season |
| Mar-07 | Oklahoma State | W | 82-75 | Regular Season |
| Mar-12 | BYU | W | 73-66 | Conference Tournament |
| Mar-13 | Kansas | W | 69-47 | Conference Tournament |
| Mar-14 | Arizona | L | 74-79 | Conference Tournament |
| Mar-19 | Idaho | W | 78-47 | NCAA Tournament |
| Mar-21 | Texas A&M | W | 88-57 | NCAA Tournament |
Verdict
The Line shows Illinois are being respected by the oddsmakers for this Sweet 16 showdown – and rightly so.
However, Houston are playing lights out defense and they will have a partisan crowd roaring them on, so we are taking the Cougars in what could descend into a heavyweight slugfest.
However, Houston are playing lights out defense and they will have a partisan crowd roaring them on, so we are taking the Cougars in what could descend into a heavyweight slugfest.
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