Illinois vs Iowa Predictions & Picks – Fighting Ilini To Take March Madness Elite Eight Clash

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  • Game is taking place at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas
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Illinois vs Iowa Predictions & Picks

Illinois are tipped to cover the spread as they advance to the Final Four.

The Fighting Illini can make the most of its size advantage at both ends of the court, while also doing a better job of protecting the basketball and shooting it more efficiently.

  • Illinois are 3-0-0 ATS in March Madness
  • Illinois are 9-1 in the last 10 meetings with Iowa (9-1-0 ATS)
  • The Under has cashed in each of Illinois’ last 2 games
  • The Under has hit in 2 of Iowa’s previous 3 games in the tournament

Head To Head

  • Illinois lead the all-time series 95-77
  • Illinois won 75-69 when the two teams last met on January 11

Illinois Form

Illinois enter this Elite Eight encounter having already eliminated Pennsylvania, VCU and Houston from the national tournament.

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
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
Mar-26 Houston W 65-55 NCAA Tournament

Iowa Form

Iowa go into this matchup having already beaten Clemson, Florida and Nebraska as part of a surprise run to the Elite Eight. 

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-22 Wisconsin L 71-84 Regular Season
Feb-25 Ohio State W 74-57 Regular Season
Feb-28 Penn State L 69-71 Regular Season
Mar-05 Michigan L 68-71 Regular Season
Mar-08 Nebraska L 75-84 OT Regular Season
Mar-11 Maryland W 75-64 Conference Tournament
Mar-12 Ohio State L 69-72 Conference Tournament
Mar-20 Clemson W 67-61 NCAA Tournament
Mar-22 Florida W 73-72 NCAA Tournament
Mar-26 Nebraska W 77-71 NCAA Tournament

Verdict

Could Illinois be in for a letdown after dumping out Houston in their own hometown?

We are not expecting one – the Fighting Illini have already beaten Iowa once this season, and they have pretty much dominated the Hawkeyes for several years now.

Best Bet1: Illinois -6.5 Spread @-111.11 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 138.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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