UConn vs Illinois Predictions & Picks – Huskies To Win March Madness Final Four Clash

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30 Mar 2026
Leigh Copson 30 Mar 2026
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UConn vs Illinois Predictions & Picks

UConn are tipped to repeat their regular season win and advance from the Final Four.

The Huskies continue to sink three-pointers in critical moments, and not only that, they showed in the November meeting that they can slow the Fighting Illini’s perimeter attack.

  • UConn beat Illinois by 13 points during the regular season
  • UConn won as a betting underdog in the previous round
  • UConn have beaten Illinois in each of the previous 2 seasons
  • The Under has cashed in each of the previous 2 meetings

Head To Head

  • UConn Form – Last 10 GamesUConn lead the all-time series 4-1
  • UConn won 74-61 when the two teams last met on November 28

UConn Form

UConn advanced to the FInal Four of March Madness by following up wins over Furman, UCLA and Michigan State with a stunning last-gaps upset of Duke in the Elite Eight.

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
Feb-25 St John's NY W 72-40 Regular Season
Feb-28 Seton Hall W 71-67 Regular Season
Mar-07 Marquette L 62-68 Regular Season
Mar-12 Xavier W 93-68 Conference Tournament
Mar-13 Georgetown W 67-51 Conference Tournament
Mar-14 St John's NY L 52-72 Conference Tournament
Mar-20 Furman W 82-71 NCAA Tournament
Mar-22 UCLA W 73-57 NCAA Tournament
Mar-27 Michigan State W 67-63 NCAA Tournament
Mar-29 Duke W 73=72 NCAA Tournament

Illinois Form

Illinois have advanced to the FInal Four by beating Pennsylvania, VCU and Iowa - with their biggest win being the Sweet 16 upset of the Cougars in Houston.

DateOppositionW/LScoreCompetition
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
Mar-28 Iowa W 71-59 NCAA Tournament

Verdict

UConn are slight underdogs in this one – but they know the blueprint to beat Illinois.

They did it during the regular season, so when you combine that with their ability to come up clutch in big moments, the Huskies make for a tempting pick with the plus-money.

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Best Bet2: Under 139.5 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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