Ross’ Elite Eight Sparkling Jewel
(NCAAB) Illinois vs. Connecticut, 03/30/2024 6:09 PM, Score: 52 - 77
Point Spread: 8.50 | -103.00 Illinois (Away)
Result: Loss
Illinois vs. Connecticut 6:09 PM ET
Game# 651-652
Play On: Illinois +8.5

I am not going to waste my time nor yours attempting to poke holes into a UConn team that has few if any to dive into. I have contended from the start that Illinois was the most serious threat to UConn in the East Region. I am just 1 more monumental effort by the Illini from being prophetic with that statement. Nevertheless, we aren’t taking about an NCAA Tournament bracket prediction and more importantly picking a point-spread winner. Illinois is an extremely profitable 6-1 ATS as an underdog this season and won 4 of those 7 contests outright. They also have a superstar player in Terrance Shannon Jr. Who is averaging 30.4 points scored per contest during Illinois current 7-game unbeaten streak. But, the Illini also possess an outstanding supporting cast beyond Shannon. Give me Illinois plus points.