Illinois vs. UConn Final Four Game Preview, Picks, Odds & Data
We’ve finally reached the Final Four with the Illinois Fight Illini representing the Big Ten and the UConn Huskies from the Big East to get it started. Let’s dive into the first Final Four game for Saturday with betting analytics, data, odds and insights.
Illinois vs. UConn Betting Analysis
UConn has completely turned the script around from it’s regular-season ATS record, covering five of seven games which includes the ridiculous 19-point comeback against Duke. The Huskies are on a 3-0 ATS run but are 15-23 on the ATS overall this season, so something has clicked since getting whomped by Saint John’s in the Big East Tournament game. UConn has now also lifted it’s neutral court ATS record to 6-4 on the season.
On the total side, the Huskies have hit the Under in four of six games and have gone Under 135 total points in 10 straight games when facing the Big Ten. Speaking of, Illinois enters with just as impressive ATS numbers lately – covering the last four games and now sports a 6-3 ATS mark on neutral courts. The Fighting Illini are also on an 0-3 Under run.
Illinois vs. UConn Best Bet, Pick & Prediction
Score Prediction
: Illinois 75, UConn 73
Best Bet: Over 139 (-110)
Illinois vs. UConn Game Information
- Date: Saturday, Apr. 4, 2026
- Time: 6:09 p.m. ET
- Network: TBS
- Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium
Illinois vs. UConn Betting Resources
- March Madness Odds
- Daily Betting Trends
- March Madness Betting Sites
- March Madness Promotions
- NCAA Tournament Team Trends
- Efficiency Ratio Rankings
Illinois vs. UConn Betting Odds
Illinois vs. UConn Betting Data
Illinois Fighting Illini
National Title Odds
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- Seed: No. 3
- Record: 28-8
- Conference: Big Ten
- PS/G: 83.8
- PA/G: 68.7
- ORtg: 125.8
- DRtg: 103.1
UConn Huskies
National Title Odds
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- Seed: No. 2
- Record: 33-5
- Conference: Big East
- PS/G: 77.1
- PA/G: 65.2
- ORtg: 116.4
- DRtg: 98.4
Illinois vs. UConn Key Players
Illinois Fighting Illini
- Keaton Wagler – Last Game: 25 points
- David Mirkovic- Last Game: 9 points, 12 rebounds
- Andrej Stojakovic – Last Game: 17 points, 5 rebounds
UConn Huskies
- Tarris Reed, Jr. – Last Game: 26 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks
- Silas Demary, Jr. – Last Game: 11 points, 5 rebounds
- Braylon Mullins – Last Game: 10 points
Photo Credit: AP/Ashley Landis
