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Mar 26, 2026 10:05 PM EDT
ILL 65 vs HOU 55
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-2½ (-105)o140½ (-107)
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Illinois Fighting Illini vs Houston Cougars Picks
Updated:Mar 26, 2026 2:15 AM EDT
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit the Houston Cougars at Toyota Center in Houston, TX, on March 26, 2026, in an NCAAB matchup broadcasted on TBS, TruTV, and HBO Max. Our data-driven picks favor Houston with a predicted score of 71-68 and a -2.5 point spread. Houston's recent form includes an 83.7% hit rate on 2way bets over the last 10 games, underscoring profitable betting tips. Illinois holds a competitive 40.7% 2way coverage but trails in expected value. Explore more detailed picks on the NCAAB picks and predictions page.
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-2½ (-105)
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HOU (71) - ILL (68)
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+1.1%
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18/36
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