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Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Where things stand
Apr. 21—The transfer portal officially closes at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday. That doesn't mean players in the portal have to decide on a new college basketball home, but if they're going to leave that option open they have to be in it before Wednesday. Illinois has lost a handful of players to the portal, including two players that started during the 2024-25 season in Tre White (Kansas) and Morez Johnson Jr. (Michigan). The only addition the Illini have made so far has been pairing returning starter Tomislav Ivisic with his twin brother, Arkansas transfer Zvonimir, as Illinois fans not so patiently wait for more. Advertisement The only players on the Illini roster that haven't announced their intentions for the 2025-26 season with the portal window about to close are Ben Humrichous and Jason Jakstys. Illinois coach Brad Underwood wants Humrichous to return for another season (taking advantage of the Diego Pavia rule for a bonus year). Whether the veteran forward does so is dependent on accepting a different role (i.e. a smaller one) from this past season following the addition of both Zvonimir Ivisic and 19-year-old Montenegrin David Mirkovic in the frontcourt. Not to mention Ty Rodgers' decision to return to Champaign. Jakstys, of course, sat out the 2024-25 season in a planned redshirt. Every indication is he'll return, but college basketball in 2025 means the assumption is a player won't be back. An assumption rooted in the fact there's more than 2,200 players in the portal with two days to go.
USA Today
23-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Kentucky Wildcats: March Madness Second Round live stream, TV channel, start time, odds
Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Kentucky Wildcats: March Madness Second Round live stream, TV channel, start time, odds Tune in to see the No. 6 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (22-12) and the No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats (23-11) meet in the NCAA Tournament with a spot in the Sweet 16 of the Midwest Region bracket up for grabs on Sunday at Fiserv Forum, starting at 5:15 p.m. ET. In its most recent game, Illinois won at home over Xavier, 86-73. Its top scorers were Will Riley (22 PTS, 2 BLK, 66.67 FG%, 3-4 from 3PT) and Tomislav Ivisic (20 PTS, 10 REB, 2 BLK, 46.67 FG%, 4-9 from 3PT). In its most recent game, Kentucky beat Troy, 76-57, at home. Its top scorers were Otega Oweh (20 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST, 2 STL, 61.54 FG%) and Brandon Garrison (13 PTS, 2 STL, 71.43 FG%). Here's everything you need to prepare for Sunday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Watch the NCAA Tournament on Sling TV! Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Kentucky Wildcats Game day: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Sunday, March 23, 2025 Game time: 5:15 p.m. ET 5:15 p.m. ET TV: CBS CBS Live stream: Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply) Live stream: Paramount+ - Watch Now! NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Lines Spread: Illinois -1.5 Illinois -1.5 Total: 170.5 College basketball odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 11:59 p.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub. Watch the NCAA Tournament on Sling TV! Follow the latest college sports coverage at College Sports Wire.
Yahoo
22-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Illinois vs. Kentucky Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats for 2025 March Madness
The Illinois Fighting Illini (22-12) take the court in Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats (23-11) in Milwaukee, WI. The No. 6 seed in the Midwest, Illinois outslugged Xavier, 86-73. Will Riley led the way for the Illini with 22 points and Tomislav Ivisic added 20 points and ten rebounds. As a team, Illinois shot 40% (12-30) from beyond the arc. The No. 3 seed Wildcats defeated Troy University 76-57 in the first round. Otega Oweh led the attack with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Kentucky ranks sixth nationally averaging 85.0 points per game. Both teams are highly efficient offensively. Kentucky ranks 12th in adjusted offensive efficiency, while Illinois is close behind at 13th. The Wildcats play at the 22nd-fastest pace nationally, with Illinois slightly faster at 17th. The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet 16 in Indianapolis against the winner of the UCLA vs. Tennessee game. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Time: 5:15PM EST Site: Fiserv Forum City: Milwaukee, WI Network/Streaming: CBS Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. The latest odds as of Saturday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Illinois Fighting Illini (-125), Kentucky Wildcats (-+105) Spread: Fighting Illini -1.5 Total: 170.5 points Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Sunday's Fighting Illini & Wildcats game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on Illinois on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play ATS on Illinois -1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Game Total UNDER 170.5. Illinois has won outright and covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games Illinois Game Totals have gone 3/3 (O/U) in their last 6 games Kentucky is 6-4 outright and 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 games Kentucky Game Totals have gone 5-4-1 (O/U) in their last 10 games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
NBC Sports
22-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Illinois vs. Kentucky Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Betting Trends, and Stats for 2025 March Madness
The Illinois Fighting Illini (22-12) take the court in Round 2 of the NCAA Tournament against the Kentucky Wildcats (23-11) in Milwaukee, WI. The No. 6 seed in the Midwest, Illinois outslugged Xavier, 86-73. Will Riley led the way for the Illini with 22 points and Tomislav Ivisic added 20 points and ten rebounds. As a team, Illinois shot 40% (12-30) from beyond the arc. The No. 3 seed Wildcats defeated Troy University 76-57 in the first round. Otega Oweh led the attack with 20 points and 8 rebounds. Kentucky ranks sixth nationally averaging 85.0 points per game. Both teams are highly efficient offensively. Kentucky ranks 12th in adjusted offensive efficiency, while Illinois is close behind at 13th. The Wildcats play at the 22nd-fastest pace nationally, with Illinois slightly faster at 17th. The winner of this game will advance to the Sweet 16 in Indianapolis against the winner of the UCLA vs. Tennessee game. Lets dive into the matchup and offer some information and possibly a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch the opening tip, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Game details & how to watch Illinois vs. Kentucky Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Time: 5:15PM EST Site: Fiserv Forum City: Milwaukee, WI Network/Streaming: CBS Never miss a second of the action and stay up to date with all the latest scores and player news. Check out our day-by-day NCAA Basketball Schedule Page that includes live game updates. Game odds for Illinois vs. Kentucky The latest odds as of Saturday courtesy of BetMGM: Odds: Illinois Fighting Illini (-125), Kentucky Wildcats (-+105) Spread: Fighting Illini -1.5 Total: 170.5 points Expert picks & predictions for Illinois vs. Kentucky Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the NCAA calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, injuries, and the schedule. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Sunday's Fighting Illini & Wildcats game: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on Illinois on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play ATS on Illinois -1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Game Total UNDER 170.5. Illinois vs. Kentucky: Top betting trends and recent stats Illinois has won outright and covered the spread in 5 of their last 6 games Illinois Game Totals have gone 3/3 (O/U) in their last 6 games Kentucky is 6-4 outright and 5-5 against the spread in their last 10 games Kentucky Game Totals have gone 5-4-1 (O/U) in their last 10 games If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our NCAA Basketball Top Trends Tool on Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: · Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) · Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) · Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) · Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Associated Press
14-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Maryland Terrapins play in Big Ten Tournament against the Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini (21-11, 13-8 Big Ten) vs. Maryland Terrapins (24-7, 14-6 Big Ten) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Terrapins -1.5; over/under is 159 BOTTOM LINE: No. 11 Maryland and No. 24 Illinois square off in the Big Ten Tournament. The Terrapins have gone 14-6 against Big Ten teams, with a 10-1 record in non-conference play. Maryland ranks fourth in the Big Ten in rebounding with 34.5 rebounds. Julian Reese paces the Terrapins with 9.3 boards. The Fighting Illini's record in Big Ten action is 13-8. Illinois ranks second in college basketball with 27.8 defensive rebounds per game led by Tomislav Ivisic averaging 6.0. Maryland averages 8.1 made 3-pointers per game, 1.6 more made shots than the 6.5 per game Illinois gives up. Illinois averages 9.5 made 3-pointers per game this season, 3.0 more made shots on average than the 6.5 per game Maryland allows. The teams meet for the second time this season. The Terrapins won 91-70 in the last matchup on Jan. 24. Reese led the Terrapins with 27 points, and Kasparas Jakucionis led the Fighting Illini with 21 points. TOP PERFORMERS: Derik Queen is scoring 15.7 points per game with 9.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Terrapins. Rodney Rice is averaging 16.2 points over the past 10 games. Jakucionis is scoring 15.0 points per game and averaging 5.5 rebounds for the Fighting Illini. Will Riley is averaging 15.7 points and 5.0 rebounds over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Terrapins: 8-2, averaging 77.6 points, 35.2 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 7.2 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 44.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.1 points per game. Fighting Illini: 6-4, averaging 82.5 points, 33.2 rebounds, 15.9 assists, 4.0 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 82.6 points. ___
