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    Sun, Mar 204:10 pm UTCPPG Paints Arena
    Track OnCBS Sports
    Houston
    Cougars
    HOU
    Last 5 ATS
    W/L32-6
    ATS25-13
    O/U16-22-0
    FINAL SCORE
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    Illinois
    Fighting Illini
    ILL
    Last 5 ATS
    W/L23-10
    ATS13-20
    O/U17-16-0
    SPREAD
    MONEYLINE
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    Last 5 ATS
    32-6
    Win /Loss
    23-10
    25-13
    Spread
    13-20
    16-22-0
    Over / Under
    17-16-0
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    Think of 'Public' as the percentage of people betting on each side and 'Money' as how much money is being bet. When there's a big difference between the 'Public' and 'Money' data, it usually means that the more serious bettors (referred to as 'Sharp Money') are favoring a particular side.

    Expert Picks

    Point SpreadIllinois +3.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +80
    3-2 in Last 5 CBB ATS Picks
    Chip's Analysis:

    The are only two teams in the top 15 of the NET who had sub-.500 records against Quadrant 1, one is Houston and the other was prematurely-bounced Iowa Hawkeyes. At some point the high efficiency rating's disconnect with Houston's record against the best competition on its schedule has to be come into play, and I think an Illinois team playing with house money after the win against Chattanooga is the foe to take down the Computer Trickin' Coogs.

    Pick Made: Mar 20, 3:18 pm UTC
    Money LineIllinois +150
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +904
    41-29 in Last 70 CBB Picks
    Justin's Analysis:

    These teams are both a bit streaky and that makes this game hard to predict. I tend to think that whoever wins this game is going to pull away at some point by going on a 15-4 type run. If Illinois loses this game it probably be by more than 3.5 points, but I do think they have a good chance to win it too. March has been absolutely insane, especially with spreads. I'm taking the plus money and rooting for the underdog that had one of the toughest schedules in all of D1.

    Pick Made: Mar 20, 3:14 pm UTC
    Point SpreadHouston -3.5 -110
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +2122
    55-30 in Last 85 CBB Picks
    +1332
    21-7 in Last 28 CBB ATS Picks
    +480
    7-2 in Last 9 HOU ATS Picks
    Micah's Analysis:

    Houston shot 53 percent from the field against UAB on Friday and 48 percent from 3-point range, hitting 10-of-21 from long distance, while forcing 12 turnovers. But UAB wasn’t completely shut down offensively. I think the Cougars have plenty of room for improvement, but defense is their specialty – they're No. 1 in the nation, allowing 37 percent shooting from the field. Illinois hasn’t covered in its last four and lost at Purdue 84-68 the last time it was an underdog. I’m on Houston to cover.

    Pick Made: Mar 20, 2:34 pm UTC
    Point SpreadHouston -4.5 -110
    WIN
    Unit1.0
    +365
    7-3 in Last 10 CBB ATS Picks
    +500
    4-0 in Last 4 ILL ATS Picks
    Max's Analysis:

    The Cougars are rolling. They are 8-1 SU and ATS in their last nine games, including a 14 point win in their first round matchup. The Illini are 0-4 ATS in their last four games. They only beat the Mocs by one point and they held a lead for less than 35 seconds of game time. The Cougars are a dominant defensive team and they will stop the Illini offense from doing anything. This spread is way too small. The Cougars defense will dominate this game and they will cover this spread easily.

    Pick Made: Mar 20, 6:27 am UTC
    Point SpreadIllinois +4.5 -110
    LOSS
    Unit1.0
    +180
    4-2-1 in Last 7 CBB ATS Picks
    Jeff's Analysis:

    Houston was on fire against UAB, shooting 53.3 percent from the field and 47.6 from three-point land. That was well above their season averages. The Cougars rank 140th in three-point percentage. Illinois shot 38.8 percent from the field and 17.6 percent from long range in its one-point victory against Chattanooga. Led by Kofi Cockburn, Illinois should be able to wear down Houston with its depth. The Fighting Illini played the tougher schedule (No. 11 vs. No. 51). They are 10-1 SU after scoring 60 points or fewer, including 5-0 this season. I think they can win this outright. Take the points!

    Pick Made: Mar 19, 7:20 pm UTC

    Team Injuries

    Houston Cougars
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    Joseph Tugler
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