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Vanderbilt and Illinois square off in second round of NCAA Tournament

By The Associated PressYahoo Sports

Illinois Fighting Illini (22-11, 11-10 Big Ten) at Vanderbilt Commodores (28-4, 13-4 SEC) Nashville, Tennessee; Monday, 7 p. m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Commodores -13.

5; over/under is 153. 5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 6 Vanderbilt and Illinois play in the NCAA Tournament second round.

The Commodores have gone 13-4 against SEC opponents, with a 15-0 record in non-conference play. Vanderbilt averages 85. 2 points while outscoring opponents by 19.

8 points per game. The Fighting Illini are 11-10 in Big Ten play. Illinois ranks fourth in the Big Ten shooting 35.

9% from 3-point range. Vanderbilt scores 85. 2 points, 19.