How to Watch Illinois vs. Houston: Game Time, TV Channel, Online Streaming and Odds
A trip to the Elite Eight is on the line.
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 21: Tomislav Ivisic #13 of the Illinois Fighting Illini dunks the ball against the VCU Rams during the second half in the second round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 21, 2026 in Greenville, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images How to Watch No.
3 Illinois vs. No. 2 Houston (NCAA Tournament Sweet 16) Game Time: ~9:05 p.
m. CT Thursday TV Channel: TBS/TruTV Online Streaming: March Madness Live Odds: Illinois +2. 5 (FanDuel) Quick Hits: Illinois Fighting Illini (26-8, 15-5 Big Ten) Head Coach: Brad Underwood (9th season) Last Game: Illinois 76, VCU 55 Gameday Reading: Will Illinois win the South Region?
Picks, predictions for Sweet 16 Illinois Athletics is in rarified air with NCAA Tourney wins Houston Cougars (30-6, 14-4 Big 12) Head Coach: Kelvin Sampson Last Game: Houston 88, Texas A&M 57 What Happened the Last Time These Two Teams Played? All-time series is tied 3-3. March 20, 2022: Houston 68, Illinois 53 (Round of 32) Luke Goode and RJ Melendez were 2 years old the last time Illinois made it to the Sweet 16.