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Illinois vs Houston Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's March Madness Game

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These Illinois vs. Houston predictions recognize the intangible edges the Cougars will enjoy in this tight Sweet Sixteen game on Thursday, March 26.

Want to get more Covers content? Add us as a preferred source on your Google account here . The South Regional was always the toughest in this NCAA Tournament.

Florida’s loss simply moves up the most compelling game. The Houston Cougars are rightfully favored against the Illinois Fighting Illini, but this could be better than any Elite Eight game. My Illinois vs.

Houston predictions and these March Madness picks trust the favorite on Thursday, March 26. Illinois vs Houston prediction Illinois vs Houston best bet: Houston -3 (-110) The rumors of the demise of the Houston Cougars ’ defense have been greatly exaggerated. By efficiency metrics, it should be considered no worse than the No.

4 defense in the country. It is a defense particularly designed to frustrate the Illinois Fighting Illini . Houston holds opponents to 31.