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March Madness: Illinois vs. UConn predictions for Final Four

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Predictions, odds and how to watch the Illinois vs. UConn game in the Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

The Illinois Fighting Illini have reached the Final Four in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2005. They have a Final Four battle with No. 2 seed UConn, a 73-72 winner over No.

1 seed Duke in a stunning, last-second victory on Sunday that instantly joined March Madness lore. When the 28-8 Illini tip against 33-5 UConn, it will mark the third time in four seasons UConn has reached the Final Four. The Illini have reached the Final Four for the sixth time in their program history and carry a 1-4 all-time record in it.

The odds favor them this time, though, and signs point to a possible Big Ten matchup between Illinois and Michigan in the national title game Monday. Here are the betting odds, broadcast schedule and a few predictions heading into the game: Illinois vs. UConn game time ◾Round: NCAA Final Four ◾Site: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Ind.

◾Tip-off time: Saturday, 5:09 p. m. Central ◾Where to watch: TBS/TNT/Tru TV with Ian Eagle, Bill Raftery, Grant Hill, Tracy Wolfson ◾Where to stream: March Madness Live app , and HBO Max .