The first game of tonight’s Final Four slate at Lucas Oil Stadium is No. 2 UConn vs. No. 3 Illinois. UConn beat Illinois 74-61 on November 28, 2025, and the Huskies hold a 4-1 record against the Fighting Illini.
On DraftKings Sportsbook, Illinois is favored by -1.5 with UConn being a +110 underdog. Let’s look at how the public is betting on this game.
Betting Splits
Even though UConn is a +110 underdog, they are the popular team on the moneyline. The Huskies are getting 64 percent of bets and 56 percent of the handle on the moneyline. Meanwhile, the Fighting Illini are receiving 44 percent of the handle and 36 percent of bets.
57 percent of bets and 55 percent of the handle on the spread are on UConn. Illinois at -1.5 is getting 45 percent of the handle and 43 percent of bets.
The over/under for this game is 139.5 points, with the over being -112 and the under being -108. This season, these teams combine to average 160.9 points per contest. The over is garnering 78 percent of the handle and 70 percent of bets. The under is receiving 30 percent of bets and 22 percent of the handle.
