
Illinois Opens as Double-Digit Favorite Against VCU in NCAA Tournament
A preview of the NCAA Tournament second-round clash between Illinois and VCU: Illinois is listed around a 10.5-point favorite with a high over/under, and expert picks lean toward Illinois covering. The piece also includes public versus money betting splits, injury notes for both teams (VCU's G NyK Lewis and others; Illinois' Ty Rodgers), and analysis on how Illinois has fared against non-conference opponents this season. Additional betting projections, DFS bits, and player-prop notes accompany the matchup details for Sunday’s game.












