Illinois vs. Houston prediction, odds, spread, time: 2026 NCAA Tournament picks from proven model
The third-seeded Illinois Fighting Illini tackle the second-seeded Houston Cougars in a 2026 NCAA Tournament South Region Sweet 16 matchup on Thursday. Illinois is coming off a 76-55-88 last-second victory over VCU on Saturday within the second spherical, whereas Houston defeated Texas A&M 88-57 on Saturday. The Illini (26-8), who completed in second place in…