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Sweet 16/South Region

Illinois vs Houston

Predicted Score

67-64

2Houston
Winner
Low Confidence
IllinoisHouston
Seed#3#2
Record24-826-6
RegionSouthSouth

THE COIN FLIP GAME. Illinois has the #1 offense, Houston has the #5 defense. But Houston has 3 returning starters from last year's title game — they've been here before. Tournament experience wins in a tight one. Houston 67-64.

Key Factors

  • #1 offense vs #5 defense
  • Houston championship experience
  • 3 returning title-game starters