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Sweet 16/South Region
Illinois vs Houston
Predicted Score
67-64
2Houston
WinnerLow Confidence
| Illinois | Houston | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | #3 | #2 |
| Record | 24-8 | 26-6 |
| Region | South | South |
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