Illini Crush Quakers in NCAA Opener

0:00On March 19th, the Illinois Fighting Illini faced the pin Quakers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament South Region, with tip-off just hours. Away. As the number 3 seed, Illinois enters as a massive favorite over the number 14 Quakers, poised for a strong tournament run. Betting lines reflect that dominance, with Illinois favored by 25 and a half points on the spread. The money line sits at minus 20,000 for the Illini and plus 3,500 for Penn, while the over-under total is 100, 51.5 points. Odds makers expect several Illini players to shine, setting lines above 10 points for Keaton Wagler at 17 and a half, David Merkavik at 15. And a half, Andrej Stoja Kovic at 12 and a half, and Kylin Boswell at 12 and a half. For Penn, TJ Power has a 16 and a half line, despite feeling under the weather heading into the game. Coaches are revving up preparations, with Illinois's Brad Underwood fired up, and Penn's Fran McCaffrey dealing with his star-fourths illness.

1:02But, the lines haven't budged much. Expect a lopsided affair, something like 92 to 65 in favor of the Illini, setting the stage for their next match-up if they advance as. Projected.