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The Field of 68 is down to the Final Four with the UConn Huskies and Illinois Fighting Illini facing off in Indianapolis this weekend.
The biggest games of the NCAA Tournament demand a little extra, which is what my same game parlay for UConn vs. Illinois is promising. At least for Connecticut fans.
Here’s my best Final Four SGP predictions and picks for UConn vs. Illinois on April 4.
Our best Illinois vs UConn SGP for Saturday
This matchup is so tight the popular college hoops prediction sites are split on which team punches its ticket to the national title game.
For me, I believe the UConn Huskies‘ offense wears down the Illinois Fighting Illini over 40 minutes. Constant motion and a surplus of screens will have Illinois running on empty in the final minutes. And that’s where Dan Hurley’s team is at its best.
Connecticut senior forward Alex Karaban has plenty to prove in Indy. His poor performance versus Duke nearly cost UConn the game but the veteran is a tough draw for this lumbering Illini lineup. They won’t be able to chase him around all game, which has Karaban’s projections sitting at 16+ points.
Tarris Reed is perhaps the key to a Connecticut victory. Not only do the Huskies need him to keep dominating inside but he’s responsible for cleaning the defensive glass and keeping Illinois from grabbing offensive boards and generating second-chance points.
Game models call for double-digit rebounds from UConn’s big man.
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