Illinois vs UConn | NCAABB Matchup Analysis | Bobby's Bets

Bobby's BetsMarch Madness

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#3 seed

Illinois

Final

62-71

#2 seed

UConn

Post-Game Review

Illinois (+84.4 scoring margin) played UConn (+77.5 scoring margin). The projected total was 81 points; the actual total was 133. UConn held statistical advantages in 4 of 5 key categories.

•Illinois averaged 6.9 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.

•UConn averaged 11.2 turnovers per game this season. Illinois's ability to force mistakes was a factor.

•Illinois dominated the boards with 40.7 RPG this season. Second-chance points were a key storyline.

Result

UConn defeated Illinois 71-62 in a comfortable victory.

Illinois Grade

UConn Grade

Illinois Grade

46%

IllinoisFG%

48%

UConnFG%

UConn Grade

Tournament Context

Final FourLucas Oil Stadium

3Illinois

UConn2

Adjusted Efficiency

Illinois#6 Eff.

Adj. Offense131.8

Adj. Defense97.9

UConn#9 Eff.

Adj. Offense123.5

Adj. Defense94.5

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace80.9Up-Tempo

Illinois+84.4Scoring Margin

UConn+77.5Scoring Margin

Offense84.4 PPG

Offense77.5 PPG

DefenseN/A Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

46.3%FG%48.2%

34.7%3P%35.2%

78.9%FT%71.6%

40.7RPG36.6

14.7APG18.4

8.9TOV11.2

Total Projection

Projected Total161.9

Illinois: 84.4UConn: 77.5

No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Illinois4 advantages

1 advantageUConn

84.4 PPG

Scoring Advantage

77.5 PPG

40.7 RPG

Rebounding

36.6 RPG

8.9 TOV/G

Ball Security

11.2 TOV/G

78.9%

Free Throw Shooting

71.6%

14.7 APG

Ball Movement

18.4 APG

Statistical Comparison

Illinois

STAT

UConn

84.4

PPG

77.5

0.0

Opp PPG

0.0

40.7

RPG

36.6

14.7

APG

18.4

46.3%

FG%

48.2%

34.7%

3P%

35.2%

78.9%

FT%

71.6%

3.8

SPG

6.9

4.6

BPG

5.3

8.9

TOV

11.2

Illinois

Strengths

Elite scoring offense

Strong free throw shooting

Dominant on the boards

Strong shot-blocking presence

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UConn

Strengths

Strong scoring offense

Efficient shooting

Excellent ball movement

Strong shot-blocking presence

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