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

Bobby's BetsMarch Madness

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#9 seed

Iowa

Final

59-71

#3 seed

Illinois

Post-Game Review

Iowa (+75.2 scoring margin) played Illinois (+84.4 scoring margin). The projected total was 80 points; the actual total was 130. Illinois held statistical advantages in 2 of 2 key categories.

•Illinois averaged 9.2 more points per game this season, holding a significant offensive advantage coming in.

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

Result

Illinois defeated Iowa 71-59 in a comfortable victory.

C+

Iowa Grade

Illinois Grade

C+

Iowa Grade

49%

IowaFG%

46%

IllinoisFG%

Illinois Grade

Tournament Context

South Region — Elite 8Toyota Center (Houston)

9Iowa

Illinois3

Adjusted Efficiency

Iowa#23 Eff.

Adj. Offense124.8

Adj. Defense101.1

Illinois#6 Eff.

Adj. Offense131.8

Adj. Defense97.9

Pace & Efficiency

Expected Pace79.8Up-Tempo

Iowa+75.2Scoring Margin

Illinois+84.4Scoring Margin

Offense75.2 PPG

Offense84.4 PPG

DefenseN/A Opp PPG

Shooting & Box Score

49.1%FG%46.3%

35.7%3P%34.7%

77.0%FT%78.9%

29.4RPG40.7

15.3APG14.7

9.7TOV8.9

Total Projection

Projected Total159.6

Iowa: 75.2Illinois: 84.4

No DK total line available

Key Matchup Factors

Iowa0 advantages

2 advantagesIllinois

75.2 PPG

Scoring Advantage

84.4 PPG

29.4 RPG

Rebounding

40.7 RPG

Statistical Comparison

Iowa

STAT

Illinois

75.2

PPG

84.4

0.0

Opp PPG

0.0

29.4

RPG

40.7

15.3

APG

14.7

49.1%

FG%

46.3%

35.7%

3P%

34.7%

77.0%

FT%

78.9%

7.1

SPG

3.8

2.0

BPG

4.6

9.7

TOV

8.9

Iowa

Strengths

Strong scoring offense

Efficient shooting

Weaknesses

Rebounding concerns

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Illinois

Strengths

Elite scoring offense

Strong free throw shooting

Dominant on the boards

Strong shot-blocking presence

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