Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Iowa Hawkeyes

We are backing Illinois as their elite 122.4 AdjO is now bolstered by a dominant frontcourt that maintains a massive +10.6 rebounding advantage over Iowa. Following a suffocating defensive win over #2 Houston in the Sweet 16, the Illini's interior depth is primed to exploit an Iowa rotation that lacks the size to contain David Mirkovic, who is currently averaging a double-double (16.7 PPG, 10.7 RPG) through this tournament run.