2026 Elite Eight odds, March Madness picks: Iowa vs. Illinois predictions from expert on 44-28 run

The Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini will meet in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight on Saturday. Illinois is a 6.5-point favorite, and expert Bob Konarski has revealed his picks and predictions for the game.
The Iowa Hawkeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini will face off in the Elite Eight on Saturday. Iowa is on a three-game winning streak, while Illinois stunned Houston in the Sweet 16. The game tips off at 6:09 p.m. ET at Toyota Center in Houston. Illinois won the regular-season meeting 75-69. Expert Bob Konarski has a 44-28 run on college basketball spread picks and has revealed his picks for the game. Konarski is going Over on the point total, citing the teams' recent performance.
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