Shockwaves at the Final Four: How UConn’s Unthinkable Strategy Toppled Illinois in 2026
That means if UConn-Illinois had played at a true neutral site in November, the Huskies likely would’ve been around -1.5 favorites. Now that Illinois is laying 1.5 to 2 points in this Final Four rematch, the obvious question is: Why has the line moved 3-3.5 points?
Seriously, what happened?
UConn played a tougher non-conference schedule. The Huskies are 33-5. The Fighting Illini are 28-8. Neither team won its conference tournament. Connecticut lost to St. John’s in the Big East championship. Illinois lost to Wisconsin in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals.Â



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