The Illinois Fighting Illini will meet the Drexel Dragons in the first round of the NCAA Tournament from the Indiana Farmers Coliseum on Friday afternoon.
Illinois is one of the favorites in this tournament and they come into this game on a seven game winning streak, also taking the Big Ten Tournament with ease. Meanwhile, Drexel has had their own winning streak, winning the last four games and winning the CAA Tournament. Can Drexel compete with a powerhouse like Illinois? Tune in and find out.
This should be a great start to the NCAA Tournament, here is everything you need to know to stream the action tonight.
(1) Illinois vs. (16) Drexel
- When: Friday, March 19
- Time: 1:15 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TBS
- Live Stream: Hulu (watch for free)
Prediction: I’m going to take the points with Drexel, I don’t think Illinois beats them by 23 points as they aren’t a terrible team.
Bet: Drexel +22.5
NCAA Odds and Betting Lines
NCAA odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds last updated Thursday at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Illinois (-22.5) vs. Drexel
O/U: 143.5
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