Illinois and Kentucky are set to face off in a highly anticipated Midwest Region second-round matchup on Sunday. Illinois, the sixth seed, is coming off a convincing win over Xavier, while Kentucky, the third seed, dispatched Troy in their opening game. The Fighting Illini have a rich history in the NCAA Tournament, with multiple Elite Eight appearances, while the Wildcats hold the record for the most Elite Eight appearances all-time.
The game is set to tip off at 5:15 p.m. ET at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, with Illinois favored by 2.5 points. Freshman guard Kasparas Jakucionis has been a standout for Illinois, posting near-triple-double performances in recent games. Kentucky, led by junior guard Otega Oweh, is looking to continue their impressive offensive performances.
The SportsLine Projection Model, which has a strong track record in predicting college basketball outcomes, has locked in its pick for this game. The model is leaning towards the Under on total points scored and has also generated an against-the-spread pick that hits in over 50% of simulations. Fans can visit SportsLine to see which team the model favors in this exciting matchup.
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