Illinois Betting Odds for National Title: +5000, +900 for Midwest Regional Title
Illinois Fighting Illini got +5000 odds for winning March Madness, a challenge they must face with their recent history.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. - The Illinois Fighting Illini are ready to rock the fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament in 2025, aiming to capitalize on their exceptional Elite 8 run from the previous year.
Last season's astonishing run was the farthest the squad has been in the March Madness since the 2004-05 season when they contended in the National Championship game.
Prior to the tournament, bookmakers have their eyes on the Illini, placing them at 5000 odds to win the National Championship and +900 odds to reign over the Midwest region and make it to the Final Four.
Despite the excitement, history is not favorable for Illinois as their odds are set at +5000 entering the tournament, a factor that doesn't bode well when we look back at their performance in 2023 when they boasted +8000 odds and were bounced out in the first round.
Entering the 2025 March Madness Tournament, the Illini settle in the Midwest Region, where they'll cross paths with the winner of Xavier and Texas in the First Four showdown.
This season, Illinois has a precarious record with a 16-17 mark against the spread, and a cover margin average of just +1.1 points. However, their potential shines through with an impressive 9.2 average winning margin - the fourth-highest in the Big 10.
Betting Restrictions on Illinois in Illinois and Wisconsin
Betting on the Illinois Fighting Illini in March Madness is possible only through international sportsbook sites when you're physically in Illinois, as local state-regulated betting sites don't offer odds on any in-state college teams, including the Illini. For those planning to attend Illinois' games in person in Milwaukee, you'll face another restriction, as online betting is not available in Wisconsin. Offshore Wisconsin betting sites, however, are accessible to residents who want to place bets on March Madness.
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The Illinois Fighting Illini are gearing up for their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament in 2025, eager to capitalize on their remarkable Elite 8 run from the previous year.Last season's remarkable run was the furthest the Illinois squad has been in the March Madness tournament since the 2004-05 season when they were in the National Championship game.Despite the excitement, the Illinois Fighting Illini are given +5000 odds to win the National Championship, a factor that may raise concerns considering their performance in 2023, when they had the same odds and were eliminated in the first round.Placing Illinois at +900 odds to reign over the Midwest region and make it to the Final Four, bookmakers have their eyes on the Illini as they enter this year's March Madness Tournament.This season, Illinois has a tumultuous record, boasting a 16-17 mark against the spread and an average winning margin of just +1.1 points. However, their potential shines through with an impressive 9.2 average winning margin – the fourth-highest in the Big 10.Betting on the Illinois Fighting Illini in this year's March Madness is possible only through international sportsbook sites when you're physically in Illinois, as local state-regulated betting sites don't offer odds on any in-state college teams, including the Illini.
