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(NCAAB) Houston vs. Illinois,
Point Spread: 4.50 | -110.00 Illinois (Home)
Result: Loss
Illinois is scoring 75 points per game and giving up 67 points per game. They are 49th in the country in assist/turnover ratio. They are 34th in offensive efficiency and 27th in total rebounding percentage. Illinois was lucky to be here with a 1 pt win on friday but in this game I expect Illinois to use Cockburn more and he will be the focal point for them. The Cougars are athletic and excellent ball hawks so Cockburn must pass when doubled and find the open man. They will also need Plummer to provide the 3pt shooting that he displayed in the second half to open up the floor for Cockburn to go to work. I'll back Illinois as the dog here in this early tipoff on Sunday.