NCAA March Madness: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Illinois Fighting Illini betting preview, odds and predictions
In the 8 vs. 9 matchup in the West region of the 2023 NCAA tournament, the Arkansas Razorbacks face the Illinois Fighting Illini with a spot in the Round of 32 on the line. All tournament long, VSiN will be providing you with March Madness betting odds, in-depth team analysis and expert college basketball picks. Make us your one-stop shop for all of your betting needs.
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West Region No. 8 Seed Arkansas Razorbacks
Arkansas has the firepower you need to make a run in the NCAA Tournament, with potential NBA lottery picks Nick Smith Jr. and Anthony Black being extremely tough for opposing guards to cover. Smith is a tremendous transition player that can score from everywhere, while Black puts a lot of pressure on defenses with his ability to get to the rim and make plays for himself or teammates. If somebody can step up and give Arkansas some solid minutes in the paint, the sky's the limit for this program. We didn’t even mention Ricky Council IV, who is the team’s leading scorer. Arkansas is also a top-20 team on the defensive end, which is always nice in March.