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March Madness 2021 Betting: Drexel vs. Illinois NCAA Basketball Odds, Picks and Previews

Drexel Dragons vs Illinois Fighting Illini

The first round of the NCAA March Madness 2021 tournament is all set to take place as some of the top teams battle to make it to the next round. Drexel Dragons will square off against Illinois Fighting Illini from Indiana Farmers Coliseum in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Dragons completed at the sixth spot in the Colonial Athletic Conference play and they were successful in their CAA Tournament. Illinois Fighting Illini completed in style as they secured the second spot in the Big 10 Conference play. The Fighting Illini was successful against Ohio State in their Big 10 tourney.

Drexel Dragons vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Information

Date: Friday, March 19, 2021
Time: 1:15 PM ET
Location: Indiana Farmers Coliseum, Indianapolis, Indiana
TV Coverage: TBS

Drexel Dragons vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Odds

Team SP/RL TOTAL ML
Drexel +21.5 (-110) 144.5 o (-110) +2300
Illinois -21.5 (-110) 144.5 u (-110) -3700
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Drexel Dragons vs. Illinois Fighting Illini CashBet Wagering Analysis

Drexel Dragons won just four of their nine conference games and are 12-7 with their overall play. The Dragons will enter this game riding a four-game winning streak. Illinois Fighting Illini went all the way out to win 16 of their 20 conference games. The Fighting Illini won 23 of their overall games and dropped just six on the entire regular season.

Drexel’s CAA Success

In their CAA tournament, the Dragons defeated Elon Phoenix with a final score of 63-56. With their scoring offense, the Dragons are shooting at an average of close to 72 percent. From the defensive end, they are allowing opponents to touch close to 67 percent. Drexel played well to get past Elon Phoenix, but they need to do more to make it past the Fighting Illini. Drexel will need to tighten their defense against Illinois.

Illinois Seven-Game Winning Streak

The Fighting Illini proved to be unstoppable with their success in the last seven games as they took out every opponent. In the Big 10 tourney, the Fighting Illini defeated Ohio State Buckeyes with a final score of 91-88. Illinois is holding the 16th rank in the country with their scoring offense and is touching an average of close to 82 points per game. From the defensive end, they are restricting opponents to just 68.8 points per game.

Drexel Dragons vs. Illinois Fighting Illini Against the Spread

The top sportsbooks online are against the Dragons to win this game as they are not strong enough for Illinois.

Drexel is holding an SU of 0-5 in the last games and the OVER has cashed in eight of their last 12 games played.

The Fighting Illini seem to have a great chance to make it past the first round on this tournament, Illinois should be able to maintain a decent lead from Drexel.

Illinois is holding an ATS of 6-1 in their last seven games played. The Fighting Illini has witnessed the OVER cash in six of their last nine games on the season.

Drexel Dragons vs Illinois Fighting Illini CashBet Free Pick

Illinois has a powerful offense and a well-balanced defensive unit that will prevent the Dragons from scoring. The Fighting Illini has defeated bigger opponents and Drexel will not be a major issue to get past them.

Drexel Dragons vs. Illinois Fighting Illini CashBet Free Pick

Illinois has a powerful offense and a well-balanced defensive unit that will prevent the Dragons from scoring. The Fighting Illini has defeated bigger opponents and Drexel will not be a major issue to get past them.

Drexel vs. Illinois CashBet Best Bet:

Illinois Fighting Illini.

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