US EditionHow to buy Illinois vs. VCU 2026 March Madness tickets
- On Saturday, March 21, Illinois Fighting Illini, men's basketball team and VCU Rams, men's basketball team meet in the NCAA Tournament second round at Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville, with tip-off at 7:50 p.m. ET after Illinois beat Penn Quakers 105-70 on Thursday.
- The First Four tipped off on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, and the first and second rounds run March 19–22, setting this weekend's Round of 32 schedule.
- Illinois brings strong scoring and 3-point production, averaging 85.9 points and 11.0 threes per game, with Keaton Wagler at 17.9 points and 4.5 assists.
- BetMGM lists Illinois as a 9.5-point favorite and-455 on the moneyline while VCU is +350, with tickets starting at $387.
- The winner advances toward the Sweet 16 in Houston, where tickets start at $207, as second-round results this weekend will shape brackets and fan travel plans.
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Illinois Fighting Illini and VCU Rams square off in NCAA Tournament second round
The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini and VCU Rams play in the NCAA Tournament second round. The teams play Saturday for the first time this season.
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Opening Spread, Moneyline & Total for Illinois vs VCU in Round of 32
The #11 VCU Rams will face the #3 Illinois Fighting Illini in the second round The Illini have opened as sizable betting favorites See the Illinois vs VCU odds, including spread, total, and moneyline for March 21 The #11VCU Rams (28-7, 18-17 ATS) and #3 Illinois Fighting Illini (24-8, 18-14 ATS) will meet in the second round of the 2026 March Madness bracket on Saturday, March 21 (tip-off time TBD). Illinois’ offense overwhelmed Penn on Thursday…
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