Best player prop bets and March Madness picks for Illinois vs. Houston on Thursday, March 26.
A clash of styles makes for some unique betting opportunities in the prop market when Illinois battles Houston in the Sweet 16. Jason Logan gives his favorite player props for this South Region showdown.
There’s a showdown in the South Region between the No. 2 Houston Cougars and No. 3 Illinois Fighting Illini on Thursday night. This Sweet 16 pairing is a great contrast in styles, with the Cougars’ smothering defense trying to slow down the Illini’s elite offense. This assist prop was one of the first bets I placed when the Sweet 16 odds expanded to the players. If theis a perfect conduit for Illinois. He plays away from the rim and has an excellent eye for open teammates, either hitting dump-downs or swinging the ball to spot-up shooters. Mirkovic is also live on the offensive glass – a soft spot for UH – and crashes from outside to grab second-chance possessions. From there, he passes out to perimeter threats. The Illini freshman has recorded three or more assists in four straight games and in eight of his last 11 outings. At +130, this Over 1.5 assist prop provides great value.Houston’s defense hasn’t been as impenetrable as in previous tournaments, so the Cougars could find themselves going tit for tat with Illinois. They’ll turn to their freshman star to lead the charge. After being somewhat passive in the opening two games of the tournament, including just nine points in the win over Texas A&M,The Illini aren’t the most aggressive defense, opting to drop back into the paint, and Flemings will enjoy plenty of space from outside. He’s been able to find another gear against top-tier opponents, and game projections sit as high as 18+ points.Houston doesn’t allow dribble-drive into the paint, but Ivisic holds a massive size edge over the Coogs' interior and will offer a post-up option on the blocks, giving him some looks at the rim. Ivisic isn’t shy about shooting from distance either, attempting four or more triples in all but one of his last 18 games. He went 2-for-5 from 3-point range in the victory over VCU, finishing with 14 points. He’s posted double figures in both NCAA Tournament tilts, and before a bumpy end to Big Ten play, Ivisic was putting up 10+ most nights in February. Projections vary, with some models giving a high of 9+ points in the Sweet 16.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. In his 20 years with Covers, lead NFL betting analyst Jason Logan has seen it all and bet it all. Through the wild west of early Internet gambling to lobbying for legalized sports betting to our brave new wagering world, Jason has been a consistent source of actionable info and entertainment for squares and sharps alike. Since joining the Covers team back in 2005, he honed his handicapping skills to provide audiences with the most thorough insights, blending traditional capping methods with advanced modelling and predictive analysis. Jason has studied the ins and outs of the sports betting business, learning from some of the most successful gamblers in the industry and the biggest sportsbook operators on the planet. He is under center for Covers during NFL season as our top NFL expert, taking the points in his infamous NFL Underdogs column and representing the Covers Community at the Super Bowl. While he lives for football season, Jason's first love is basketball and that shows in his in-depth NBA, NCAA, and WNBA betting breakdowns. On top of being a mainstay in media from coast to coast at stations like WPIX, PHL17, Fox 5 San Diego, WGNO, TSN, SportsNet, ESPN Radio, Jason's analysis has also been featured in USA Today, MSNBC, ESPN, the Wall Street Journal, CBS, Bloomberg, the L.A. Times, the New York Times and other major publications. You can also find JLo stuffing all the top picks and predictions he can into 10 minutes as the host of Covers' flagship podcast, The Sharp 600.Nevada vs Auburn Prediction, Picks & Odds for Tonight's NIT Quarterfinal GameMarch Madness Predictions: 3 NCAA Tournament Bets to Make Right Now Ahead of the Sweet 16If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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