Illinois and Kentucky Face Off in NCAA Second Round Matchup

The closely matched teams, both ranking in the top 10 for scoring offense, compete for a spot in the Sweet 16 at 5:15 p.m. ET on CBS.

Illinois and Kentucky meet in the second round of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, with a Sweet 16 berth on the line.
Illinois is narrowly favored to win, with a -2.5 spread and a moneyline of -140, reflecting the close nature of the matchup.
Both teams are among the top 10 in scoring offense, with Kentucky averaging 85 points per game and Illinois averaging 83.9.
Illinois, ranked 16th in KenPom, boasts the 14th-best offense and 41st-ranked defense, while Kentucky, ranked 17th, has the 11th-best offense and 54th-ranked defense.
The game will air on CBS, with tip-off scheduled for 5:15 p.m. ET, promising a competitive and high-scoring contest.