Illinois vs Houston live updates: Prediction, time, how to watch Sweet 16 game

Tonight’s Sweet 16 game between Houston and Illinois will be a home game for the Cougars, but UH players don’t expect that to matter much.

“Last year we played Purdue in Indiana. It doesn’t really give you too much of an advantage, honestly,” Cougars guard Milos Uzan said. “Every team here is good, and, yeah, it doesn’t really give you too much advantage. I think we just continue with the same preparation and live with the results.”

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This could be the best game of the night. Illinois averages 85 points a game, while Houston is known for its defense. It will also feature two of the top freshmen in the country, Kingston Flemings for Houston and Keaton Wagler for Illinois, who both figure to go early in the 2026 NBA Draft.

The winner of tonight’s game advances to Saturday’s Elite Eight to face the winner of Nebraska vs. Iowa in the South Region’s other Sweet 16 game.

Here’s what you need to know about tonight’s game, including predictions:

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Illinois vs Houston basketball live score

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What time is Illinois vs Houston Sweet 16 game today?

Tip-off is scheduled for 10:05 p.m. ET from Houston.

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What channel is Illinois vs Houston game on? How to watch, streaming info

Houston vs. Illinois will air on TBS/truTV and stream via Fubo.

Houston vs Illinois prediction

Odds provided by BetMGM, as of noon, Thursday, March 26.

Austin Curtright: Houston

Moneyline: Houston (-165); Illinois (+135)

Is Andrej Stojakovic related to Peja Stojakovic?

Yes, Peja is his dad. Peja Stojakovic played 13 seasons in the NBA, primarily for the Sacramento Kings, and was a three-time All-Star.

Andrej played at Cal and Stanford before transferring to Illinois.

How many Europeans are on Illinois’ team?

David Mirkovic is from Montenegro

Andrej Stojakovic lists Thessaloniki, Greece as his hometown

Tomislav Ivisic is from Croatia

Zvonimir Ivisic is from Croatia

Mihailo Petrovic is from Serbia

Toni Bilic is from Croatia

Kingston Flemings 2026 NBA Draft, mock draft prediction

Utah Jazz at No. 5 overall.

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