On the thrilling Thursday ahead, either Iowa State or Illinois will edge closer to realizing their dream of reaching the 2024 Final Four. The stage is set at Boston’s TD Garden, where the No. 2 seed Cyclones will face off against the No. 3 seed Fighting Illini in a pivotal Sweet 16 clash in the east region of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. The victor will advance to the Elite Eight, poised to challenge the top overall seed and reigning national champion, UConn, in a March Madness showdown.
For those eager to catch the action live, select 2024 NCAA Tournament games are available for streaming on Sling TV.
Despite starting the season unranked in the preseason USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and being predicted to finish seventh in the 14-team Big 12, Iowa State has defied expectations. With a record of 29-7, the Cyclones have secured the second-most wins in a single season in the program’s history. A victory in this game would propel them into their first Elite Eight appearance since 2000.
On the other side, Illinois entered the season with loftier aspirations. Yet, their achievement in reaching the Sweet 16 is no less remarkable. This marks the furthest the Fighting Illini have progressed in the NCAA Tournament since 2005, a year when they were the top overall seed and reached the national championship game, only to fall short against North Carolina.
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For those looking to delve deeper, here’s everything you need to know about the Iowa State vs. Illinois matchup:
### Sweet 16 Odds for Iowa State vs. Illinois
Iowa State is currently favored by 2.5 points over Illinois, according to BetMGM odds.
As of Sunday, March 24, the betting lines stand as follows:
– **Spread**: Iowa State (-2.5)
– **Over/under**: 146.5 points
– **Moneyline**: Iowa State (-145); Illinois (+120)
### How to Watch Iowa State vs. Illinois: Time, TV Channel, Streaming Info
– **When**: Thursday, March 28
– **Where**: TD Garden, Boston
– **TV Channel**: TBS/truTV
– **Streaming**: Sling TV
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