How to buy Illinois vs. Xavier men's March Madness basketball tickets

The No. 6 Illinois Fighting Illini (21-12) face off against the No. 11 Xavier Musketeers (22-11) in the first round of the men's NCAA Tournament on Friday, beginning at 9:45 p.m. ET. See the article below to find out how to get tickets to watch this contest live.

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Illinois vs. Xavier game info

• Location: Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Date: Friday, March 21, 2025
• Time: 9:45 p.m. ET
• TV channel: CBS

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Illinois vs. Xavier odds, lines, spread

• Spread: Illinois -3.5
• Total: 159.5
• Moneyline: Illinois -170, Xavier +142

Illinois has seen a downturn in scoring recently, putting up 81.7 points per game in its last 10 outings, 2.1 points fewer than the 83.8 it has scored this year. Illinois has been suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 83.2 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 74.6 it has surrendered this season.

Over its previous 10 games, Xavier is posting 81.6 points per game, 3.3 more than its season average (78.3). Xavier is giving up 73.5 points per contest in its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 71.2 points allowed.

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