Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Chattanooga Mocs: March Madness First Round live stream, TV channel, start time, odds

An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 13th-seeded Chattanooga Mocs (27-7) play against the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (22-9) on Friday at PPG Paints Arena. The contest tips off at 6:50 PM, watch on TNT. In its previous game, …

An opening-round NCAA Tournament matchup will see the 13th-seeded Chattanooga Mocs (27-7) play against the No. 4 seed Illinois Fighting Illini (22-9) on Friday at PPG Paints Arena. The contest tips off at 6:50 PM, watch on TNT.

In its previous game, Illinois lost to Indiana 65-63 at home, with Kofi Cockburn (23 PTS, 10 REB, 2 BLK, 61.5 FG%) and Coleman Hawkins (18 PTS, 2 STL, 50 FG%, 4-7 from 3PT) leading the way.

Chattanooga won at home over Furman, 64-63, in its most recent game. Its top scorers were Silvio De Sousa (17 PTS, 14 REB, 70 FG%) and David Jean-Baptiste (13 PTS, 29.4 FG%, 3-10 from 3PT).

Ahead of this college basketball showdown, here is everything you need to get ready for Friday’s action.

Illinois Fighting Illini vs. Chattanooga Mocs

  • Game Day: Friday, March 18, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:50 PM ET
  • Live Stream: Hulu (Watch March Madness on Hulu!)

NCAA Basketball Odds and Betting Lines

NCAA Basketball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Wednesday at 2:05 PM ET.

  • Spread: Illinois -8
  • Total: 135.5

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