How to watch Illinois vs. UConn men's basketball: Semifinals TV channel and streaming options for April 4

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (28-8) take a four-game winning streak into a road matchup with the No. 7 UConn Huskies (33-5), who have won four straight as well. The contest tips at 6:09 p.m. ET (on TBS) on Saturday, April 4, 2026.How to watch Illinois Fighting Illini vs. UConn Huskies Venue: Lucas Oil Stadium Time: 6:09 p.m. ET TV: TBS Watching in person? Get tickets on StubHub. Illinois vs. UConn odds Spread: Illinois -1.5 (-111), UConn +1.5 (-109) Favorite Moneyline: Illinois -132 Underdog Moneyline: UConn +109 Total: 139.5 Total Over Odds: -111 Total Under Odds: -112 Odds provided by BetMGM.Stats to know Illinois outscores opponents by 15.1 points per game (scoring 83.8 per game to rank 24th in college basketball while allowing 68.7 per outing to rank 50th in college basketball) and has a +544 scoring differential overall. Illinois makes 10.7 three-pointers per game (14th in college basketball) while shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc (130th in college basketball). It is making 2.3 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 8.4 per game while shooting 31.1%. UConn has a +453 scoring differential, topping opponents by 11.9 points per game. It is putting up 77.1 points per game, 144th in college basketball, and is giving up 65.2 per outing to rank 11th in college basketball. UConn hits 8.2 three-pointers per game (136th in college basketball) at a 34.6% rate (150th in college basketball), compared to the 5.9 per game its opponents make, at a 30.7% rate. This watch guide was created using technology provided by Data Skrive.Betting/odds, ticketing and streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.Photo: Patrick Smith, Andy Lyons, Steph Chambers, Jamie Squire / Getty Images