IlliniGuys - Illinois vs Virginia Predictions

The Illini are coming off of being upset by a very capable UTSA team. Will they be able to right the ship by winning a game on the road that starts at the crack of dawn (10 am) and is against another formidable opponent.

Let's see how the predictions look and come Saturday afternoon. It's time to see if anyone has a crystal ball that works when it comes to the IlliniGuys staff.

IlliniGuy Prediction Season Record
Larry Smith Virginia 31-17 1-1
Brad Sturdy Virginia 34-27 0-2
Mike Cagley Illinois 31-28 1-1
Kedric Prince Virginia 28-14 1-1
Matt Stevens Virginia 34-20 0-2
Brandon Wildman Virginia 31-24 1-1
Connor Cagley Virginia 24-17 0-2
Steve Sturm Virginia 30-17 1-1
Patrick Quinn Illinois 28-23 1-1
Kirkland Chappell Illinois 27-24 1-1
Shannon Denny Virginia 34-29 1-1
IlliniGuy Chris Illinois 27-21 0-2
IlliniGuy Karl Virginia 35-21 0-2

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580 Illini Getting Ready for Final Four

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576 - Illini Earn 2nd Elite 8 Appearance in 3 Years

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575 Sweet 16 - Illini Bust Up VCU 76-55

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574 Mirk & the Illini Roll Over Penn 105-70

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573 The 2026 NCAA Tournament Show

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572 Illini Lose Big Lead vs Badgers

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571 Illini "Smash" the Terps

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570 Illini Feast on Ducks

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