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Saturday's Connecticut vs. Illinois college basketball tournament semifinal is just one of a host of chances for new bettors to take advantage of the latest bet365 bonus code SPORTSLINE, which gives new users $365 in bonus bets after they wager $10 or more, regardless of whether the bet wins or loses. Bettors can also look forward to a full MLB slate, as well as a ton of NBA and NHL games.

Why it matters

The Connecticut vs. Illinois semifinal matchup is a high-stakes game with a spot in the national title game on the line. The bet365 bonus code offer provides new bettors with a valuable opportunity to get in on the action and potentially profit from the tournament's exciting conclusion.

The details

Connecticut had won two straight championships before Florida claimed the title last year, and now an unexpected run to the semifinals after something of an uneven season has the team on the precipice once again. Illinois will be a stern test, though, especially with Illinois having defeated last year's runner-up, Houston, on the way to this game. Connecticut certainly has the pedigree and championship-level coaching, but can it get the job done once again? The SportsLine Projection Model, which simulates every game 10,000 times, has the Over hitting a whopping 77.6% of the time.

• The Connecticut vs. Illinois semifinal game is on Saturday, April 5, 2026.

What’s next

The winner of the Connecticut vs. Illinois semifinal will advance to the national title game on Monday.