California Golden Bears vs Illinois-Chicago Flames – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
91:73
18/03/2026 at 23:00 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • NIT - 1/16-finals

Chances of winning


California Golden Bears
69.4%
Illinois-Chicago Flames
30.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
66.3% 33.7%

Our Initial ML Estimation

62.8% 37.2%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • California Golden Bears has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+3.1%)
  • Illinois-Chicago Flames has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.1%)
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for California Golden Bears than the current prediction. (-6.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's lower estimate suggests that there may be underlying issues with California Golden Bears that the model has picked up on.
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Illinois-Chicago Flames than the current prediction. (+6.6%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests that Illinois-Chicago Flames could outperform expectations, possibly based on recent matchups or player stats.
  • California Golden Bears - Illinois-Chicago Flames Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    1.37
    (1.4)

    3.05
    (2.75)
    5.8%
    (7.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 148.00
    • The most likely Handicap: 1 (-5)
    Preview Facts
    • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
    • California may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
    • California could have a small edge in this match.
    • In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.
    Draw
    2026

    1/16-finals
    1AuburnSouth Alabama78 : 67
    2SeattleSt. Thomas (Minn.)67 : 52
    3George MasonLiberty71 : 77
    4NevadaMurray State89 : 75
    5Wake ForestNavy82 : 72
    6Illinois StateKent State79 : 58
    7YaleNC Wilmington67 : 78
    8DaytonBradley80 : 66
    9New MexicoSam Houston St.107 : 83
    10Utah Valley StateGeorge Washington78 : 79
    11Colorado StateSaint Josephs Hawks64 : 69
    12CaliforniaIllinois (Chi.)91 : 73
    13TulsaStephen F. Austin89 : 84
    14UC IrvineUNLV72 : 75
    15Wichita StateWyoming74 : 70
    16Oklahoma StateDavidson84 : 80

    1/8-finals
    1AuburnSeattle91 : 85
    2LibertyNevada63 : 73
    3Wake ForestIllinois State75 : 78
    4NC WilmingtonDayton61 : 80
    5New MexicoGeorge Washington86 : 61
    6Saint Josephs HawksCalifornia76 : 75
    7TulsaUNLV77 : 66
    8Wichita StateOklahoma State96 : 70

    Quarter-finals
    1AuburnNevada75 : 69
    2Illinois StateDayton61 : 55
    3New MexicoSaint Josephs Hawks84 : 69
    4TulsaWichita State83 : 79

    Semi-finals
    1AuburnIllinois State88 : 66
    2New MexicoTulsa69 : 74

    Final
    1AuburnTulsa92 : 86