Vanderbilt vs Illinois predictions, picks, odds for NCAA Tournament Second Round

The Second Round of the women’s 2026 NCAA Tournament continues Monday with a slate featuring No. 2 Vanderbilt vs. No. 7 Illinois on the eight-game schedule.

Here is the latest on Monday’s March Madness matchup, including expert picks from reporters across the USA TODAY Sports Network.

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No. 2 Vanderbilt vs No. 7 Illinois prediction

• Heather Burns: Vanderbilt
• Mitchell Northam: Vanderbilt
• Nancy Armour: Vanderbilt
• Cydney Henderson: Vanderbilt
• Meghan Hall: Vanderbilt

No. 2 Vanderbilt vs No. 7 Illinois odds

• Opening Moneyline: Vanderbilt (-1000)
• Opening Spread: Vanderbilt (-13.5)
• Opening Total: 153.5

How to Watch Vanderbilt vs Illinois on Monday

No. 2 Vanderbilt takes on No. 7 Illinois at Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville on March 23 at 7:00 p.m. (ET). The game is airing on ESPN2.

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2026 Women’s NCAA Tournament full schedule

• March 18-19: First Four
• March 20-21: First Round
• March 22-23: Second Round
• March 27-28: Sweet 16
• March 29-30: Elite 8
• April 3: Final Four
• April 5: National Championship