- Illinois is a -3.5 point favorite vs Ohio State
- Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
- Illinois / Ohio State TV channel: PEAC
The Illinois Fighting Illini visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes on Dec. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Columbus, OH.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-115).
The Illinois vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 160.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -3.5 -115 | O 160.5 -115 | -185 |
| Ohio State | +3.5 -105 | U 160.5 -105 | 150 |
Illinois vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 61.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Illinois vs Ohio State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 53.5% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 35 games (+4.70 Units / 1% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 36 games (+3.80 Units / 9% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.30 Units / 21% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+3.90 Units / 0% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 19 games at home (+1.85 Units / 8% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 0% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 5-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI).
- 7-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.75 Units / 0.23% ROI
- 2-7 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -57.58% ROI
- 7-2 when betting the Under for +4.8 Units / 48.48% ROI
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 4-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 7-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.65 Units / 0.28% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
- 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 29.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,371 rebounds/81 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Illinois has averaged 4.5 steals per game (227 steals/50 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Illinois forced 8.8 turnovers per game (326 turnovers/37 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Illinois has forced 9.0 turnovers per game (725 turnovers/81 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Ohio State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0
Ohio State allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,032 points/964 shots) in the first half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.15
Ohio State allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,313 points/1,963 shots) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 29.3 defensive rebounds per game (2,371 rebounds/81 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Illinois has averaged 4.5 steals per game (227 steals/50 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Illinois forced 8.8 turnovers per game (326 turnovers/37 games) last season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Illinois has forced 9.0 turnovers per game (725 turnovers/81 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State averaged 5.4 steals per game (179 steals/33 games) last season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Ohio State has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 8.0
Ohio State allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,032 points/964 shots) in the first half last season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.15
Ohio State allowed an average of 1.18 points per shot (2,313 points/1,963 shots) last season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
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