- Illinois (10-7) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Ohio State (6-13)
- Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
- Illinois / Ohio State TV channel: PEAC
The Illinois Fighting Illini (10-7) visit Value City Arena to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes (6-13) on Jan. 30. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Columbus, OH.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-115).
The Illinois vs. Ohio State Over/Under is 149.5 total points.
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Illinois vs. Ohio State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Illinois | -2.5 -115 | O 149.5 -105 | -155 |
| Ohio State | +2.5 -105 | U 149.5 -115 | +125 |
Illinois vs Ohio State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 57.6% 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 Ohio State will cover the spread with 55.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.65 Units / 37% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.60 Units / 36% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 11 away games (+1.60 Units / 13% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.15 Units / 11% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+3.90 Units / 10% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 19 games at home (+1.20 Units / 6% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.3 Units / 10.45% ROI).
- 8-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.45 Units / -2.7% ROI
- 12-8 when betting the Over for +3.2 Units / 14.55% ROI
- 8-12 when betting the Under for -5.2 Units / -23.64% ROI
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 6-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.25 Units / -37.59% ROI).
- 6-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.45 Units / -17.67% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 5% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -14.09% ROI
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 13.8 offensive rebounds per game (277 rebounds/20 games) this season — 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (668 assists/ 652 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.3
Illinois has averaged 82.1 points per game (1,642 points/20 games) this season — 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.2
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.1 (444 assists/ 419 TOs) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has a 30% free throw rate (549 free throw attempts/1,849 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Ohio State has averaged 11.3 offensive rebounds per game (608 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6
Ohio State has averaged 10.6 turnovers per game (575 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1
Ohio State has averaged 35.3 points per game (671 points/19 games) in the first half this season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 36.7
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has allowed 5.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7
Illinois has averaged 30.0 defensive rebounds per game (601 rebounds/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 26.3
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.06 points per shot (1,373 points/1,299 shots) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22
Illinois has allowed 5.5 made three-pointers per game this season — tied for best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has forced 8.8 turnovers per game (106 turnovers/12 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.5
Ohio State has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (576 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3
Ohio State has averaged 5.2 steals per game (280 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (65/186) in the first half this season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
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