- Illinois is a -5.5 point favorite vs Ohio State
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Ohio State / Illinois TV channel: CBS
The Ohio State Buckeyes visit State Farm Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini on Feb. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Champaign, IL, USA.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).
The Ohio State vs. Illinois Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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Ohio State vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio State | +5.5 -110 | O 156.5 -115 | +195 |
| Illinois | -5.5 -110 | U 156.5 -105 | -235 |
Ohio State vs Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 71.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Ohio State vs Illinois Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Illinois will cover the spread with 56.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 36 games (+12.00 Units / 7% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 24 of their last 36 games (+11.20 Units / 27% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 24 of their last 36 games (+10.75 Units / 27% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 22 of their last 36 games (+9.15 Units / 1% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 23 of their last 36 games (+8.10 Units / 20% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 37 games (+15.15 Units / 4% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 24 of their last 38 games (+9.65 Units / 23% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 38 games (+3.65 Units / 8% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 23 games at home (+3.53 Units / 13% ROI)
- Illinois have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 23 games at home (+1.70 Units / 7% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 13-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.2 Units / 18.18% ROI).
- 13-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +6 Units / 0.82% ROI
- 9-12 when betting the Over for -4.2 Units / -18.1% ROI
- 12-9 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 9.57% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 9-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.55 Units / -19.4% ROI).
- 12-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.8 Units / -2.97% ROI
- 11-9 when betting the Over for +1.1 Units / 4.76% ROI
- 9-11 when betting the Under for -3.1 Units / -13.42% ROI
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (287 assists/ 242 TOs) this season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.4
Ohio State shot 45% (892/1,966) last season — 5th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Ohio State has averaged 1.54 points per shot (916 points/595 shots) in the second half this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.40
Ohio State has averaged 6.7 assists per game (141 assists/21 games) in the second half this season — tied for lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 82.1 points per game (1,807 points/22 games) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72.1
Illinois has 672 defensive rebounds this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Illinois is shooting 31% from three (208/662) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has attempted 662 threes this season — most among Big 10 Teams
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 43% (495/1,158) on the road since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Ohio State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (140/481) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 32%
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
Ohio State allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (117/343) in the second half last season — 5th highest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 32.0 defensive rebounds per game (672 rebounds/21 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6
Illinois has averaged 32.0 defensive rebounds per game (672 rebounds/21 games) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.6
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.06 points per shot (1,469 points/1,384 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24
Illinois has forced 7.8 turnovers per game (172 turnovers/22 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.0
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