- Illinois (16-12) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Ohio State (15-16)
- Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
- Ohio State / Illinois TV channel: BTN
The Ohio State Buckeyes (15-16) visit Target Center to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini (16-12) on Mar. 15. Tip off is scheduled for 6:30pm EDT in Minneapolis, MN.
Illinois is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (+100).
The Ohio State vs. Illinois Over/Under is 150.5 total points.
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Ohio State vs. Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Ohio State | +5.5 -120 | O 150.5 -110 | +180 |
| Illinois | -5.5 +100 | U 150.5 -110 | -225 |
Ohio State vs Illinois Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Illinois will win this college basketball game with 66.0% 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 Ohio State will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Ohio State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Ohio State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 30 games (+13.30 Units / 10% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 7 games (+9.80 Units / 69% ROI)
- Ohio State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.90 Units / 70% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 12 games (+5.60 Units / 41% ROI)
- Ohio State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 14 games (+3.50 Units / 23% ROI)
Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 16 games at home (+9.55 Units / 6% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.85 Units / 25% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Team Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.55 Units / 23% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+7.35 Units / 20% ROI)
- Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+5.20 Units / 7% ROI)
Ohio State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Ohio State has a 15-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.65 Units / -7.52% ROI).
- 13-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.2 Units / -2.08% ROI
- 18-14 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 7.39% ROI
- 14-18 when betting the Under for -5.8 Units / -16.48% ROI
Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Illinois has a 16-12 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.75 Units / 8.05% ROI).
- 16-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.05 Units / 1.1% ROI
- 21-10 when betting the Over for +9.95 Units / 29.14% ROI
- 10-21 when betting the Under for -13.1 Units / -38.47% ROI
Ohio State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has averaged 6.1 assists per game (347 assists/57 games) in the first half since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.1
Ohio State is shooting 75% from the free throw line (442/591) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Ohio State is shooting 36% from three (401/1,121) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Ohio State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (328/432) this season — 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has 22.0 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.3
Illinois is shooting 32% from three (446/1,389) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Illinois has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,896 points/1,449 shots) this season — tied for 40th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25
Illinois has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.0 (246 assists/ 248 TOs) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.1
Ohio State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Ohio State has forced 9.7 turnovers per game (406 turnovers/42 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.7
Ohio State has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (3,937 points/3,351 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 43rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
Ohio State has forced 8.8 turnovers per game (132 turnovers/15 games) this season — 4th lowest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 11.4
Ohio State has forced 10.6 turnovers per game (602 turnovers/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 27th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.3
Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Illinois has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (683 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Illinois has allowed 5.8 made three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 7.7
Illinois has averaged 29.7 defensive rebounds per game (683 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Illinois has allowed an average of 1.09 points per shot (1,620 points/1,482 shots) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
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