Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Point Spread Picks

Fighting Illini vs. Buckeyes Spread Picks

Get Fighting Illini vs. Buckeyes point spread picks, expert spread analysis, computer model picks, betting consensus data, matchup breakdowns, key betting angles, and the latest odds insights for today's Fighting Illini vs. Buckeyes game.

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 56% of the public bets were on Ohio State Buckeyes on the +3.5 ATS. And, 54% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois would win by a score of 82.2 to 78.8 with Illinois winning on the moneyline, Ohio State winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Illinois Fighting Illini

42

40

88

Ohio State Buckeyes

42

38

80

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 58% of the public bets were on Ohio State Buckeyes on the +6.5 ATS. And, 56% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois would win by a score of 80.9 to 75.1 with Illinois winning on the moneyline, Ohio State winning on the spread and the game going UNDER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on February 02, 2025 at 10:31AM ET.

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Ohio State at Illinois

February 2, 2025

1:00 PM Eastern

Illinois has struggled recently without center Tomislav Ivisic, who has been out with mononucleosis, and coach Brad Underwood will try a different starting lineup to try and compensate. The Fighting Illini have won nine of 12 home games this season and 15 of 19 at home dating to last year. Ohio State has split its six road games. The Buckeyes have lost five of the past seven meetings and the Illini have covered five of seven Sunday home contests. Illinois looks to bounce back from an 80-74 loss at Nebraska on Thursday when it kept it close even while shooting just 36 percent and missing 32 of 42 3-point tries. The Illini figure to shoot much better on their home court. Take Illinois.

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Ohio State Buckeyes

42

37

79

Illinois Fighting Illini

36

51

87

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 57% of the public bets were on Illinois Fighting Illini on the -5 ATS. And, 62% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois would win by a score of 81.1 to 75.3 with Illinois winning on the moneyline and on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Pro Picks

This Pro Pick was released to clients on March 15, 2024 at 9:31AM ET.

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Ohio State at Illinois

March 15, 2024

6:30 PM Eastern

Ohio State is fifth in the 14-team Big Ten in points given up (69.3 per game) and seventh in shooting allowed (.425). The offense is just ninth in shooting, 10th from long range (.346), and ninth in turnover margin. Ohio State had to play yesterday, knocking off Iowa allowing 41.9% shooting. The Buckeyes are 184-131 UNDER the total versus teams with winning percentages between 60% to 80%, plus 50-30 UNDER after two consecutive contests where they made 50% of their shots. Illinois is 13th in turnover margin, while the defense is eighth in shooting allowed (.429). Illinois is 92-45 UNDER the total after a game giving up 5 or fewer offensive rebounds. Take Ohio State/Illinois UNDER the total. 

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Ohio State Buckeyes

29

45

74

Illinois Fighting Illini

31

46

77

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 58% of the public bets were on Illinois Fighting Illini on the -3 ATS. And, 53% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois would win by a score of 77.6 to 74.8 with Illinois winning on the moneyline, Ohio State winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Illinois Fighting Illini

41

46

87

Ohio State Buckeyes

34

41

75

Public Consensus

Who was the public on? 70% of the public bets were on Illinois Fighting Illini on the -4.5 ATS. And, 54% of the bets were on the game to go UNDER the total.

Computer Predictions

My computer prediction for this game was that Illinois would win by a score of 73.6 to 72.4 with Illinois winning on the moneyline, Ohio State winning on the spread and the game going OVER the total.

Final Score

1H

2H

F

Illinois Fighting Illini

29

31

60

Ohio State Buckeyes

41

31

72