Ohio State vs. Illinois

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.