Illinois vs Ohio State Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Dec 2025
College Basketball Betting Preview: Illinois vs Ohio State
The Illinois Fighting Illini go up against the Ohio State Buckeyes, with tip-off scheduled for 19:30 on Tuesday, December 9.
Our best bet is Ohio State at +3.5 on the spread. A win or narrow defeat against Illinois would mean our pick at odds of -120 lands a return.
Illinois Fighting Illini won their previous game by a 75-62 scoreline. It was on the road against Tennessee Volunteers.
Ohio State Buckeyes won last time out by a 86-82 scoreline. It was on the road against Northwestern Wildcats.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last matchup between Illini and Ohio State saw the former win. It was a 87-79 scoreline. Illini have three straight victories against Ohio State. They’ve also claimed 6 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.
| NCAAB | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Illinois vs Ohio State Prediction & Picks
We dive into the top Illinois vs Ohio State betting angles, including our main match prediction, correct score play, standout player prop picks and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
Ohio State should give a good account of themselves in this college showdown and the pick is to back them on the spread. The +3.5 looks attractive and -120 is available.
Our team of college basketball handicappers track current injuries closely. Combined with recent form, this helps us identify the best value odds. A data-led approach backed by key stats and the latest team news keeps our analysis sharp.
Key Illinois vs Ohio State stats:
Ohio State +3.5 Probability
The top betting sites are estimating that there is a 54.6% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.
If the initial odds don’t grab your fancy, there’s the option to shoot for more juice by moving the line when it comes to your pick. It all comes down to how confident you feel.
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Player Prop Picks
Kylan Boswell (Illini) is available at -115 to score Under 16.5 points. When it comes to his Player Points outcome, we are fairly confident he will total below the line.
Latest Kylan Boswell Player Prop Odds
Devin Royal (Ohio State) is available at -135 to finish with Under 5.5 rebounds. We think he might fall short of the mark when it comes to this Player Rebounds bet.
Latest Devin Royal Player Prop Odds
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Same Game Parlay Picks
We’ve loaded up a same game parlay with the combined picks of Ohio State +4.5, Under 157.5 and Kylan Boswell (Illinois) to score Under 16.5 points.
Should you want to back different picks for the same game, then a same game parlay will suit your needs. The betting sites create this personalised basketball wagering tool where you can choose different selections and combine the odds together.
Correct Score Prediction
76
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77
Ohio State
There are massive odds on offer when it comes to the Buckeyes landing a 77-76 win. A close game is anticipated between two evenly-matched teams.
Illinois vs Ohio State Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Illinois odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -164 betting favorites to land victory in this college game which means a 62% chance of winning. The market suggests that Ohio State are least likely to win at +136.
The spread currently stands at 3.5 and the total points line is 160.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you fancy Under 160.5, then the odds are -105.
There are stacks of game lines and team props s when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting apps to find the bet that matches your view on the contest.
Bruce Thornton is the favorite to land the most baskets. You can back -118 that he gets Over 16.5 points. Alternatively, Under is trading at -110.
There are some exciting college basketball micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer. The long-ball option pays better, and in today’s game, you can never discount the three-pointer.
- NCAAB: 02/02 2025 Ohio State 79 Illinois 87
- NCAAB: 15/03 2024 Ohio State 74 Illinois 77
- NCAAB: 31/01 2024 Illinois 87 Ohio State 75
- NCAAB: 26/02 2023 Illinois 60 Ohio State 72
- NCAAB: 25/01 2023 Ohio State 60 Illinois 69
- NCAAB: 25/02 2022 Ohio State 86 Illinois 83
- NCAAB: 14/03 2021 Ohio State 88 Illinois 91
- NCAAB: 06/03 2021 Illinois 73 Ohio State 68
- NCAAB: 16/01 2021 Ohio State 87 Illinois 81
- NCAAB: 06/03 2020 Illinois 63 Ohio State 71
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Illinois Stats
Ohio State Stats
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
- -3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
- -3.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road
- +3.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 games
- +3.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 8 of the last 10 home games
- Game Totals: An average of 158.10 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals on the Road: An average of 158.30 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
- Over 157.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
- Over 157.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 87.30 pts and allowed 70.80 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.60 pts and allowed 78.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road
- Game Totals: An average of 153.30 pts in the previous 10 games
- Game Totals at Home: An average of 162.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
- Over 157.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
- Over 157.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
- Team Totals: Have scored an average of 83.70 pts and allowed 69.60 pts in the last 10 games
- Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 87.30 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 home games
NCAAB Table Select Season
| Big Ten | Overall | PF | PA | N. Pts | Home | Away | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Michigan
|
31-3 | 2952 | 2353 | 599 | 19-2 | 12-1 | 1L |
Nebraska
|
26-6 | 2473 | 2119 | 354 | 19-3 | 7-3 | 1L |
Michigan State
|
25-7 | 2526 | 2189 | 337 | 17-3 | 8-4 | 2L |
Purdue
|
27-8 | 2858 | 2455 | 403 | 16-5 | 11-3 | 4W |
|
Illinois
|
24-8 | 2700 | 2234 | 466 | 15-6 | 9-2 | 1L |
Wisconsin
|
24-10 | 2822 | 2581 | 241 | 16-2 | 8-8 | 1L |
UCLA
|
23-11 | 2643 | 2414 | 229 | 18-3 | 5-8 | 1L |
|
Ohio State
|
21-12 | 2633 | 2402 | 231 | 15-5 | 6-7 | 1L |
Iowa
|
21-12 | 2482 | 2177 | 305 | 17-3 | 4-9 | 1L |
Indiana
|
18-14 | 2501 | 2309 | 192 | 15-6 | 3-8 | 2L |
USC
|
18-14 | 2515 | 2494 | 21 | 11-7 | 7-7 | 8L |
Washington
|
16-17 | 2545 | 2430 | 115 | 11-6 | 5-11 | 1L |
Minnesota
|
15-17 | 2241 | 2193 | 48 | 13-8 | 2-9 | 1L |
Northwestern
|
15-19 | 2487 | 2447 | 40 | 11-9 | 4-10 | 1L |
Rutgers
|
14-19 | 2329 | 2479 | -150 | 11-7 | 3-12 | 1L |
Oregon
|
12-20 | 2267 | 2366 | -99 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 1L |
Penn State
|
12-20 | 2358 | 2539 | -181 | 10-10 | 2-10 | 3L |
Maryland
|
12-21 | 2300 | 2527 | -227 | 9-8 | 3-13 | 1L |
- Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
- PF = Total Points For
- PA = Total Points Against
- N. Pts = Point Differential
- Home = Home Record
- Away = Away Record
- Strk = Current Streak
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