The Fighting Illini of Illinois will hit the road to take on the Buckeyes of Ohio State on Tuesday. Illinois comes into the game with a 15-5 record overall. The Fighting Illini beat Indiana on Saturday by 8 at home. The Orange and Blue are 7-3 in their last 10 NCAA basketball games.
Illinois vs Ohio State Picks
- Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes +3
For Ohio State, things have been a bit of a struggle. The Buckeyes are 13-7 on the season, and near the bottom of the Big Ten college basketball standings. Ohio State has dropped back to back games, including a 25 point blowout loss on the road at Northwestern on Saturday. Let’s find out more about each of these teams and get to our Illinois vs Ohio State betting analysis:
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Odds
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Information
Before our Illinois vs. Ohio State betting analysis, some information on this game on the NCAAB schedule:
Illinois Fighting Illini (15-5) vs Ohio State Buckeyes (13-7)
Where: Value City Arena; Columbus, OH
When: Tuesday January 30th, 2024; 7:00 pm EST
Previous Meeting: The Ohio State Buckeyes beat the Illinois Fighting Illini 72-60 on February 26th, 2023.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Recent Scores
Illinois Fighting Illini Last 5:
- Sunday January 14th, 2024: 76-67 loss to Maryland Terrapins
- Thursday January 18th, 2024: 88-73 win at Michigan Wolverines
- Sunday January 21st, 2024: 86-63 win over Rutgers Scarlet Knights
- Wednesday January 24th, 2024: 96-91 loss at Northwestern Wildcats
- Saturday January 27th, 2024: 70-62 win over Indiana Hoosiers
Ohio State Buckeyes Last 5:
- Wednesday January 10th, 2024: 71-60 loss to Wisconsin Badgers
- Monday January 15th, 2024: 73-65 loss at Michigan Wolverines
- Saturday January 20th, 2024: 79-67 win over Penn State Nittany Lions
- Tuesday January 23rd, 2024: 83-69 loss at Nebraska Cornhuskers
- Saturday January 27th, 2024: 83-58 loss at Northwestern Wildcats
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Analysis
Updated NCAAB odds by BetUS for these two NCAA Basketball teams:
- Spread: Illinois Fighting Illini -3, Ohio State Buckeyes +3
- Total: 150
- Moneyline: Illinois Fighting Illini -140, Ohio State Buckeyes +120
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini, under Brad Underwood’s guidance, have faced a challenging season, with their primary scorer, Terrence Shannon, in and out of the lineup due to league issues. A silver lining has emerged in the form of Marcus Domask, a transfer from Southern Illinois, who is consistently contributing over 15 points per game and grabbing 4.8 rebounds per game.
Ranked 31st nationally, the Illini showcase an impressive offensive prowess, averaging more than 82 points per game. Their dominance extends to the glass, securing over 43 rebounds per game. However, conference setbacks against Purdue, Maryland, and Northwestern, coupled with non-conference defeats to Marquette and Tennessee, have marked their journey.
Illinois is scheduled to host Nebraska on February 4th, followed by a road matchup against Michigan State on February 10th.
Meanwhile, Ohio State is in dire need of a resurgence as their 3-6 Big Ten start places them on the outskirts of NCAA Tournament contention. With a month remaining, a pivotal home victory against Illinois could inject life into their campaign. The Buckeyes struggled in their recent loss to Northwestern, scoring only 58 points.
The college basketball players leading the Ohio State Buckeyes in scoring are Bruce Thornton, Jamison Battle, and Roddy Gayle, each averaging 16.1, 13.8, and 13.8 points per game, respectively. As a team, Ohio State maintains a scoring average of 75.2 points per game and excels as one of the top free-throw shooting teams in the league, with a success rate exceeding 75%.
Next on the Buckeyes’ schedule is a matchup against Iowa, followed by home games against Indiana and Maryland, giving them opportunities for much needed wins.
There are no players included in the college basketball injury report for this match.
Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Prediction
The Fighting Illini know if they want to stay at the top of the Big Ten standings, this is a game they need to get. On the other side though, a hungry, desperate Ohio State team is at home. Look for the Buckeyes to get hot in this game and stay hot.
We actually like the underdog in this game for our college basketball picks. The Buckeyes take down the Fighting Illini at home. Our final bet for this game is the Ohio State Buckeyes +3 over the Illinois Fighting Illini. There is our Illinois vs Ohio State betting analysis!
If you love sports and want more sports betting information follow us as @InsidersBetDig on Twitter and sign up to our mailing list for free betting picks. Make sure to visit the best offshore betting sites to maximize your betting experience.