Ohio St. Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini Betting Picks & Predictions
No. 10 Ohio State (20-12 SU, 10-11 B10) will be facing off against No. 2 Illinois (23-8 SU, 14-6 B10) in the quarterfinals of the Big 10 Tournament. The game will take place
Game outlook
No. 10 Ohio State (20-12 SU, 10-11 B10) will be facing off against No. 2 Illinois (23-8 SU, 14-6 B10) in the quarterfinals of the Big 10 Tournament. The game will take place on Friday at 6:30pmET at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with the winner advancing to the semifinals. Illinois holds the advantage, having defeated Ohio State 87-75 earlier in the season. Betting odds currently favor Illinois at -4.5, with the line remaining steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Buckeyes +160 | Fighting Illini -187
Spread: Buckeyes +4.5 (-110) | Fighting Illini -4.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 153.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Illinois will win straight-up is 65%.
Ohio St. Buckeyes
Ohio State's recent 90-78 victory over Iowa has kept their slim NCAA Tournament hopes alive, with interim head coach Jake Diebler's chances of having the interim tag removed looking more promising. Leading scorer Jamison Battle had an impressive performance, scoring 23 points in the second half while going 9-for-9 from the free throw line and grabbing nine rebounds. The Buckeyes have won five straight games under Diebler's leadership, with a record of 21-12. Guard Bruce Thornton leads in scoring and assists, while Zed Key provides strength in the paint. However, the team's defense faces challenges in defending the three-point shot. Offensively, Ohio State is shooting at 45% from the field and 34% from long range. With a power ranking of 118, the Buckeyes have displayed a balanced performance on offense and defense this season. 🏀 Big Ten Tournament Win 1 Highlights ft. @battletime510 ’s 23-point 2nd half #B1GMBBT pic.twitter.com/dz4GVcXRbr