Last Updated on February 26, 2023 12:55 pm by Anthony Rome
Illinois vs. Ohio State Prediction & Odds
Big Ten rivals clash in Columbus, OH on Sunday afternoon when Ohio State hosts Illinois at 12:00 p.m. ET on CBS.
Will the Buckeyes cover as 4.5-point home underdogs or is there a better play when it comes to this conference matchup?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
799 Illinois Fighting Illini (-4.5) at 800 Ohio State Buckeyes (+4.5); o/u 144.5
12:00 p.m. ET, Sunday, February 26, 2023
Value City Arena, Columbus, OH
Illinois vs. Ohio State Public Betting Information
Our CBB Public Betting Information page indicates that 72% of public bettors are currently backing Illinois when it comes to the spread. This information is subject to change throughout the day, however, so be sure to check the link so you’re receiving the most up-to-date public betting data.
Illinois Fighting Illini DFS Spin
Jayden Epps closed with 12 points (3-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), one rebound, two assists and three steals in 35 minutes during Saturday’s 71-68 loss to Indiana. Epps didn’t shoot exceptionally well from the floor but still scored in double-figures for the sixth time in seven games since becoming a starter. This bodes well for his potential as he carves a role in his first collegiate season.
Ohio State Buckeyes DFS Spin
Head coach Chris Holtmann said that Zed Key will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, Patrick Murphy of 247Sports reports. Key’s junior campaign will now conclude premature due to a lingering shoulder injury that’ll require a season-ending procedure to address. The 6-foot-8 forward has thus far averaged 10.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game across 25 appearances (23 starts) this year, but he’ll now look to get fully healthy for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.
Illinois vs. Ohio State CBB Betting Trends
Under is 5-1 in Fighting Illini last 6 Sunday games
Under is 4-1 in Fighting Illini last 5 games following a ATS loss
Underdog is 4-1 ATS in the last 5 meetings
Illinois vs. Ohio State CBB Prediction:
The road team has cashed in four of the last five meetings between these two teams, while the Fighting Illini are 5-1 against the number in their last six road games versus a team with a winning home record. Illinois is also 5-1 against the spread in its last six road games and has cashed in four of its last five games coming off an ATS loss. On the other side, the Buckeyes are just 1-12 against the spread in their last 13 games coming off a loss, are winless against the number in their last four home games and are just 3-15 at the betting window in their last 18 games when facing an opponent with a winning percentage above .600.
CBB BETTING PREDICTION: ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI -4.5