The 14th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini come into this Big 10 matchup with a 15-5 overall record and are 6-3 in the conference. The Ohio State Buckeyes are 13-7 overall and are just 3-6 in the Big 10. On the season. Illinois is putting up 82.1 points per game. They shoot 46.1% from the floor and 34.1% from behind the arc. On the defensive end, Illinois is giving up 68.7 points per game. Ohio State Buckeyes are putting up 75.2 points per game. The Buckeyes shoot 44.5% from the field and 33.9% from deep. On the defensive end, they are giving up 68.2 points per game. Illinois has a distinct advantage on the offensive end with their 26th-ranked offense led by Terrence Shannon Jr. Illinois should also have an advantage on the boards which will limit the Buckeyes and give the Illini extra possessions. Ohio State has lost five of six after winning 12 of their first 14 games. The Buckeyes have struggled against good teams and I see them struggling to contend with Shaanon’s scoring ability and the Illini’e rebounding in this one.

Play on Illinois on the money line. This is a 4% play.