Buckeyes vs. Fighting Illini Odds & Betting Predictions - February 2, 2025
Buckeyes at Fighting Illini
6:00 pm • CBSBuckeyes at Fighting Illini Odds
Spread, Total, Moneyline
MatchupOpenSpreadTotalMoneyline | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Buckeyes 20-11 | +6.5 | +6.5-110 | o156.5-108 | +240 |
Fighting Illini 24-7 | u153.5 | -6.5-110 | u156.5-112 | -300 |

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Buckeyes vs. Fighting Illini Expert Picks
DeadPresPicks
Last 30d: 0-4-0 (-1.9u)
OSU +6.5 (Live)+450
0.15u
Roger Goodell
Last 30d: 28-24-0 (+2.9u)
ILL +120 (Live)
1.2u
DeadPresPicks
Last 30d: 0-4-0 (-1.9u)
OSU +129 (Live)
0.35u
ILL -135 (Live)
0.37u
Boomer Betz
Last 30d: 102-86-6 (+24.3u)
ILL -115 (Live)
1u
Mjaybrod
Last 30d: 55-39-1 (+9.7u)
Over 155.5-110
0.91u
Offensive fireworks por favor
Roger Goodell
Last 30d: 28-24-0 (+2.9u)
Under 156-112
1u
Shady Biev
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
B.Thornton o3.5 Ast+110
2.2u
M.Parrish o11.5 Pts-118
2.36u
Steak Friend
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
ILL -5.5-110
1u
Cam Is Money
Last 30d: 23-27-0 (-6.6u)
M.Parrish u1.5 3pt M-120
0.83u
💰🦡 Jake
Last 30d: 67-83-1 (-6.5u)
Under 156.5-105
1.05u
Brian Bitler
Last 30d: 87-85-0 (-8.2u)
ILL -6.5-110
2.73u
Greg DiNardo
Last 30d: 0-0-0 (+0.0u)
Over 155.5-125
1u
Boomer Betz
Last 30d: 102-86-6 (+24.3u)
ILL -6.5-105
0.95u
DeadPresPicks
Last 30d: 0-4-0 (-1.9u)
ILL -7-110
0.91u
💎 Brad Underwood’s team will bounce back at home this afternoon. The Illini are coming off an 80-74 loss on Thursday against Nebraska in overtime. Illinois has played their best basketball in Champagne this year posting a record of 9-3 at home. The Buckeyes have been average playing on the road with a 3-3 record. Ohio State will struggle to keep pace in this contest.
Buckeyes vs. Fighting Illini Previews & Analysis
Prop Odds Comparison
Line Movement Tracker
Buckeyes vs. Fighting Illini Public Betting Percentages
Betting Trends
- Fighting Illini are 3-2 in their last 5 games.
- Fighting Illini are 2-3 in their last 5 games against the spread
- Fighting Illini are 8-5 in their road games against the spread
- The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Fighting Illini' last 5 games
- The totals have gone OVER in 6 of Fighting Illini' 18 last games at home
Matchup History
Against the Spread (ATS) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-13 | 10-8 | 8-5 | 13-9 | 3-3 | |
| 16-15 | 10-10 | 6-5 | 9-10 | 7-5 |
Over/Under History
| overall | home o/u | away o/u | favorite o/u | underdog o/u | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-18 | 6-12 | 7-6 | 11-11 | 2-4 | |
| 15-16 | 11-9 | 4-7 | 11-8 | 4-8 |
Straight-Up (ML) History
| overall | home | away | favorite | underdog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24-7 | N/A | N/A | 18-4 | 3-3 | |
| 20-11 | N/A | N/A | 17-2 | 3-9 |
Last 5 Matchups
Fighting Illini vs. Buckeyes Injury Updates

Fighting Illini Injuries
- Jason JakstysC
Jakstys is out for season with undisclosed
Out for Season

Buckeyes Injuries
- Puff JohnsonG/F
Johnson is questionable with achilles
Questionable
- Brandon NoelF
Noel is questionable with foot
Questionable
- Josh OjianwunaF
Ojianwuna is out with knee
Out
- Myles HerroG
Herro is out for season with redshirt
Out for Season
Team Stats
27-73 (37%)
Field Goals
30-58 (52%)
14-15 (93%)
Free Throws
23-31 (74%)
11-23 (48%)
3P
4-20 (20%)
30
Rebounds
40
6
Assists
10
5
Turnovers
11
3
Steals
2
2
Blocks
3
25
Fouls
14
Buckeyes vs. Fighting Illini Odds Comparison
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Buckeyes at Fighting Illini Team Totals
MatchupOverUnder | ||
|---|---|---|
Buckeyes 20-11 | N/A | N/A |
Fighting Illini 24-7 | N/A | N/A |

