The Ohio State Buckeyes (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) are underdogs (by 3.5 points) to build on a six-game home win streak when they host the No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (7-2, 0-0 Big Ten) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET. The point total is set at 161.5 in the matchup.
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Illinois Cover -3.5 vs Ohio State -107
Illinois vs. Ohio State betting lines
- Illinois moneyline odds to win: -163
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: +137
- Spread: Illinois (-3.5)
- Total: 161.5
Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Illinois did a better job covering the spread in home games (10-7-0) last season than it did in road affairs (5-5-0).
- In home games last season, the Fighting Illini exceed the total 47.1% of the time (eight of 17 games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, topping the total in 60% of games (six of 10).
- Illinois won a higher percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite at home last year, going 12-3 (.800). In away games as a moneyline favorite, it sported a record of 3-3 (.500).
Last season stats
- The Fighting Illini were the ninth-best squad in college basketball in points scored (83.6 per game) and 263rd in points allowed (74.8) last season.
- Last season, Illinois was best in the country in rebounds (39.7 per game) and 104th in rebounds conceded (30.1).
- Last season the Fighting Illini were ranked 83rd in the nation in assists with 14.9 per game.
Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-4-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 0-0-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-3-0; As Underdog: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 2-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 0-0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.1 (71st in nation) | 39.9 (58th) | 40.4 (11th) | 29.3 (96th) | 14.2 (199th) | 9.7 (40th) |
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Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Last year, Ohio State was 10-7-0 at home against the spread (.588 winning percentage). On the road, it was 4-7-0 ATS (.364).
- Looking at the over/under, Buckeyes games finished over nine of 17 times at home (52.9%) last year, and five of 11 away (45.5%).
Last season stats
- The Buckeyes posted 78.8 points per game (58th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while surrendering 73.5 points per contest (225th-ranked).
- Ohio State averaged 30.2 boards per game (287th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 30.7 rebounds per contest (147th-ranked).
- The Buckeyes ranked 214th in college basketball with 13.1 assists per game.
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-4-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- O-U-P: 4-4-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 1-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53.0 (third in nation) | 41.8 (114th) | 34.5 (130th) | 26.0 (10th) | 17.1 (54th) | 11.0 (116th) |
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