The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-8, 5-5 Big Ten) are 6.5-point underdogs as they try to extend a three-game winning streak when they visit the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini (14-7, 6-5 Big Ten) on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at State Farm Center. The game airs at 1:00 PM ET on CBS. The matchup has a point total of 154.5.
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Illinois Cover -6.5 vs Ohio State -108
Illinois vs. Ohio State betting lines
- Illinois moneyline odds to win: -274
- Ohio State moneyline odds to win: +220
- Spread: Illinois (-6.5)
- Total: 154.5
Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Illinois has done a better job covering the spread when playing at home (7-5-0) than it has in road games (3-3-0).
- The Fighting Illini have eclipsed the total less often at home, hitting the over in five of 12 home matchups (41.7%). On the road, they have hit the over in three of six games (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Illinois has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.800) compared to away games (.500).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Fighting Illini have picked up their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 86.9 points per contest over that stretch as opposed to the 85.2 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- Illinois has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 74.6 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 70 it has surrendered this year.
- The Fighting Illini’s past 10 contests have seen them make 9.4 three-pointers per game while shooting 30.4% from deep. Both numbers are less than their 2024-25 averages of 9.9 makes and 31.4%.
Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-10-0 (Home: 7-5-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 6.5+: 7-4-0 (As Favorite: 9-8-0; As Underdog: 2-2-0)
- O-U-P: 11-9-1 (Home: 5-6-1; Away: 3-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 8-2; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 (221st in nation) | 39.7 (19th) | 42.6 (first) | 30.1 (118th) | 14.9 (106th) | 11.7 (224th) |
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Ohio State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This season, Ohio State is 8-4-0 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). Away, it is 3-3-0 ATS (.500).
- Buckeyes games have gone above the over/under 50% of the time at home (six of 12), and 33.3% of the time away (two of six).
Recent trends
- Over their past 10 games, the Buckeyes are averaging 79.2 points per contest, 0.8 fewer points than their season average (80).
- Ohio State has fared worse defensively in its last 10 games, allowing 72.4 points per contest, 1.7 more points than its season average of 70.7.
- In their previous 10 games, the Buckeyes are sinking 7.1 threes per contest, one fewer threes than their season average (8.1). They also own a worse three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (33%) compared to their season average (37%).
Ohio State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-8-0 (Home: 8-4-0; Away: 3-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 6.5+: 3-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-5-0; As Underdog: 5-3-0)
- O-U-P: 9-12-0 (Home: 6-6-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-4 (Home: 8-4; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48.2 (39th in nation) | 40.1 (31st) | 32.1 (194th) | 29.7 (99th) | 13.7 (179th) | 10.8 (122nd) |
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