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Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction, Odds and Picks
Ohio State has one thing on their mind heading into Sunday’s matchup against Illinois and that’s walking out with a victory against a ranked opponent. Ohio State has won 3 in a row, which includes an upset over then No. 11 Purdue, and they’re hoping to stay dialed in against a very good Illinois team. Illinois has lost 2 out of their last 3 games, and they hope to get a winning streak going before their season slips away from them. Ohio State has turned around their season with strong defense, so will they be able to keep things moving in their favor? Let’s find out as we dive into our Ohio State vs Illinois prediction.
Ohio State guard, Bruce Thornton, has been playing exceptionally well this season. The Junior averages 17 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, which leads this Buckeyes team. As for Illinois, they are loaded with talent, having five players who average double digits per game, which could give this Buckeyes team a run for their money. The Buckeyes average 79.9 points per game while giving up 71, and the Fighting Illini are averaging 85.8 points per game while giving up 69.5 points per game on average. Both offenses have been playing exceptionally well, and Illinois has one of the best offenses in all of the NCAA, but I think Ohio State has been playing slightly better as of late, and with players like Thornton and Mobley Jr., I think Ohio State could stick around in this game to the very end. This spread is a little bit too big in my opinion against a solid Ohio State squad, which is why I’ll be backing them as my best bet of the day.
Ohio State vs Illinois prediction: Ohio State +6.5 (-110) available at time of publishing. Playable at that number.
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The Ohio State Buckeyes will face off against the Illinois Fighting Illini in a highly anticipated college football matchup this weekend. Both teams are coming off strong performances and will be looking to secure a crucial win in their conference.
The Buckeyes are currently ranked 6th in the nation and are favored to win this game. Led by star quarterback Justin Fields, Ohio State’s offense has been explosive, averaging over 40 points per game. Their defense has also been solid, holding opponents to just 21 points per game.
On the other hand, the Fighting Illini have had a mixed season so far, with a record of 2-3. However, they are coming off a big upset win against Nebraska and will look to carry that momentum into this game. Illinois’ offense is led by quarterback Brandon Peters, who has shown flashes of brilliance throughout the season.
In terms of odds, Ohio State is currently listed as a heavy favorite, with a spread of -21.5 points. The over/under for total points scored is set at 63.5.
Prediction:
Despite Illinois’ recent success, Ohio State’s high-powered offense and strong defense should be too much for the Fighting Illini to handle. I predict that the Buckeyes will come out on top in this game, covering the spread and securing a comfortable victory.
Pick: Ohio State Buckeyes -21.5
Odds: Ohio State -21.5, Over/Under 63.5
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