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How much does a Real ID cost in Illinois? – NBC Chicago

Beginning in May, Illinois residents will need a certain type of ID in order to fly domestically.

The U.S. government will require all those who fly within the country to use either a valid U.S. passport or a Real ID to board a plane starting May 7.

With the deadline fast approaching, the number of people looking to book appointments with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office is growing.

Such appointments are filling up “super fast,” Secretary of State officials told NBC Chicago.

For those who have yet to get a Real ID, you may have plenty of questions – including how much one costs. The fee for a Real ID is $30 – the same as a regular driver’s license in Illinois.

Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias said last year that his office was stepping up efforts to ensure that residents get Real ID-compliant identification prior to the May 2025 deadline, but acknowledged there are “tremendous concerns” about what will happen as the deadline arrives.

“We feel pressure … Our facilities will swell up, and it will be a problem if people don’t get out and get their REAL ID’s,” he said at the time.

According to state data, as of Dec. 31, 2024, the office has issued 3,295,078 Real ID-compliant driver’s licenses and state IDs. This represents just 25.34% of all currently valid driver’s license and state IDs.

How to get a Real ID

The website for the Secretary of State’s office notes that new appointments are made available daily at 6:30 a.m., so booking one early can help.

You can also get a Real ID at the 2025 Chicago Auto Show at the McCormick Place – without an appointment.

Planning to get your Real ID soon? Find a checklist of everything you need to bring here.

Running from Feb. 8-17, the Chicago Auto Show is once again offering residents the ability to receive their Real IDs with proper documentation at the event’s Secretary of State booth.

The Real ID is an enhanced form of identification that will soon be required for domestic air travel and access to federal facilities. In Illinois, the cost of a Real ID is $30. However, this price may vary depending on factors such as age and whether you are getting a new ID or renewing an existing one. Make sure to bring all necessary documentation and payment when applying for your Real ID. Stay informed and prepared for the upcoming changes! #RealID #Illinois #NBCChicago

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February 5, 2025

The Huskers knocked off No. 18 Illinois — now, how will it respond?

It was all smiles for Nebraska in the postgame media session following the upset win over Brad Underwood’s No. 18-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini on Thursday.

The victory snapped a six-game losing streak and was needed in the worst way as the team was facing obvious confidence issues.

“I’m proud of our guys. We needed this one in a big way,” head coach Fred Hoiberg said.

But now that the streak was ended and some sort of positivity found its way back inside the locker room, what are the Huskers going to do with this new-found momentum? Up next for the Huskers is their first West Coast swing of the new 18-team Big Ten era.

Today at 6:30 p.m. central time, Nebraska (13-8, 3-7 in Big Ten) will play Dana Altman’s No. 16-ranked Oregon Ducks (16-5, 5-5), who will want to respond in a winning way after losing by 26 points at UCLA, 78-52, on Thursday. It was a game where Oregon couldn’t make anything — the Ducks went 4-of-23 from 3.

Oregon is now 1-3 in its last four games and has dropped two straight. Today’s game will be on BTN with Guy Haberman and Don MacLean on the call.

The Oregon game will be another Quad 1 opportunity for the Huskers, who currently have a 3-6 record against Quad 1 opponents, with wins over Creighton (NET of 39) on the road and UCLA (28) and Illinois (14) at home. On Sunday afternoon Oregon had a NET rating of 34 — another chance to continue climbing out of the deep hole the Huskers put themselves in.

“It’s important for us now, after losing a couple home games, at some point in these last 10 (games left in the regular season), we’re gonna have to steal some road games,” Hoiberg said.

If Nebraska can find a way to come out with a win over Oregon, it would mark a fourth victory over a ranked opponent this season. The last time Nebraska won four games against ranked teams was in 1998-99.

After the tilt with Oregon, Nebraska will not fly home. Instead, it will stay on the West Coast with a Wednesday night game in Seattle against Washington that’s set to tip at 9:30 p.m. central.

The Huskies were riding the struggle bus just like Nebraska was and had their own six-game losing streak before getting the train back on the tracks with a tough 71-68 win on the road at Minnesota on Saturday.

Before the Illinois game, Hoiberg mentioned he asked newly-retired Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook for advice about making travel plans and how Cook handled the West Coast swing with his team.

“They ended up staying overnight and flying back the next morning, which I think is better than getting home at 5 a.m.,” Hoiberg said. “Back in the old NBA days, you did fly back after the game but only had a day and then you had to play. So you almost had to do that, but, man, that was a hard game.”

There are a few Huskers on the roster with game experience against Oregon from the old Pac-12 days, including Washington transfer Braxton Meah, UCLA transfer Berke Buyuktuncel and Utah transfer Rollie Worster.Though, these days with roster turnover being the norm each offseason, it has become less important.

Meah played Oregon twice last season with the Huskies. In the first game, he played 14 minutes and was 0-of-2 from the field with four rebounds in a loss. In the second game, Meah had a larger impact, playing 31 minutes with a double-double of 15 points (7-of-7 from the field) and 12 rebounds with three blocks. Meah, of course, has not played the past two games for Nebraska because of matchups, according to Hoiberg.

Buyuktuncel played Oregon three times last season. The first game: 12 points and three rebounds in 21 minutes. The second game: two points, two rebounds in 14 minutes. The third game: only 1 minute of action.

Worster’s foot injury kept him from playing Oregon last season while he was with the Utes. But two seasons ago, Worster played Oregon once. In that game, a loss, the point guard recorded five points (2-of-9 from the field, 0-of-4 from 3), seven assists and six rebounds.

The Ducks are 8-3 at home in Eugene this season but 2-3 against Big Ten opponents with losses coming to Illinois (109-77), UCLA (73-71) and Purdue (65-58) inside Matthew Knight Arena.

Oregon has eight players averaging at least six points per game, led by the 7-foot, 220-pound Nate Bittle, who’s averaging 12.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.0 blocks per game while shooting 28.8% from 3 on 3.1 attempts per game.

Against Big Ten teams, Oregon’s offense is averaging 71.5 points per game (15th in conference) while the Ducks are allowing 76.4 points per contest (11th).

Oregon is shooting 33% from 3 as a team but has four shooters who are above 35% from deep this season, including 6-1 guard Keeshawn Barthelemy (42.9%, 36-of-84), 6-8 forward Brandon Angel (40%, 18-of-45), 6-foot guard Jackson Shelstad (37.4%, 34-of-91) and 6-5 guard Jadrian Tracey (35.6%, 21-of-59).

After a thrilling victory over No. 18 Illinois, the Huskers are riding high and looking to carry that momentum into their next matchup. But the question remains: how will they respond? Will they continue their winning ways and build on their recent success, or will they fall back into old habits and struggle to maintain their momentum?

One thing is for sure – the Huskers have proven that they have the talent and ability to compete with the best teams in the country. With a strong defense and a dynamic offense, they have the potential to make a deep run in the conference and national tournaments.

But the key to their success will be consistency. Can they continue to play at a high level game after game, or will they let their guard down and allow their opponents to gain the upper hand?

Only time will tell, but one thing is certain – the Huskers are a team to watch out for. With their recent win over Illinois serving as a statement victory, they have the potential to make some noise in the college basketball world. Let’s see how they respond to the challenge ahead.

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February 3, 2025

Nebraska 80-74 Illinois (Jan 30, 2025) Game Recap

LINCOLN, Neb. — — Brice Williams scored eight points in overtime and finished with 27 as Nebraska ended a six-game losing streak with an 80-74 win over No. 18 Illinois on Thursday night.

The Huskers (13-8, 3-7 Big Ten) never trailed while knocking off a third ranked opponent in the same season for the first time since 2013-14.

Illinois (14-7, 6-5) lost for the first time in 10 meetings with the Huskers and for the first time in four visits to Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Connor Essegian scored 14 points off the bench and Juwan Gary added 13 for the Huskers.

Kasparas Jakucionis led the Illini with 18 points, Wes Riley made four 3-pointers while scoring 16 points and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn added 15.

Williams made three straight shots and a pair of free throws to put the Huskers up by eight points in overtime. He broke a 72-all tie with a shot from the wing, muscled in for an inside basket and then hit a baseline jumper.

Takeaways

Illinois: Tomislav Ivisic, the 7-foot-1 center and the team’s second-leading scorer, missed his third straight game with mononucleosis. The Illini have lost four of their last six.

Nebraska: The Huskers rediscovered their identity as a gritty and defense-oriented team, holding the Illini to 28% shooting in the first half and 35.6% for the game.

Key moment

Gibbs-Lawhorn’s 3-pointer with 47.2 seconds left in regulation pulled Illinois into a tie for the first time since the game was scoreless. He came into the game shooting 29% on 3s.

Key stat

The Huskers, who matched their season low with six turnovers, scored 17 points off Illinois’ 17 turnovers.

Up next

Illinois hosts Ohio State on Sunday, and Nebraska visits No. 16 Oregon the same day.

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Nebraska 80-74 Illinois (Jan 30, 2025) Game Recap

In a thrilling matchup between the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Illinois Fighting Illini, it was Nebraska who came out on top with a hard-fought 80-74 victory.

The game started off with both teams trading baskets and playing tough defense. Illinois took an early lead behind the hot shooting of their star guard, but Nebraska clawed their way back into the game with a balanced scoring attack.

In the second half, Nebraska turned up the intensity on both ends of the floor. Their defense forced several turnovers and turned them into easy transition buckets. The Cornhuskers also knocked down key three-pointers at crucial moments to keep Illinois at bay.

Illinois made a late push to cut into the lead, but Nebraska’s free throw shooting down the stretch sealed the victory for the Cornhuskers.

Key players for Nebraska included their leading scorer, who finished with a game-high 25 points, and their big man, who dominated the paint with a double-double.

Overall, it was a hard-fought and well-deserved win for Nebraska as they continue to climb up the standings in the Big Ten conference. Illinois put up a valiant effort, but ultimately fell short in this exciting matchup.

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February 2, 2025

Defense wakes up, leads Huskers to win over No.18 Illinois

Fred Hoiberg said it on Wednesday when talking about his Nebraska basketball team that had dropped six straight games to Big Ten competition.

“We got to get a win. We have to get a win to get our guys some confidence and to get out of that mentality of, ‘here we go again,’” Hoiberg said then.

How about a massive upset win in overtime over the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini in your house, in front of your fans?

That should spark something and get the good vibes going again. Perhaps it’ll pump some life and that all-important confidence Hoiberg talked about back into the Huskers.

Behind a game-high 27 points from Brice Williams, which included eight of the Huskers’ 10 points in the extra period, Nebraska snapped its six-game losing streak with an 80-74 overtime win against Brad Underwood’s Fighting Illini on Thursday night inside Pinnacle Bank Arena.

With Illinois currently coming in at No. 10 in the NET ratings, that’s a nice Quad 1 win on the resume, should Nebraska need it at tournament time.

“Brice was absolutely phenomenal there down the stretch,” Hoiberg said after the game. “…We rode him all the way to the finish line. I’m proud of our guys. We needed this one in a big way.”

Williams recorded his ninth 20-point game of the season and 25th of his career. His 10 made field goals tied his season-high. Williams also had a season-high eight rebounds and four assists.

Hoiberg thought Williams was playing with the confidence he had from earlier this season.

“He was aggressive and he took his shots, no hesitation,” Hoiberg said. “I thought he guarded better out there. He rebounded, had five defensive rebounds. I’m just really pleased with Brice and how he responded. We’ve had a tough couple days, and we knew how big this game was for us to hopefully end this slide.”

Nebraska improves to 13-8 overall and 3-7 in the Big Ten while Illinois drops to 14-7, 6-5.

Neither team shot it well — Illinois was at 36%, Nebraska 40% — and Williams took 26 shots to get his 27 points. But Nebraska’s best player knew what to credit for the win after the game.

“Our defense kept us in the game,” Williams said. “We reached most of our goals tonight. We had to wake up, and tonight we woke up.”

Illinois, which was without its 7-foot-1 center and second-leading scorer for the third consecutive game, Tomislav Ivisic, came into the game with the top offense in league play at 85.8 points per contest.

But Nebraska’s defense, under fire the past three weeks for good reason, played much better on Thursday. Wasn’t perfect, Hoiberg said after the game, but certainly good enough, especially when it mattered the most, in overtime, when Illinois scored just four points.

Nebraska had a 10-point lead, 54-44, with 12:20 left in the second half. That edge disappeared when the Illini started seeing success with ghost actions where they slipped screens and knocked down 3s — they hit seven treys in the final 20 minutes.

But the Huskers stayed with it and communicated better defensively while getting key buckets from Williams down the stretch.

“We kept guarding, and that’s what we were looking to get back to,” Hoiberg said. “It’s obviously not always going to be pretty with this team, but if we guard like we did tonight, we’re gonna have a chance most nights that we step on the floor.”

The Huskers hounded Kasparas Jakucionis all night, too. Illinois’ star true freshman point guard from Lithuania, who could be a top-10 pick in the upcoming NBA draft, scored 18 points, which is better than his 15.9 average coming into the game, but he took 15 shots, went 3-of-10 from 3 and 3-of-4 at the free-throw line to get there.

But even when Illinois’ other future NBA player, true freshman Will Riley, went berserk in the second half and scored 13 points with three 3s, and Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn hit the game-tying 3 to send the game into overtime, Hoiberg said he saw improvement in the huddle.

“We never hung our heads. And that was the thing — when you get in the huddle and you got eye contact, and guys are talking to each other before we even get in there and start teaching, that’s growth,” Hoiberg said.

One area of the win that stuck out was the Huskers’ ball security — it was good. Nebraska valued the ball and turned it over only six times with just one at halftime. Illinois, on the other hand, had a tough time against Nebraska’s defense and had 17 turnovers. Nebraska used those extra possessions to score 17 points.

Toughness, or more accurately a lack of it, was a key talking point during the losing streak. Hoiberg and the Huskers knew the rebounding battle would be important in this one. Illinois came into the game statistically as the best rebounding team in the country, averaging 45 boards per contest with a margin of plus-11.

On Thursday, Illinois won that battle on the glass 58-42 overall and 20-13 in offensive boards. Twenty-one offensive rebounds turned into 15 second-chance points. But the Huskers did work in the paint themselves, too, with 13 O-boards that turned into 12 second-chance points.

“I thought we kept playing. Some of the other ones, we’d give up an offensive rebound and then give up an open three,” Hoiberg said. “But we kept rotating and contesting and, again, made a couple big stops late and got the ball to the right guy. We wanted to get the ball into Brice’s hands, and thought he made a couple phenomenal plays.”

Nebraska’s first West Coast swing in the new 18-team Big Ten is what’s up next.

The Huskers will travel to No. 16 Oregon (16-4, 5-4) for a game on Sunday with a tip time of 6:30 p.m. central. The Ducks, who are 8-3 at home this season, were on the road at UCLA on Thursday night.

Hoiberg said the vibe in the locker room after the win was “businesslike.” And that’s how it should be. Just because the losing streak was snapped doesn’t mean a season turnaround is happening.

“The guys know that we have to get over it quickly,” Hoiberg said. “If we don’t, it’s gonna affect us at our game in Oregon, and it’s not gonna be pretty. You gotta let it go. We can’t have a hangover effect.”

After the game at Oregon, Nebraska will not fly home. Instead, they’ll stay on the coast and travel to Seattle, where they’ll play struggling Washington (10-10, 1-8) on Wednesday night with a tip time of 9:30 p.m. central. The Huskies are on a losing streak themselves — six in a row. They’ll try to snap it at Minnesota on Saturday.

In a stunning upset, the Nebraska Cornhuskers’ defense stepped up big time to lead the team to a thrilling victory over the No.18 ranked Illinois Fighting Illini. After a lackluster start to the season, the Huskers’ defense came alive in this game, shutting down the Illini’s high-powered offense and forcing key turnovers to secure the win.

The Huskers’ defense came out firing on all cylinders, putting relentless pressure on Illinois’ quarterback and stifling their running game. The defensive line dominated the line of scrimmage, while the secondary came up with crucial interceptions to swing the momentum in Nebraska’s favor.

Leading the charge was standout linebacker, who wreaked havoc all game long, racking up tackles and disrupting Illinois’ offensive rhythm. The entire defense played with a sense of urgency and determination, flying to the ball and making plays when it mattered most.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Huskers were able to capitalize on the turnovers forced by the defense, putting points on the board and taking control of the game. Quarterback showed poise and composure, making key throws and managing the game effectively.

Overall, it was a complete team effort that led to this impressive win over a ranked opponent. The defense set the tone from the opening kickoff and the offense followed suit, executing when it mattered most. This victory is a testament to the resilience and determination of this Nebraska team, and it serves as a statement win that will surely turn heads across the college football landscape. Go Big Red!

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February 2, 2025

Illinois vs. Ohio State where to watch: TV channel, college basketball game odds, spread, prediction, pick

An exciting weekend of college basketball continues Sunday when No. 18 Illinois plays host to Ohio State in a marquee Big Ten matchup on CBS. This will mark the only scheduled meeting between the Fighting Illini and the Buckeyes this season and will be a rematch of Illinois’ 77-74 win over Ohio State in last season’s conference tournament.

Illinois has dropped four of its last six games, including a loss earlier this week on the road to Nebraska. During their cold streak, the Fighting Illini have suffered losses against USC, Michigan State, Maryland, and Nebraska. Illinois is 6-5 in conference play.

Ohio State enters the weekend on a three-game winning streak. The Buckeyes started their win streak with a comeback win on the road against Purdue and have since defeated Iowa and Penn State to improve to 5-5 in Big Ten play.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of this weekend’s matchup.

How to watch Illinois vs. Ohio State live

Date: Sunday, Feb. 2 | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: State Farm Center — Champaign, Illinois
TV: CBS | Live stream: CBSSports.com, CBS Sports App (Free)
Streaming on Paramount+ with Showtime (Try It Free)

Illinois vs. Ohio State prediction, picks

Odds via SportsLine consensus

Ohio State has been outstanding during its winning streak. The comeback win on the road against Purdue fueled blowout wins over Iowa and Penn State. This matchup against Illinois will be arguably Ohio State’s toughest challenge during that stretch. This game will come down to guard play between Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton and Illinois’ Kasparas Jakučionis. Illinois wins this game behind a big day from Jakučionis and snaps Ohio State’s win streak. Pick: Illinois -6.5

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Illinois vs. Ohio State: Where to Watch College Basketball Game

The highly anticipated matchup between the Illinois Fighting Illini and the Ohio State Buckeyes is set to take place on Saturday, March 6th at 4:00 PM ET. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS.

Heading into this game, the odds are in favor of Ohio State, with a spread of -4.5 points. The Buckeyes have been on a hot streak recently, winning four of their last five games. However, the Fighting Illini are not to be underestimated, as they have also been playing well, with a record of 18-6 overall.

In terms of predictions, this game is expected to be a close one. Both teams have talented players and strong coaching staffs, making it anyone’s game. That being said, I predict that Ohio State will come out on top in a close matchup.

So, make sure to tune in to CBS on Saturday to catch all the action as Illinois takes on Ohio State in what is sure to be an exciting college basketball game.

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February 2, 2025

Ohio State vs. Illinois odds, how to watch, stream: Model reveals college basketball picks for Feb. 2, 2025

The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-8, 5-5 Big Ten) will try to extend their three-game winning streak when they face the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini (14-7, 6-5) on Sunday on CBS and Paramount+. Ohio State went through a rough patch during the opening portion of January, but it has responded with a critical three-game hot streak. The Buckeyes were able to maintain their winning ways with a convincing 83-64 win at Penn State on Thursday, despite entering that game as 3-point underdogs. Illinois has lost three of its last four games, falling to Nebraska in overtime earlier this week.

Tipoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois. The latest Illinois vs. Ohio State odds from SportsLine consensus list the Illini as 5.5-point favorites, while the over/under for total points scored is 154.5. You can watch Sunday’s game on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, which you can get free for the first week when you sign up here.

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How to watch Ohio State vs. Illinois

Illinois vs. Ohio State date: Sunday, Feb. 2
Illinois vs. Ohio State time: 1 p.m. ET
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College basketball picks for Ohio State vs. Illinois

Before tuning into the Ohio State vs. Illinois game, you need to see the college basketball picks from SportsLine’s advanced computer model. The model simulates every Division 1 college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 13 of the 2024-25 season on a 202-142 betting roll (+2468) on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to 2023. Anyone following at sportsbooks and on betting apps could have seen huge returns.

For Illinois vs. Ohio State, the model is backing Under 154.5 points to be scored, projecting the teams to combine for 151 points. Illinois enters Sunday’s showdown featuring one of the nation’s most explosive offenses. The Fighting Illini are scoring 85.2 points per game on average, which ranks eighth in college basketball. However, Illinois has failed to score more than 78 points in three of its last four games, all of which were losses.

Ohio State, meanwhile, has been playing spectacularly on the defensive end of the floor. The Buckeyes have given up 65 or fewer points in their last two games and have allowed only one team to score more than 75 in their past six outings. In addition, the total has gone Under in seven of Ohio State’s last 10 games against an opponent from the Big Ten. Stream the game here.

How to watch, live stream college basketball on CBS

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Are you ready for some college basketball action? The Ohio State Buckeyes will be facing off against the Illinois Fighting Illini on February 2, 2025, and it’s bound to be an exciting game. If you’re looking to place a bet or just catch the game, here are the odds and ways to watch or stream the game.

According to our model, the odds for this game are currently in favor of Ohio State, but the Fighting Illini are known for putting up a tough fight. It’s sure to be a close match-up that you won’t want to miss.

If you’re looking to watch the game from the comfort of your own home, you can tune in to ESPN or stream it on the ESPN app. Make sure to check your local listings for the exact time and channel.

And if you’re looking to place a bet on the game, be sure to do your research and consider our model’s college basketball picks. Whether you’re rooting for the Buckeyes or the Illini, it’s sure to be a game full of excitement and suspense.

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February 2, 2025

Buckeyes put winning streak on line with visit to No. 18 Illinois

Ohio State Projected Starters (all statistics 2024-25)

F 13 Sean Stewart, 6-9, so., 6.1 ppg, 6.0 rpg

F 21 Devin Royal, 6-6, so., 13.9 ppg, 7.4 rpg, 1.0 spg

G 2 Bruce Thornton, 6-2, jr., 17.0 ppg, 3.2 rpg, 4.1 apg

G 8 Micah Parrish, 6-6, sr., 11.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 1.6 apg, 1.2 spg

G 0 John Mobley Jr., 6-1, fr., 12.3 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 2.4 apg

Ohio State Bench

C 4 Aaron Bradshaw, 7-1, so., 7.1 ppg, 2.9 rpg

G 12 Evan Mahaffey, 6-6, jr., 4.3 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.0 bpg

G 6 Ques Glover, 6-0, sr., 5.5 ppg, 1.7 rpg, 1.6 apg

F 20 Colin White, 6-6, fr., 1.6 ppg, 1.1 rpg (missed last game with injury)

C 25 Austin Parks, 6-10, so., 1.4 ppg

C 17 Ivan Njegovan, 7-1, fr., 2.1 ppg, 1.9 rpg

Illinois Projected Starters

F 3 Ben Humrichous, 6-9, sr., 8.5 ppg, 3.9 rpg

F 21 Morez Johnson Jr., 6-9, fr., 6.4 ppg, 6.5 rpg

G 32 Kasparas Jakucionis, 6-6, fr., 16.0 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 5.4 apg, 1.1 spg

G 22 Tre White, 6-7, jr., 10.2 ppg, 5.7 rpg

G 4 Kylan Boswell, 6-2, jr., 12.0 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 3.7 apg, 1.2 spg

Illinois Bench Players

C 13 Tomislav Ivisic, 7-1, so., 13.0 ppg, 8.5 rpg, 1.2 bpg (has missed last three games with illness)

F 15 Jake Davis, 6-6, so., 3.1 ppg, 1.7 rpg

F 7 Will Riley, 6-8, fr., 10.4 ppg, 3.6 rpg, 1.7 apg

F 0 Carey Booth, 6-10, so., 1.3 ppg, 1.2 rpg

G 2 Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, 6-1, so., 8.0 ppg, 2.0 rpg

The Ohio State Buckeyes are putting their winning streak on the line as they travel to face off against the No. 18 Illinois Fighting Illini. With a 7-game winning streak under their belt, the Buckeyes are looking to continue their dominance on the court. However, facing a tough opponent in Illinois, who are also on a hot streak, will be a true test for Ohio State.

The Buckeyes have been led by standout performances from players like E.J. Liddell and Duane Washington Jr., who have been instrumental in their recent success. But they will need to bring their A-game against a strong Illinois team that boasts talented players like Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn.

This matchup promises to be an exciting and intense battle between two top teams in the Big Ten conference. The Buckeyes will need to bring their best effort and execution to come out victorious and extend their winning streak. Tune in to see if Ohio State can maintain their momentum or if Illinois will be able to hand them their first loss in over a month.

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February 2, 2025

Ohio State at Illinois odds, picks and predictions

The Ohio State Buckeyes (13-8, 5-5 Big Ten) visit the No. 20 Illinois Fighting Illini (14-7, 6-5) Sunday. Tip-off from Hilton Coliseum in Ames is set for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Ohio State vs. Illinois odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.

Ohio State picked up its third straight win Thursday with an 83-64 road beatdown of the Penn State Nittany Lions. The Buckeyes cashed as a 3.5-point underdog as the Under 147.5 hit with ease. Illinos outrebounded Penn State 41-23. G John Mobley Jr. stuffed the stat sheet, dropping 19 points, 8 assists and 5 rebounds.

Illinois is struggling, dropping 3 of its last 4 games after an 80-74 overtime loss Thursday to the Nebraska Cornhuskers. They failed to cover as a 4.5-point road underdog as the Under 157 cashed. G Kasparas Jakucionis was the only starter in double figures, putting up 18 points, with 13 rebounds and 4 assists. Turnovers were a killer, with the Illini giving it away 17 times.

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Ohio State at Illinois odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 10:39 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Ohio State +220 (bet $100 to win $220) | Illinois -275 (bet $275 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State +6.5 (-110) | Illinois -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Ohio State at Illinois picks and predictions

Prediction

Ohio State 81, Illinois 78

Moneyline

BET OHIO STATE (+220).

It’s a bit of a gamble, but these teams are heading in opposite directions. Momentum is huge in college hoops, and right now, Ohio State has it. The Buckeyes have won and covered 3 straight, including 2 on the road. Meanwhile, Illinois has failed to cover in 3 of its last 4 games, including a home loss in Champaign.

Ohio State is one of the best 3-point shooting teams in the Big Ten, hitting 37.3% from deep, with G Bruce Thornton knocking down a scorching 45.1%. They also lock down the perimeter, holding opponents under 30% on 3s.

The Buckeyes have covered in 4 of the last 6 meetings against Illinois, and with all the upsets we saw on Saturday, what’s one more on Sunday? I’m rolling with Ohio State to stay hot and get it done.

Against the spread

PASS.

If you’d feel more comfortable taking the points, that’s perfectly fine but I’m getting seduced by those +220 odds on the moneyline.

Over/Under

BET OVER 156.5 (-105).

This game has all the signs of a shootout. Both teams score 80-plus points a game and give up 70-plus points, so defense might be optional. The Over has cashed in 4 of their last 6 matchups, and Illinois has hit the Over in 4 of its last 6. Expect plenty of points.

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Ohio State at Illinois Odds, Picks and Predictions

The Ohio State Buckeyes will travel to Champaign to take on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a Big Ten showdown on Saturday. Both teams are coming off impressive wins and will be looking to continue their winning ways.

The Buckeyes are currently favored by 7.5 points in this matchup, with the over/under set at 135 points. Ohio State has been dominant this season, boasting a 13-4 record and sitting near the top of the Big Ten standings. Led by star player E.J. Liddell, the Buckeyes have a potent offense that averages over 75 points per game.

On the other hand, Illinois has had a solid season as well, with a 12-5 record and a top-25 ranking. They have a dynamic duo in Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn, who have been lighting up the scoreboard all season long.

In this matchup, I like Ohio State to cover the spread and come away with the victory. The Buckeyes have been playing at a high level and have the offensive firepower to outscore Illinois. However, I expect this game to be close and high-scoring, so I would take the over on the point total.

Prediction: Ohio State 78, Illinois 72.

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