Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA College Hoops Odds

Value City Arena features an NCAA Basketball betting clash between the host Ohio State Buckeyes and the visiting Illinois Fighting Illini in college hoops betting odds action on Sunday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Ohio State Buckeyes betting line as -11.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Ohio State Buckeyes currently sport a 19-5 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 12-10 ATS. The Illinois Fighting Illini are 12-11 and 8-9-2 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Ohio State Buckeyes produce a 6-16 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Illinois Fighting Illini have gone 8-11 against the totals betting line.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 19-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 187-rated Illinois Fighting Illini in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Illinois is ranked No. 165 in NCAA basketball at 35.09 per game. Contrast that with Ohio State's No. 91 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Ohio State is the No. 180-ranked team in the country at 7 per game, while Illinois rates No. 190 at 6.91 per game.