Illinois vs. Ohio State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Dec 9

Published Dec. 7, 2025 8:27 p.m. ET

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The Ohio State Buckeyes (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) hope to build on a six-game home winning streak when they host the No. 14 Illinois Fighting Illini (7-2, 0-0 Big Ten) on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The Fighting Illini enter their game as a 3.5-point favorite against the Buckeyes. The game features a point total of 154.5.

Keep reading to get the download ahead of placing bets on the Illinois-Ohio State clash.

Illinois vs. Ohio State How to Watch & Odds

When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
TV: Peacock
Live Box Score: FOX Sports

Fighting Illini vs Buckeyes Betting Information
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline
Fighting Illini	-3.5	-108	-112	154.5	-110	-110	-175	+145

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Illinois vs. Ohio State Prediction

Pick ATS: Ohio State (+3.5)
Pick OU: Over (154.5)
Prediction: Illinois 80, Ohio State 78

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Illinois vs. Ohio State Betting Insights

Betting Line Implied Predictions

Based on the spread and over/under, the implied score for the matchup is Fighting Illini 79, Buckeyes 76.
The Fighting Illini have a 63.6% chance to collect the win in this matchup based on the moneyline's implied probability.
The Buckeyes sit with a 40.8% implied probability to come out on top.

Key Spread Facts

Illinois has put together a 5-4-0 record against the spread this season.
Ohio State has covered four times in eight games with a spread this season.
Illinois has covered the spread four times this season (4-2 ATS) when playing as at least 3.5-point favorites.

Key Total Facts

Fighting Illini games have finished with more than 154.5 points six times so far this season.
Buckeyes games have had over 154.5 points four times this season.
The total for this matchup is 154.5 points, 22.6 fewer than the combined scoring average of the two teams.

Key Moneyline Facts

Illinois has won six of seven games when listed as the moneyline favorite this season (85.7%).
Ohio State won the only game it has played as the underdog this season.
Illinois has won all six games it played as a moneyline favorite with odds of -175 or shorter.
Ohio State has not entered a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +145.

Illinois vs. Ohio State: Recent Results

Fighting Illini vs Buckeyes Recent Games
Date	Favorite	Spread	Total	Favorite Moneyline	Underdog Moneyline	Result
2/2/2025	Fighting Illini	-6.5	154.5	-274	+220	87-79 ILL

Illinois vs. Ohio State: 2025-26 Stats Comparison

	Illinois	Ohio State
Points Scored Per Game (Rank)	88.7 (26)	88.4 (29)
Points Allowed (Rank)	69.3 (97)	69.1 (91)
Rebounds (Rank)	13.0 (10)	7.6 (327)
3pt Made (Rank)	9.7 (69)	9.1 (93)
Assists (Rank)	14.2 (200)	17.1 (54)
Turnovers (Rank)	9.7 (41)	11.0 (116)

Illinois 2025-26 Key Players

Fighting Illini Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Kylan Boswell	9	17.0	4.4	3.8	0.8	0.0	1.4
Andrej Stojakovic	8	14.9	3.4	1.1	0.6	0.8	0.8
David Mirkovic	9	13.8	9.6	2.7	0.6	0.3	1.1
Keaton Wagler	9	13.8	5.6	2.3	0.8	0.2	1.6
Tomislav Ivisic	6	11.7	5.2	1.2	0.3	0.3	1.5

Ohio State 2025-26 Key Players

Buckeyes Leaders
Name	GP	PTS	REB	ASST	STL	BLK	3PM
Bruce Thornton	8	20.1	5.1	4.0	1.3	0.3	2.4
Christoph Tilly	8	14.1	5.0	2.8	0.5	0.5	0.5
John Mobley Jr.	8	14.0	2.3	2.6	0.5	0.0	2.4
Devin Royal	7	13.4	5.1	1.7	0.7	0.0	1.7
Brandon Noel	8	9.1	5.4	1.0	0.3	0.3	0.3