Illinois vs. Ohio State Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Dec. 9

The No. 13 Illinois Fighting Illini (7-2, 0-0 Big Ten) visit the Ohio State Buckeyes (7-1, 1-0 Big Ten) at Value City Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. The Fighting Illini are 4.5-point favorites in the game. The over/under in the matchup is set at 160.5.

Last time out, Illinois won on Saturday 75-62 against Tennessee. In Illinois' win, Keaton Wagler led the way with a team-high 16 points (adding eight rebounds and five assists). Ohio State came out on top in its last game 86-82 against Northwestern on Saturday. Brandon Noel scored 29 points in Ohio State's win, leading the team.

Illinois vs. Ohio State Odds and Game Time

• When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Value City Arena in Columbus, Ohio
• Spread favorite: Illinois -4.5
• Moneyline favorite: Illinois -209
• Moneyline underdog: Ohio State +172
• Over/Under: 160.5 points

How to watch Illinois vs. Ohio State

• TV Channel: Peacock
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Betting the Over/Under: Illinois vs. Ohio State

• This season, three of Illinois' nine games have gone over Tuesday's over/under of 160.5 points.
• This season, four of Ohio State's games have ended with a combined score higher than 160.5 points.
• The point total for the contest of 160.5 is 16.6 points fewer than the combined points per game averages for the Fighting Illini (88.7 points per game) and the Buckeyes (88.4 points per game).
• The 138.4 points per game these two teams surrender to opponents combined this season are 22.1 less than the 160.5-point total in this contest.
• Illinois has seen a 158 average over/under in its games this season, 2.5 less than the over/under in this contest.
• Ohio State's games have an average over/under of 157.5 points this season, three points lower than the over/under for this game.

Betting the Spread: Illinois vs. Ohio State

• Against the spread, Illinois is 5-4-0 this season.
• The Fighting Illini are 3-2 ATS when favored by 4.5 points or more this season.
• Ohio State has played eight games, with four wins against the spread.
• Ohio State is 3-3 against the spread, and 6-0 overall, at home.
• At home, Ohio State is 3-3 ATS as a 4.5-point underdog or greater.

Betting the Moneyline: Illinois vs. Ohio State

• This season, Illinois has been moneyline favorites seven times and won six of those games.
• The Fighting Illini have been at least a -209 moneyline favorite five times this season and won each of those games.
• Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that Illinois has a 67.6% chance to win.
• Ohio State came away victorious in the one game it played as the moneyline underdog this season.
• The Buckeyes have yet to play a game this season with longer moneyline odds than +172.
• Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that Ohio State has a 36.8% chance of pulling out a win.

Dunkel Index Prediction for Illinois vs. Ohio State

• Pick ATS: Illinois (- 4.5)
• Pick OU: Under (160.5)
  
• Prediction: Illinois 80 - Ohio State 72