Ohio State vs Illinois Picks and Prediction – 2/2/2025

On Sunday, the Ohio State Buckeyes visit State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois for a Big Ten battle with the No. 18-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini. Ohio State is 13-8 overall and 5-5 in Big Ten play. The Buckeyes defeated Penn State 83-64 on Thursday night. John Mobley Jr. scored 19 points to lead the Buckeyes. Ohio State has won three straight. Keep updated on College Basketball with our college basketball picks.

Bruce Thornton leads Ohio State in scoring and assists, averaging 17.0 points at 4.1 assists per game. Devin Royal is the second-leading scorer and the leading rebounder, averaging 13.9 points and 7.3 rebounds per game. Ohio State has four players who average double figures in scoring. The Buckeyes score an average of 80.0 points per game, shooting 48.2% overall and 37.3% from 3-point territory.

The Illinois Fighting Illini look to bounce back from a loss with a victory at home on Sunday when hosting Ohio State. Illinois is 14-7 overall and 6-5 in Big Ten play. Illinois lost to Nebraska in overtime 80-74 last Thursday. The leading scorer for Illinois was Kasparas Jakucionis, with 18 points. Illinois has lost three of the last four.

Kasparas Jakucionis leads Illinois in scoring and assists, averaging 16.0 points and 5.4 assists per game. Tomislav Ivisic is second in scoring and the leading rebounder, averaging 13.0 points and 8.5 rebounds per game. Illinois has five players who average double figures in scoring. The Fighting Illini score an average of 85.2 points per game, shooting 44.1% overall and 31.4% from 3-point territory.

The Illinois Fighting Illini will win and cover at home on Sunday while hosting the Ohio State Buckeyes. Illinois is 8th in the nation in scoring, averaging 85.2 points per game and the Fighting Illini have a strong defense, allowing an average of just 70.0 points per game while holding opponents to only 39.7% shooting overall, and 28.4% shooting from 3-point territory. Final Score Prediction, Illinois Fighting Illini wins and covers ATS 80-69.