The Fighting Illini will play the Buckeyes on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Illinois and Ohio State are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Illinois currently has a 97.67 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Ohio State is 95.33.
- Away Illinois - Illinois starts this game with a 2-3 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Big Ten Conference for away team wins.
- Home Ohio State - Ohio State meets Illinois boasting a 9-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Big Ten Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Illinois currently ranks 3rd (0.667) in the Big Ten Conference, with Ohio State now standing 6th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big Ten Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Illinois has a 0.750 overall win percentage, with Ohio State, matching up with a 0.650 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Illinois currently possesses 15-5 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Ohio State has tallied a 13-7 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as I weave my magical tale! On Tuesday, January 30th, 2024, the Illinois Fighting Illini, with a 15-5 overall standing, shall embark on a mystical journey to face the Ohio State Buckeyes, who stand at 13-7 this season.
In the enchanted realm of college basketball, conference records are key, for they determine tournament seeds. Behold! The Illini hold a 6-3 standing in the mighty Big Ten Conference, while the Buckeyes falter with a feeble 3-6 record.
Illinois, oh mighty warriors, ride the wave of victory with a current winning streak! Meanwhile, their opponents, Ohio State, suffer from the dark curse of losing, with a two-game losing streak.
For those who seek to tame the wagering spirits, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Fear not, for you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. Unleash your magical powers and place your bets wisely!
But wait, there's more! I shall reveal each team's futures odds and current standings below. Brace yourselves, for the fate of this clash lies within your hands. May the wizards bless your bets and guide you to victory!
Best Fighting Illini at Buckeyes Odds
| Underdog Ohio State | Favorite Illinois |
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| Underdog Ohio State | Favorite Illinois |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Illinois is a -2.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while Ohio State is a +2.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 146.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Illinois is a -148 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and Ohio State is a +130 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
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Illinois
Ohio State
1/30/24 7:00pm EST | -2.5 -115+2.5 -105 |
Underdog Ohio State - Ohio State bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +2.5 Ohio State underdog bet wins if they lose by 2 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 3 or more.
Favorite Illinois - Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -2.5 Illinois favorite bet wins if they win by 3 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 2 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Illinois at Ohio State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Illinois
Ohio State
First to 5 Points
1/30/24 7:00pm EST | -125-110Bet |
Illinois
Ohio State
First to 10 Points
1/30/24 7:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Illinois
Ohio State
First to 15 Points
1/30/24 7:00pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Illinois
Ohio State
Game to Overtime
1/30/24 7:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| #6 Illinois | 29-9 | 0.763 | 15-3 | 6-5 | 14-6 | +3 | 0.700 | L1 |
| Ohio State | 22-14 | 0.611 | 15-5 | 2-8 | 9-11 | +8 | 0.450 | L1 |
Illinois & Ohio State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Illinois Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Illinois YR: futures available
Ohio State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ohio State YR: futures available
Illinois & Ohio State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Illinois vs Ohio State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 30th, 2024 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Illinois vs Ohio State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Illinois vs Ohio State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.