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Illinois vs. Ohio State prediction: Illinois favored to win men's college basketball matchup [12/9/2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Illinois vs Ohio State predictions for college basketball Tuesday.
Ohio State and Illinois will meet in men's college basketball action at Value City Arena on Tuesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Illinois as the most likely winner of the Illinois vs. Ohio State game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Tuesday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Illinois vs. Ohio State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NCAA basketball matchup between Illinois and Ohio State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Illinois a 60% chance of beating Ohio State. Our predicted final score has Illinois winning 81-78.
According to our model, Ohio State (+3.5) has a 56% chance of covering the spread, while the 162.5-point over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Illinois vs. Ohio State odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Illinois | Ohio State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -3.5 (-102) | +3.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | -160 | +136 |
| Total | o162.5 (-110) | u162.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Illinois vs. Ohio State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Ohio State +3.5 | -115 |
| Moneyline | Illinois | -160 |
| Total | Under 162.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Ohio State +3.5 at the spread.
Illinois vs. Ohio State game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's men's college basketball matchup between Ohio State and Illinois at Value City Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:30PM ET.
- Who: Illinois vs. Ohio State
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
- Venue: Value City Arena
Conclusion
We predict Illinois, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat Ohio State on Tuesday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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