Sportsbook > NCAAB > Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes 3/5/2020 Betting Preview, Odds and Picks Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes 3/5/2020 Betting Preview, Odds and Picks![]() Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes 3/5/2020 – Two streaking Big Ten Conference teams stake their win streaks on Thursday. The Illinois Fighting Illini face the Ohio State Buckeyes with the latter picked to win by NCAAB lines. The Buckeyes are on a three-game winning streak while the Illini have racked up four straight victories. This will be the first meeting between the two programs. Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes 3/5/2020
Illinois Fighting IlliniVictory is essential for Illinois Fighting Illini which is one game behind Maryland. They are coming off a close win against Indiana with several players stepping up in the scoring parade. Ayo Dosunmu and Andres Felix are expected to anchor the offense anew. Kofi Cockburn is another offensive option, accounting for the 72.3 points per game that Illini is capable of unloading. The defense is similarly decent, holding down opponents to just 64.7 points per game. Players to watch: A. Dosunmu G (28 GP 33.2 MIN 16.4 PTS 4.2 REB 3.1 AST 0.8 STL 0.2 BLK 2.6 TO 48 FG% 76.8 FT% 30 3PT%), K. Cockburn C (29 GP 27.6 MIN 13.6 PTS 9 REB 0.6 AST 0.5 STL 1.4 BLK 2 TO 53.1 FG% 67.3 FT% 0 3PT%), A. Feliz G (29 GP 26.7 MIN 10.9 PTS 5 REB 3 AST 0.7 STL 0 BLK 1.4 TO 46.5 FG% 76.8 FT% 27.5 3PT%). Ohio State BuckeyesThe Buckeyes are also rolling but will need to work for its fourth one against the Illini. Duane Washington Jr. has been playing well and should provide good offensive sock together with Kaleb Wesson. Ohio State needs to step up on the defensive end if they want to pull this one off against Illinois. Players to watch: K. Wesson F (29 GP 29.3 MIN 14 PTS 9.6 REB 2 AST 0.7 STL 1 BLK 2.6 TO 44.4 FG% 72 FT% 43 3PT%), D. Washington Jr. G (26 GP 24.3 MIN 11.4 PTS 2.7 REB 1.5 AST 0.4 STL 0.1 BLK 1.3 TO 41 FG% 81.5 FT% 40 3PT%), D.J. Carton G (20 GP 23.9 MIN 10.4 PTS 2.8 REB 3 AST 0.7 STL 0.4 BLK 2.6 TO 47.7 FG% 75.9 FT% 40 3PT%). Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting PredictionsTrendsIllinois Fighting IlliniIllinois is 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Ohio State BuckeyesOhio State is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games. Illinois Fighting Illini vs Ohio State Buckeyes Betting PicksThe Buckeyes and the Illini collide in an important match with both teams loaded on offense. Basketball lines pick the Buckeyes to win although Illini can also turn things around. This game could go to the team that plays better defense and lesser turnovers. Moneyline: +215 is set for the Fighting Illini and -255 is set for the Buckeyes. ATS: Look for the spread of +6.5 for Illinois and -6.5 for Ohio State. Totals: Over 131.5 is out for the Fighting Illini and under 131.5 is out for the Buckeyes. Score Prediction: 69-68, Ohio State Buckeyes. |