Ohio State vs. Illinois Big Ten basketball preview, prediction, and odds

Ohio State is faced with another daunting challenge when it hosts No. 4 Illinois Saturday. We’ve got your preview, prediction, and odds.

Records

Ohio State 18-7 (12-7), Illinois 19-6 (15-4)

Broadcast, TV, Game Time

Date: Saturday, March 6
Game Time: 4 p.m. EST
Venue: Value City Arena, Columbus, OH
Network: ESPN


The chance at a Big Ten championship may be gone for the Ohio State basketball team, but there is still plenty to play for. Not only is a top-four seed and subsequent double-bye in the conference tournament still possible, but the Buckeyes could also still play their way into a No. 1 seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament if they can turn things around.

Ohio State has lost three straight games which has knocked it down to a No. 2 seed in most bracket projections, but this team has put together a really good body of work. There are still some big-time goals still out there, and it would help immensely to win against an Illinois team that is on an absolute tear and probably now a No. 1 seed in its own right.

It should be a physical and entertaining game, so buckle up and enjoy this one on Saturday afternoon. In the meantime, we’ve got all you need to know to get ready for another massive clash in the Big Ten.

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