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by Matt Lowrimore in NCAA Picks
One of the most important games on Saturday’s Week 7 college football slate will feature a Big Ten matchup between the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes and the 17th-ranked Illinois Illini. Let’s take a look at the match statistics and predictions for this game between the Buckeyes and the Fighting Illini.
Ohio State enters this game with a record of 5-0 and 2-0 in the Big Ten. The Buckeyes most recently beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers in Week 6 by a score of 42-3. Ohio State’s offense had a total of 474 yards, while its defense allowed 162 yards. Quarterback Julian Sayin threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns, while running back Bo Jackson led the team in rushing with 63 yards and one touchdown.
As for Illinois, they enter this game with a record of 5-1 and 2-1 in the Big Ten. The Fighting Illini most recently beat the Purdue Boilermakers in Week 6 by a score of 43-27. The Fighting Illini offense had a total of 507 yards, while its defense allowed 453 yards. Quarterback Luke Altmyer threw for 390 yards and one touchdown, while running back Ca’Lil Valentine led the team in rushing with 95 yards and one touchdown.
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Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini Form
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Ohio State Buckeyes and Illinois Fighting Illini Latest Matches
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Ohio State Buckeyes - Illinois Fighting Illini Key Points
- Illinois is 2-1 ATS vs the Big Ten this season
- Illinois is averaging 29.0 points per game vs the Big Ten
- Ohio State is 2-0 ATS vs the Big Ten
- Ohio State is averaging 33.0 points per game vs the Big Ten
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Our Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction
Ohio State is the clear favorite in this game, but could be tested against a solid Illinois team. The Fighting Illini have shaken off their embarrassing 63-10 loss to Indiana a few weeks ago and have since won two games in a row.
The biggest problem for Illinois will be the Ohio State defense, which has yet to allow more than nine points in a game this season. That being said, the Fighting Illini are averaging 37.0 points per game and have had a balanced mix of throwing and running the ball.
Add in the fact that Illinois will be playing at home, and our Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini prediction is: Illinois Fighting Illini +14.5.Claim $200 for your Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini wager!
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