Ross’ CBB 5-Unit Top Play
(NCAAB) Ohio State vs. Illinois, 03/15/2024 6:30 PM, Score: 74 - 77
Point Spread: -5.00 | -108.00 Illinois (Home)
Result: Loss
Ohio State vs. Illinois 6:30 PM ET
Game# 811-812
Play On: Illinois -5.0

Yes, Ohio State has responded well since the firing of their head coach Chris Holtman. The Buckeyes are 5-0 SU&ATS in their last 5. However, just 1 of those 5 teams had a winning record in league play and that was Nebraska at 12-8. The other 4 teams had a combined record of 30-50 in Nig 10 regular season action.

I truly believe that Illinois is a legitimate contender to reach the Final Four. They finished 14-6 in the Big 10 and was second only to #3 ranked Purdue (28-3). Illinois easily won their only regular season games against Ohio State this season 87-75 and easily covered as a 3.0-point road favorite. Give me Illinois for a top-rated wager.