Week 7: #1 Ohio State vs #17 Illinois Predictions

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  • SBR Andy
    Administrator
    • 02-09-22
    • 4588

    #1
    Week 7: #1 Ohio State vs #17 Illinois Predictions
    The early Fox game Saturday sees the 5-0 Buckeyes taking on the 4-1 Fighting Illini at 12:00 PM ET.

    Oddsmakers have Ohio State as a 14.5 point road favorite.

    Can Illinois hang in there or is this a Buckeye rout?
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    Ohio State -14.5
    50.00%
    1
    Illinois +14.5
    50.00%
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  • SBR Andy
    Administrator
    • 02-09-22
    • 4588

    #2
    Ohio State vs Illinois early prediction from SBR's Phil Wood:

    Under 50.5 (-110 BetMGM)

    "Ohio State has yet to give up more than nine points in a game this season. While Illinois has scored at least 34 in five of its six contests, it managed just 10 against Indiana. Ohio State has yet to face much of a test thus far, but it allowing just two touchdowns in five games is remarkable.

    This isn’t a five-star play because Illinois is allowing 24 points per game. After Illinois allowed Indiana to score 63, it’s clear Ohio State could hit this Over on its own. However, the Buckeyes have scored more than 42 points just once, and that was against an FCS opponent.

    BetMGM is offering Under 50.5 for -110. With 70% of bettors backing this Over, I expect this number to climb throughout the week, so you can wait to wager."
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