CollegeHoopsLab
Saturday, January 9, 2027

Ohio State at Illinois

Saturday, January 9, 2027 at 4:00 PM ET, State Farm Center.

Forecast: Illinois 92% to win. Projected score Ohio State 77, Illinois 95, in about 75 possessions.

Team comparison (ratings per 100 possessions, opponent-adjusted)
Ohio StateIllinois
Rank594
Record2-23-1
Net rating+17.2+35.3
Offense118.4128.7
Defense101.293.4
Tempo69.875.2