What is the Spread on the Ohio State vs. Illinois Big Ten Championship Game?

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What is the Spread on the Ohio State vs. Illinois Big Ten Championship Game?

The line on the Ohio State vs. Illinois Big Ten Championship game for 2021 opened at Fighting Illini -5 and quickly moved up a half point.  There is a 2.5 point overlay on this game as Gambling911.com has determined the spread should be -3.  BetOnline is offering a generous welcome bonus (max bonus $1000).

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Big Ten Championship Betting 2021

  • Duane Washington Jr. scored 24 points and E.J. Liddell added 18 and No. 9 Ohio State fended off a frantic finish from No. 4 Michigan for a 68-67 victory Saturday and a chance to play for the Big Ten Tournament title.
  • Kofi Cockburn scored 18 of his 26 points in the first half, and No. 3 Illinois beat No. 5 Iowa 82-71 on Saturday to advance to the Big Ten Tournament title game.
  • Ohio State has beaten Illinois in seven of the last ten meetings.
  • Using the current spread of +5.5, Ohio State has covered in nine of the last ten games versus Illinois.
  • The Buckeyes are 8-2 Against The Spread in the third game of a 3-in-5 days situation.
  • The Buckeyes are 10-3 ATS in their last 13 neutral site games.
  • Fighting Illini are 12-3-1 ATS in their last 16 games vs. a team with a winning straight up record.

- Ean Lamb, Gambling911.com

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