Ohio State vs. Illinois

Illinois has struggled recently without center Tomislav Ivisic, who has been out with mononucleosis, and coach Brad Underwood will try a different starting lineup to try and compensate. The Fighting Illini have won nine of 12 home games this season and 15 of 19 at home dating to last year. Ohio State has split its six road games. The Buckeyes have lost five of the past seven meetings and the Illini have covered five of seven Sunday home contests. Illinois looks to bounce back from an 80-74 loss at Nebraska on Thursday when it kept it close even while shooting just 36 percent and missing 32 of 42 3-point tries. The Illini figure to shoot much better on their home court. Take Illinois.