Ohio State Buckeyes vs Illinois Fighting Illini Prediction & Picks (Jeremiah Smith Key Factor): Don't Miss These Odds

On Saturday 26 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes host Illinois Fighting Illini in college football. The bet we are looking at is Ohio State Buckeyes -27 Point Spread. On this line Ohio State Buckeyes give up 27 points before the game starts, so they have to win by more than 27. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. That price was showing at BetMGM. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.09 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Jeremiah Smith Over 7.5 Catches (+112)

On Saturday 26 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes host Illinois Fighting Illini in college football. The bet we are looking at is Jeremiah Smith Over 7.5 Receptions. This wins if Jeremiah Smith finishes with more than 7.5 receptions. It was priced at +112 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21.20 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at +112 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $21.20 if it lands. This one is priced as an outside chance. Our model has this as a long shot, so keep the stake small. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Katin Houser Over 180.5 Passing Yards (-114)

On Saturday 26 September 2026, Ohio State Buckeyes host Illinois Fighting Illini in college football. The bet we are looking at is Katin Houser Over 180.5 Passing Yards. This wins if Katin Houser finishes with more than 180.5 passing yards. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. That price was showing at FanDuel. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -114 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $18.77 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Ohio State Buckeyes v Illinois Fighting Illini. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.