COLUMBUS, Ohio — In Ohio State football’s past two games, the Buckeyes built big halftime leads and were outscored in the second half. That did not dissuade oddsmakers from installing the Buckeyes as big favorites again for Saturday’s game at Illinois. Circa Sports made Ohio State a 30-point favorite in its opening line. Early betting quickly knocked that line down a full point to 29. Ohio State was favored by 21 points at kickoff against Indiana on Saturday, led 35-7 early in the third quarter and held on for a 42-35 victory. The Buckeyes were favored by 38.5 points against Rutgers on Nov. 7, led 35-3 at halftime and settled for a 49-27 victory. Overall, Ohio State is 2-2 against the spread. Illinois has been an underdog in all five games but is 3-2 against the spread, per Vegas Insider. The Illini won 41-23 at Nebraska on Saturday despite getting…
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