Coach Jake Diebler and the Ohio State men's hoops team looked like they would extend their winning streak for much of the afternoon, but Illinois rallied late.

Don't look now, but the Ohio State basketball team might be getting hot at the right time. After losing three in a row by a combined total of five points, the Buckeyes have rattled off three wins in a row and done so in convincing fashion.

Illinois faces Minnesota. Our college basketball odds series has our Illinois Minnesota prediction, odds and pick for Saturday.

Illinois men’s basketball has lost four of its last six games and each of its last three road games. The Illini are looking to get back on track on Saturday at Minnesota. However, it might come without a full roster yet again.