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Maryland Terrapins vs Washington Huskies Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: January 2, 2025 at 9:30 PM ET

Venue: Alaska Airlines Arena — Seattle, WA

Article updated Jan 2, 6:00 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming Big 10 matchup, Maryland (11-2 SU, 7-6 ATS) is set to take on Washington (9-4 SU, 6-6 ATS) at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on Thursday night at 9:30pmET.

Game outlook

In this upcoming Big 10 matchup, Maryland (11-2 SU, 7-6 ATS) is set to take on Washington (9-4 SU, 6-6 ATS) at Hec Edmundson Pavilion on Thursday night at 9:30pmET. Washington, who is currently 0-2 in the Big 10, will look to secure their first conference win while Maryland aims to improve their 1-1 Big 10 record. The betting favorite is Maryland, who opened at -6.5 and now sits at -6. Keep reading for a detailed Maryland vs. Washington prediction.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Terrapins -260 | Huskies +215

Spread: Terrapins -6 (-110) | Huskies +6 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 147.75 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Maryland will win straight-up is 72%.

Maryland Terrapins

According to KenPom, the Maryland Terrapins are ranked 20th overall in college basketball, with a concerningly low strength of schedule ranking of 348th. However, the Terps have been performing well against most of their opponents, with their most recent game being a win against UMES. Head coach Kevin Willard gave the team four days off for Christmas, which may have impacted their performance in their last game. Maryland lost their first Big 10 road game but came back to win their next three games, including a neutral site win over Syracuse. Freshman Derik Queen and Belmont transfer Ja'Kobi Gillespie are leading the team in scoring, with the Terps pushing the pace this season and excelling in rebounding statistics. Maryland is ranked 13th in power rankings, with impressive offensive and defensive stats. In terms of shooting percentages and rebounds, the Terrapins are ranking well in the NCAA. To increase profits, it is recommended to trust the strongest College Basketball Cappers.

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Washington Huskies Analysis

The Washington Huskies recently joined the Big 10 after a less than stellar season in the Pac-12. They are currently ranked 95th overall by KenPom with a record of 9-4. The team is led by head coach Danny Sprinkle and top players Great Osobor and Tyler Harris. Washington's offensive and defensive stats place them at #251 for offense and #148 for defense. They are shooting 44.9% from the field and allow 43.2% shooting from their opponents. The Huskies are looking to improve their performance in the Big 10 and are currently seeking out the best sportsbook bonuses for wagering.

University of Maryland's Tall Players Outshine Opponents, Washington in Adjusting Phase

Despite being a skilled player, Osobor is at a height disadvantage compared to Julian Reese and Derik Queen, standing at 6-8. The University of Maryland possesses two talented big men and has surrounded them with proficient shooters such as Gillespie (42.9% 3pt) and Selton Miguel (41.5% 3pt). Although the Terps have faced opponents with varying caliber, they have demonstrated competitiveness against high-major teams, coming close to victory in challenging matches against Purdue and Marquette. On the other hand, Washington, with a new coaching staff, may require a year to adjust to the competitive environment of the Big 10 conference.

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SportsJaw Terrapins vs Huskies archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Terrapins vs Huskies matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Maryland Terrapins-255 → -265Moved
  • Moneyline · Washington Huskies+205 → +215Moved
  • Spread · Maryland Terrapins-6.5 (-110) → -6 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Washington Huskies+6.5 (-110) → +6 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over148.5 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148.5 (-110) → 147.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Maryland Terrapins
12-21 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Washington Huskies
16-17 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 6-4-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-02T23:00:50.987Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

No completed head-to-head result is available in the current history window.

Final result

Matchup pick recap

Washington Huskies defeated Maryland Terrapins 75-69

Washington Huskies defeated Maryland Terrapins 75-69 on January 2, 2025, a 6-point decision in the series. Washington Huskies' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 45-36. Against SportsJaw's recorded Maryland Terrapins -6 (-110) spread, Washington Huskies covered, while the 144 combined points finished under the recorded total of 147.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

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Tipster picks

  • JohnmiznerSpread · Washington Huskies +6.5 (-110)Win