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Game time: January 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET

Venue: XFINITY Center — College Park, MD

Article updated Jan 28, 10:15 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this content, the upcoming basketball game between Wisconsin and Maryland is previewed, with Wisconsin having won both meetings last season. Maryland is currently favored

Game outlook

In this content, the upcoming basketball game between Wisconsin and Maryland is previewed, with Wisconsin having won both meetings last season. Maryland is currently favored to win with a betting line of -5.5. Read on to find out more about this matchup and for additional college basketball picks.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Badgers +171 | Terrapins -210

Spread: Badgers +5.5 (-110) | Terrapins -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 153 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Maryland will win straight-up is 68%.

Wisconsin Badgers

Wisconsin basketball has been quietly excelling in the Big 10, currently sitting in fourth place with a 24-10 record. The team recently defeated Nebraska with a standout performance from John Tonje, shooting a remarkable 46% from long range. With impressive offensive and defensive efficiency, the Badgers are led by Tonje and sophomore John Blackwell. Offensively, the team averages 82.5 points per game and shoots exceptionally well from the field and free throw line. Defensively, they limit opponents' scoring and display solid rebounding skills. Overall, Wisconsin ranks 30th in offense and 175th in defense, with a 16-4 record for the season.

Maryland Terrapins Analysis

The Maryland Terrapins have been on an impressive streak, winning three straight and five of their last six games. Despite a previous struggle on the road, they were able to achieve a crucial win over Illinois and narrowly defeated Indiana on the road. The team is led by standout players such as Rodney Rice, Derik Queen, and Ja'Kobi Gillespie. Offensively, Maryland shines with strong shooting percentages and averages 83.4 points per game. Defensively, they hold their opponents to 65.5 points per game. With a strong power ranking and impressive stats on both ends of the court, the Terrapins are a force to be reckoned with in the college basketball scene.

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Wisconsin's Size and Shooting Make Them a Formidable Matchup for Maryland

Maryland presents a formidable challenge due to their utilization of two 6-10 post players, Queen and Julian Reese. Despite this, Wisconsin features two seven-footers in Steven Crawl and Nolan Winter, both of whom are skilled players. Winter, in particular, stands out as a proficient 3-point shooter. The combination of size and shooting ability creates a strong dynamic for the Badgers. Additionally, Wisconsin benefits from the presence of talented guards in Tonje and Blackwell, who are crucial in managing Maryland's defensive pressure. Notably, Wisconsin's impressive performance on the road, highlighted by solid shooting percentages, underscores their effectiveness away from home. Furthermore, their recent success in covering spreads adds to their appeal. Overall, Wisconsin emerges as a favorable choice in this matchup.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Wisconsin Badgers+154 → +198Moved
  • Moneyline · Maryland Terrapins-187 → -238Moved
  • Spread · Wisconsin Badgers+4 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Spread · Maryland Terrapins-4 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Over154 (-110) → 151.75 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under154 (-110) → 151.75 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Wisconsin Badgers
24-10 matchup record · 8-2-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Maryland Terrapins
12-21 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-01-29T03:15:32.676Z). 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

  • 2024-03-14Maryland Terrapins 56 · Wisconsin Badgers 87
  • 2024-02-20Maryland Terrapins 70 · Wisconsin Badgers 74
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Maryland Terrapins defeated Wisconsin Badgers 76-68

Maryland Terrapins defeated Wisconsin Badgers 76-68 on January 29, 2025, a 8-point decision in the series. Maryland Terrapins' strongest period was the 2nd half, when it outscored its opponent 44-37. Against SportsJaw's recorded Wisconsin Badgers +5.5 (-110) spread, Maryland Terrapins covered, while the 144 combined points finished under the recorded total of 151.75.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1735203231Spread · Wisconsin Badgers +5.5 (-110)Loss
  • MaddogSpread · Wisconsin Badgers +5.5 (-110)Loss
  • Josh720Spread · Wisconsin Badgers +5 (-110)Loss
  • Mr_BiggsSpread · Wisconsin Badgers +4.5 (-110)Loss
  • EXCELent Sports PicksMoneyline · Maryland Terrapins -219Win