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Game time: December 4, 2024 at 6:30 PM ET

Venue: XFINITY Center — College Park, MD

Article updated Dec 4, 10:52 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

In this upcoming Big 10 matchup, Ohio State (5-2 SU, 5-2 ATS, B10) will be facing off against Maryland (7-1 SU, 4-4 ATS, 0-0 B10) at XFinity Center in College Park, Md., on

Game outlook

In this upcoming Big 10 matchup, Ohio State (5-2 SU, 5-2 ATS, B10) will be facing off against Maryland (7-1 SU, 4-4 ATS, 0-0 B10) at XFinity Center in College Park, Md., on Wednesday night at 6:30pmET. Last season, Ohio State emerged victorious in a close overtime game against Maryland with a score of 79-75. Maryland is currently favored to win with a point spread of -5.5, which has remained unchanged. Will the Terrapins be able to secure a win and earn revenge in this anticipated Ohio State vs. Maryland matchup?

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Buckeyes +200 | Terrapins -240

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

Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Maryland will win straight-up is 71%.

Ohio St. Buckeyes

Ohio State had a tough weekend in Columbus, with losses in basketball to Pittsburgh and Michigan. Despite a strong shooting performance against Pittsburgh, they were outrebounded and lost in overtime. Bruce Thornton had a standout game, leading the team in scoring and assists. The team is facing challenges with injuries to key players. Ohio State has a strong offensive ranking in the NCAA, with impressive shooting percentages. Defensively, they are also performing well, ranking in the top 10 in several categories. If you're looking to bet on college basketball, consider the expertise of the Best NCAAB Handicappers. Ohio State's statistics show a strong offensive performance, particularly in three-point shooting. Defensively, they are limiting opponents' shooting percentages effectively.

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Maryland Terrapins Analysis

Maryland Terrapins had a 16-17 overall record and 7-13 record in the Big 10 last season. Coach Kevin Willard brought in notable recruits like Derik Queen to strengthen their team. Despite struggling with perimeter shooting, they have shown improvement this season. Queen has been a standout player, leading in scoring and rebounds. Key transfers like Rodney Rice and Ja'Kobi Gillespie have also made an impact. The team has shown promise with recent wins over Marquette and Villanova. In terms of injuries, Jordan Geronimo is questionable while Jahari Long is out indefinitely. The Terrapins have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked #30 for offense and #12 for defense. They have a solid shooting percentage and rebounding average. On defense, they have been effective in limiting opponent scoring. Maryland shows potential for a successful season, with opportunities for profit with top Sportsbook bonuses.

Maryland's Guard Play Raises Concerns Despite Overall Improvement, Struggles Against Top-Tier Competition

Maryland's guard play continues to be an area of concern despite overall improvement. Their performance against weaker non-conference opponents has led to inflated statistics. In the game against Villanova, they were able to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to 31%, but struggled to contain Villanova's overall field goal percentage of 47%. Center Eric Dixon of Villanova nearly secured the win singlehandedly with 37 points. Similarly, Marquette shot 45% from the field and their star player, Kam Jones, scored 28 points against Maryland. While Maryland has added scorers to their roster, their defense against top-tier competitors remains a point of concern. On the other hand, the Buckeyes have shown strong shooting performances from Thornton and Mobley, with four players shooting 40% or higher from beyond the arc.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Ohio St. Buckeyes+205 → +205Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Maryland Terrapins-245 → -245Unchanged
  • Spread · Ohio St. Buckeyes+5.5 (-110) → +5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Spread · Maryland Terrapins-5.5 (-110) → -5.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Over148 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under148 (-110) → 146 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Ohio St. Buckeyes
21-12 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 7-3-0 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 (2024-12-05T03:52:11.287Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

Ohio State had a tough weekend in Columbus, with losses in basketball to Pittsburgh and Michigan. Despite a strong shooting performance against Pittsburgh, they were outrebounded and lost in overtime. Bruce Thornton had a standout game, leading the team in scoring and assists. The team is facing challenges with injuries to key players. Ohio State has a strong offensive ranking in the NCAA, with impressive shooting percentages. Defensively, they are also performing well, ranking in the top 10 in several categories. If you're looking to bet on college basketball, consider the expertise of the Best NCAAB Handicappers. Ohio State's statistics show a strong offensive performance, particularly in three-point shooting. Defensively, they are limiting opponents' shooting percentages effectively.

Maryland Terrapins had a 16-17 overall record and 7-13 record in the Big 10 last season. Coach Kevin Willard brought in notable recruits like Derik Queen to strengthen their team. Despite struggling with perimeter shooting, they have shown improvement this season. Queen has been a standout player, leading in scoring and rebounds. Key transfers like Rodney Rice and Ja'Kobi Gillespie have also made an impact. The team has shown promise with recent wins over Marquette and Villanova. In terms of injuries, Jordan Geronimo is questionable while Jahari Long is out indefinitely. The Terrapins have a power ranking of 24 and are ranked #30 for offense and #12 for defense. They have a solid shooting percentage and rebounding average. On defense, they have been effective in limiting opponent scoring. Maryland shows potential for a successful season, with opportunities for profit with top Sportsbook bonuses.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-02-10Maryland Terrapins 75 · Ohio St. Buckeyes 79
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Maryland Terrapins defeated Ohio St. Buckeyes 83-59

Maryland Terrapins defeated Ohio St. Buckeyes 83-59 on December 4, 2024, a 24-point decision in the series. Maryland Terrapins' strongest period was the 1st half, when it outscored its opponent 50-17. Against SportsJaw's recorded Ohio St. Buckeyes +5.5 (-110) spread, Maryland Terrapins covered, while the 142 combined points finished under the recorded total of 146.

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