Penn State Looks to Avert Victory Against Maryland as Opening Conference Game Nears
5 with a total of 142. Penn State and Maryland will battle in the Nittany Lions’ first conference game on Wednesday evening from College Park. Last season, Penn State
Game outlook
5 with a total of 142. Penn State and Maryland will battle in the Nittany Lions’ first conference game on Wednesday evening from College Park. Last season, Penn State defeated the Terps 65-64, when they were the 3.5-point favorite. Maryland is the sportsbooks' favorite this time around, opening at -8, and currently sits at -7.5, with a total of 142.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Nittany Lions +285 | Terrapins -365
Spread: Nittany Lions +7 (-110) | Terrapins -7 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 138 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Maryland will win straight-up is 78%.
Penn St. Nittany Lions
Penn State has had a difficult season so far under new head coach Mike Rhodes, replacing former VCU head coach Michah Shrewsberry and drafted players Seth Lundy and Jalen Pickett. The offense is struggling with average numbers in scoring with 75.8 points, shooting with 44.1%, and three-pointers with an NCAA ranking of 309th at 29.4%. Guard Ace Baldwin Jr. has carried much of the load so far with 14.4 points, 3.3 assists and shooting 37.9%. Center Qudus Wahab, who has previously played at Georgetown and Maryland, is now averaging 11 points and 9.4 rebounds. The Nittany Lions rank 139th in offense, 122nd in defense and 218th in power rating, sporting an overall record of 1-3 with 2-6 ATS.