Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio St. Buckeyes Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Ohio State and Maryland, two Big 10 teams with disappointing records, will face each other in a game on Saturday at 4pmET. Currently, Ohio State has a higher NCAA Net Ranking at 72, compared to Maryland's 82. Maryland is seeking to improve their standing after a recent loss to Rutgers, while Ohio State has better metrics but a poor conference record. In their previous meetings last season, Ohio State won at home and Maryland won at home. The betting line currently favors Ohio State at -2.25 and has not changed since opening.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Terrapins +114 | Buckeyes -137

Spread: Terrapins +2.25 (-110) | Buckeyes -2.25 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 131 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 58%.

Maryland Terrapins

Maryland has recently suffered two consecutive losses, both against Michigan State and Rutgers. In their most recent game against Rutgers, Maryland struggled offensively, shooting only 31% from the field and 11% from beyond the arc. Despite the strong defensive performance, holding opponents to 63 points per game on average, Maryland's offensive production has been lacking. Julian Reese and Jahmir Young were the leading scorers in the Rutgers game but also contributed to turnovers. Head coach Kevin Willard expressed concerns about the team's travel schedule potentially affecting their performance. Overall, Maryland is ranked 59th in the nation and has a strong defense but struggles on offense, averaging 68.8 points per game on 40.9% shooting. Defensively, they allow an average of 63 points per game on 40.5% shooting. In terms of power ranking, Maryland is ranked 83rd and has a record of 12-21 this season. Offensively, the team struggles with field goal shooting and three-point shooting, ranking 324th and 341st respectively. Defensively, they perform better, allowing opponents to shoot 40.59% from the field.