Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan St. Spartans Betting Picks & Predictions

Game outlook

Maryland will be traveling to East Lansing to face Michigan State in a rematch game on Saturday at 5:30pmET. The Spartans emerged victorious in their previous encounter on January 21st, winning 61-59 as a 1-point favorite. Tyson Walker led Michigan State with 15 points and five steals, while Jahmir Young topped the scoring for Maryland with 19 points and four assists. Currently, Michigan State is favored to win with a point spread of -6.5, and the line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Terrapins +235 | Spartans -295

Spread: Terrapins +6.5 (-110) | Spartans -6.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 130.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Michigan St. will win straight-up is 75%.

Maryland Terrapins

Maryland's basketball team has had a relatively average road record this season, with three wins out of seven games. Despite these victories, their ranking in the NCAA Net Rankings is only 79th, suggesting they are not in a strong position to make the NCAA Tournament. However, recent wins against Iowa and Nebraska have improved their standing, and they are slowly moving closer to the bubble. In their last game, Julian Reese and freshman Jamie Kaiser had noteworthy performances, contributing to the team's success. Kaiser's shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, has been inconsistent throughout his freshman season. To strengthen the team, it would be beneficial for Maryland to acquire additional bench players, as they heavily rely on Jahmir Young and Reese for scoring. According to KenPom rankings, Maryland is ranked 52nd overall, with a strong defensive efficiency. However, their offensive statistics still have room for improvement, as they have struggled with shooting percentages from both the field and beyond the arc. Defensively, Maryland has displayed solid performance in limiting opponents' scoring. Although their three-point defense is a slight concern, their overall defensive statistics are commendable. Overall, Maryland's offensive ranking is 276th, as they score an average of 70.29 points per game. They have struggled with shooting percentages in both field goals and free throws, ranking 311th and 222nd respectively. Additionally, their three-point shooting percentage is low, ranking 333rd. On the defensive end, they allow opponents to score an average of 63.38 points per game, ranking 11th in the nation. They have also showcased strong defensive field goal percentages, but have struggled with defending against free throws and three-point shots. In terms of rebounding and assists, Maryland ranks 133rd in rebounds per game and 331st in offensive assists. However, they have a lower turnover rate, ranking 174th. Defensively, they rank 239th in defending against three-point shots and excel in defensive rebounding. They also have a higher rate of defensive assists compared to turnovers, ranking 34th and 101st respectively. Protected our house 🎥 Terp Tapes: Nebraska pic.twitter.com/sZzSCyeRf2