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Maryland Terrapins Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Ohio State Buckeyes in Big Ten Showdown

The #18 Maryland Terrapins (17-5, 7-4 Big Ten) are set to face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-9, 5-6 Big Ten) in a conference showdown in Columbus on Thursday. Earlier this season, Maryland beat Ohio State by 24 points at home. Maryland is coming off a win against #17 Wisconsin, while Ohio State is looking to bounce back from a loss against #18 Illinois. Ohio State is currently the betting favorite at -2.5, with the line remaining steady. Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 EST on FS1.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Terrapins +106 | Buckeyes -128
• Spread: Terrapins +2.5 (-110) | Buckeyes -2.5 (-110)
• Total: Over/Under 146 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio St. will win straight-up is 56%.

Maryland vs Ohio St. Stats

Maryland Terrapins

The Maryland Terrapins have recently moved up to 18th in the AP Poll after winning their last four games, including victories over Indiana and #17 Wisconsin. Led by Ja'Kobi Gillespie, they have shown strong offensive capabilities with Gillespie being the team's top outside shooter and second-leading scorer. They also have Derik Queen and Julian Reese contributing to their scoring and rebounding efforts. Defensively, the Terrapins are ranked 21st in allowing an average of 65.55 points per game. In terms of offensive efficiency, they rank 18th overall, making an average of 48.40% of their field goals and 37.17% of their three-pointers. Maryland is projected to be a 6-seed in the NCAA Tournament and holds a power ranking of 46.

Ohio St. Buckeyes Analysis

The Ohio State Buckeyes recently suffered a loss against #18 Illinois, ending their three-game winning streak. Despite leading by 10 points with 17 minutes remaining, they ultimately lost by eight. In their most recent game, they were led by Devin Royal, their top frontcourt player, who scored 29 points. Royal has been a standout player this season, averaging 14.6 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. The team's top scorer is Bruce Thornton, averaging 17.1 points and leading in assists with 4.2 per game. Freshman John Mobley Jr. has been a strong outside shooter, making 41.6% of his three-point attempts. The Buckeyes are currently ranked 25th overall according to KenPom and are projected to be a 10-seed in the NCAA Tournament. In terms of offensive and defensive efficiency, they rank 32nd and 27th respectively. Their strengths include shooting percentages and rebounding, while they struggle with turnovers. On defense, they perform well in preventing three-pointers but struggle with free throws. Overall, the Buckeyes have a power ranking of 44 and are ranked 55th in offense and 155th in defense.

Maryland's Dominant Big Men Set to Challenge Ohio State in Key Matchup

Ohio State has encountered challenges against formidable opponents, while Maryland boasts two of the most dominant interior players in the conference. The Buckeyes recently faced losses against Indiana and Illinois, both of which possess strong big men. In contrast, Maryland's roster includes standout freshman Queen and a powerhouse rebounder in Reese. Ohio State's Bradshaw has not lived up to initial expectations set during his time at Kentucky. The physicality of Maryland's big men is predicted to dictate the game and secure a win on the road. With a four-game winning streak and balanced scoring from five players averaging double figures, Maryland is favored to cover the spread.

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