Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio State Buckeyes Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Maryland vs Ohio State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Columbus.

Maryland vs Ohio State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Terrapins and Buckeyes. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on FS1, and it's hosted by the Buckeyes at Value City Arena in Columbus, OH. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Ohio State as the -2.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 146.5 points.

Maryland vs. Ohio State Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Maryland Terrapins at Ohio State Buckeyes
Where: Columbus at Value City Arena
Date: Thursday, February 6th
Betting Odds OHIOST -2.5, MARY +125 | OHIOST -150 O/U 146.5

Terrapins Preview: Can Maryland Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

Maryland Terrapins Recent Game/Games

Maryland improved to 17-5 on the season with a 76-68 win over Wisconsin on Wednesday. The Terrapins were -5.5 favorites at home and covered the spread, while the game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

After leading 32-31 at halftime, Maryland pulled away in the 2nd half, outscoring the Badgers 44-37 to secure the win.

Terrapins Offense Breakdown

Maryland's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, thanks to hitting 12 of 24 from three-point range at 50% efficiency, while struggling inside with just 33.3% on two-point attempts (12/36). They also connected on 76.2% of their free throws, going 16 for 21.

John Tonje led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 8 from beyond the arc and shooting 50% overall. Rodney Rice and Ja'Kobi Gillespie each added 16 points, with Gillespie also contributing 5 assists. Julian Reese was efficient inside, making 6 of 9 shots, while Derik Queen grabbed 12 rebounds despite shooting just 21.4% from the field.

Terrapins Team Defense

Maryland's defense gave up 68 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. They were able to limit two-point shooting to just 33%, as the opposing team made 12 of 36 shots inside the arc.

However, Maryland struggled to contain the three-point line, where their opponents connected on 12 of 24 attempts, shooting 50%. From the free-throw line, the opposing team went 16 of 21, hitting 76% of their free throws. Maryland also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Buckeyes Preview: Can the Buckeyes Grab a Win at Home?

Ohio State Buckeyes Recent Game/Games

Ohio State dropped to 13-9 on the season after an 87-79 loss to Illinois on Sunday. The Buckeyes went into the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 166, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 156.5.

Ohio State led 42-36 at halftime but struggled defensively in the second half, allowing 51 points while scoring 37. The Buckeyes will need to tighten up their defense as they look to bounce back in their next outing.

Buckeyes Offense Breakdown

Ohio State's offense scored 79 points in their last game, despite shooting just 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, with two-point shooting at 32% (16/50). However, they connected on 47.8% of their threes (11/23) and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, hitting 14 of 15 attempts (93.3%).

Devin Royal led the Buckeyes with 29 points on 55.6% shooting, including 3 of 6 from beyond the arc. Will Riley added 24 points, making 7 of 9 shots, while Bruce Thornton contributed 22 points, hitting 4 threes at a 57.1% rate. John Mobley Jr. also made 4 threes, despite shooting just 28.6% overall.

Buckeyes Team Defense

Ohio State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 87 points on 51% shooting from the field. The Buckeyes allowed their opponent to connect on 68% of their two-point attempts, with 26 makes on 38 tries.

From beyond the arc, Ohio State held their opponent to 20% shooting, as they hit just 4 of 20 three-point attempts. However, the Buckeyes sent them to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 23 for 74%. Ohio State also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Terrapins vs Buckeyes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across their three previous road games, Maryland has an ATS mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 81 points per game.
In their last three home games, Ohio State has averaged 78 points per game while allowing 73. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Terrapins have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the spread was just 5-5.
Going back to their last three games as the favorite, the Buckeyes have a straight up record of 1-2. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-2.