Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Maryland vs Purdue NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in West Lafayette.
Maryland vs Purdue Prediction
Looking to win big? The Terrapins and Boilermakers face off at 12:00 ET on BTN. The Boilermakers are hosting the game at Mackey Arena in West Lafayette, IN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 143.5 points, and Purdue is favored by -5 to win at home against Maryland.
Maryland vs. Purdue Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Maryland Terrapins at Purdue Boilermakers
- Where: West Lafayette at Mackey Arena
- Date: Sunday, December 8th
- Betting Odds PUR -5, MARY +160 | PUR -197 O/U 143.5
Terrapins Preview: Can the Terrapins Pull the Upset on the Road?
Maryland improved to 8-1 on the season with an 83-59 win over Ohio State on Wednesday. The Terrapins, who were -5.5 point favorites, covered the spread with the win. The total points for the game were 142, just under the O/U line of 146.
Maryland dominated the first half, leading 50-17 at the break. However, they allowed 42 points in the second half while scoring 33, showing some defensive lapses after halftime.
Terrapins Offense Breakdown
Maryland's offense put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 46.8% from the field. They connected on 59.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 28% (7/25) of their threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 51.6%, and they made 18 of 24 free throws, good for 75%.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie led the way with 23 points, hitting 4 of 8 from three-point range. Devin Royal added 18 points and 9 rebounds, while Derik Queen contributed 17 points and 11 boards. Maryland had 10 offensive rebounds and 10 assists as a team.
Terrapins Team Defense
Maryland's defense gave up 59 points in this one, with the opposing team shooting 46% from the field on 29 of 62 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 22 of 37 shooting, which comes out to 59%.
From three-point range, the Terrapins held their opponent to 28%, as they hit 7 of 25 attempts. At the free-throw line, Maryland's opponent went 18 of 24, making 75% of their shots. The Terrapins also gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Boilermakers Preview: Will the Boilermakers Live Up to Expectations at Home?
Purdue’s record dropped to 7-2 after an 81-70 road loss to Penn State on Thursday. The Boilermakers entered the game as +2 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 151, just over the 149.5 O/U line.
Purdue struggled early, trailing 40-24 at halftime. They scored 46 points in the 2nd half but allowed 41, making it difficult to mount a comeback.
Boilermakers Offense Breakdown
Purdue's offense was efficient in their last game, shooting 51.1% from the field and finishing with an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They connected on 61.5% of their two-point attempts and hit 38.1% from beyond the arc, making 8 threes in the game.
Ace Baldwin Jr. led the way with 17 points and 6 assists, while Trey Kaufman-Renn and Fletcher Loyer each added 15 points. Freddie Dilione V also contributed 14 points, shooting 54.5% from the field and hitting 2 of 3 from three-point range.
Boilermakers Team Defense
Purdue's defense struggled, giving up 81 points on 48% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 made field goals on 47 attempts.
The Boilermakers sent their opponents to the line 32 times, where they converted 28 free throws, shooting 87%.
Terrapins vs Boilermakers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past ten road matchups, Maryland has an ATS record of 5-5 while averaging 66 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
- In their last five games at home, the Boilermakers have a straight up record of 2-3 while going 2-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 67 points per game in this stretch.
- Looking back on the team's last five games as the underdog, the Terrapins have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the spread in these games was 2-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Boilermakers have an ATS record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
Maryland vs Purdue Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Purdue -5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.