Maryland Terrapins vs Oregon Ducks Matchup

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

Maryland vs Oregon Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Terrapins and Ducks. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on PEAC, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Big Ten conference game currently have Oregon as the -4.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 150.5 points.

Maryland vs. Oregon Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Maryland Terrapins at Oregon Ducks
Where: Eugene at Matthew Knight Arena
Date: Sunday, January 5th
Betting Odds ORE -4.5, MARY +149 | ORE -184 O/U 150.5

Terrapins Preview: Can Maryland Pull Out the Win as Road Underdogs?

Maryland Terrapins Recent Game/Games

Maryland's season record fell to 11-3 after a 75-69 loss to Washington on Thursday. The Terrapins were -6 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

Maryland led 33-30 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 144, just under the O/U line of 147.5.

Terrapins Offense Breakdown

Maryland's offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 44.1% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.8%, largely due to a poor 16.7% performance from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 12 attempts. They connected on 51.1% of their two-point shots and went 15/22 from the free-throw line, good for 68.2%.

Julian Reese led the way with 22 points on 9/12 shooting, while Great Osobor added 20 points and 14 rebounds, shooting 8/12. Vazoumana Diallo contributed 18 points and 6 assists, and DJ Davis hit 3 of 6 threes, finishing with 17 points. Maryland recorded just 7 assists as a team, with 9 offensive rebounds.

Terrapins Team Defense

Maryland's defense gave up 75 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 45% from the field. They struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 63% of their attempts inside the arc.

From three-point range, Maryland held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 24 attempts, a 20% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 18 free throws.

Ducks Preview: Will Oregon Come Through as Home Favorites?

Oregon’s season record dropped to 12-2 after a tough 109-77 home loss to Illinois on Thursday. The Ducks, who were favored by 4.5 points, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points reached 186, surpassing the over/under line of 155.5.

After trailing 45-38 at halftime, Oregon struggled defensively in the 2nd half, allowing 64 points while scoring just 39. This defensive lapse was a key factor in their loss.

Ducks Offense Breakdown

Oregon's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.5% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they hit 70.6% of their free throws. The Ducks grabbed 9 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists.

Tre White and Supreme Cook both scored 20 points, shooting 8-for-11 from the field. Ben Humrichous added 18 points, hitting 4-of-7 from beyond the arc. Kylan Boswell also connected on 4 threes, shooting 80% from deep.

Ducks Team Defense

Despite Oregon's defensive efforts, they allowed 109 points on 43% shooting from the field, with the opposing team hitting 30 of their 69 attempts.

From beyond the arc, the opposition shot 33%, making 5 of 15 three-pointers, and they went 12/17 from the free-throw line, hitting 70% of their foul shots.

Terrapins vs Ducks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Terrapins have a straight up record of 3-7 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 69 points per game in this stretch.
In their last ten games at home, the Ducks have a straight up record of 9-1 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 76 points per game in these contests.
The last three games that Maryland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.
Against the spread, the Ducks have put together of 2-3 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.