The Maryland Terrapins (13-8) travel to face off against the Michigan State Spartans (13-8) on Saturday, February 3rd. This game will be played at Breslin Center in East Lansing and televised on FOX. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Tip-off is set for 5:30 ET.
Maryland Terrapins vs Michigan State Spartans
The Maryland Terrapins Are Coming Off A Win
After defeating Nebraska 73-51, Maryland has now won two straight games. On the road this season, the Terrapins have gone 3-5, and over their last 10 road games, they are 3-7. Overall, Maryland is 13-8.
As the underdog, the Terrapins have gone 3-5 this season. They are 10-3 when favored, and they have been the underdog in eight of their 21 games. So far, they have gone 5-5 in Big Ten play.
Against the spread, Maryland has a record of 9-12 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 4-4 and over their last 3 road games, they are 3-0 vs. the spread. As the underdog, the Terps have gone 4-4 vs. the spread this year and they are 3-0 ATS in their last 3 games as the underdog.
Today’s over/under line of 128 is lower than the average over/under line in Maryland’s games this season (136.9). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. Over their last three games, the over/under record is 0-3 and the average scoring total is 126 points.
The Michigan State Spartans Are Coming Off A Win
The Spartans enter this game with a record of 13-8, including a 5-5 mark in Big Ten play. They are 12-4 at home this season, and they have won their last eight games at the Breslin Center. On the year, they have been favored in 15 of their 21 games, going 11-4 in those contests.
Michigan State’s average scoring margin at home this year is +15.6, compared to -7.4 on the road. They are coming off an 81-62 win over Michigan, and their record over their last 10 games at home is 9-1. So far, they have gone 8-3 in non-conference action.
As the favorite, Michigan State has gone 9-6 vs. the spread this season and is 6-4 in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Spartans have an ATS mark of 10-6 this year and are 8-2 vs. the spread in their last 10 home games.
Today’s over/under line of 128 is lower than the average over/under line in Michigan State’s games this season (142). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 136 points.
Maryland Offense Breakdown
In their most recent game, the Terrapins’ offense tallied 73 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 70.3 points per game. The top scorer for the Terrapins was Julian Reese with 15 points, while Jamie Kaiser Jr. also added 14 to the scoreboard.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jahmir Young (G) | 20.4 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| Julian Reese (F) | 13.6 | 10.1 | 1.1 |
| Donta Scott (F) | 11.0 | 4.7 | 1.1 |
Michigan State Offense Breakdown
Michigan State’s offense is coming off a strong performance vs. Michigan, finishing the game with a total of 81 points. Their season average is now 76 points per game. The team’s scoring leader is Tyson Walker, who holds an average of 18.9 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, A.J Hoggard is averaging 11.8 points per game this season.
| Name | PPG | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyson Walker (G) | 18.9 | 2.5 | 3.1 |
| A.J Hoggard (G) | 11.8 | 3.2 | 5.0 |
| Malik Hall (F) | 11.2 | 4.9 | 2.1 |
Maryland Team Defense
In the current season, the Maryland defense has excelled, sitting 13th in the nation by allowing 63.4 points per game. In their most recent game, the Maryland defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as Nebraska knocked down 11 three-pointers on their way to 51 points.
Michigan State Team Defense
This season, the Michigan State defense has been impressive, holding the 44th position in the country while permitting an average of 65.8 points per contest. The Michigan State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 62 points and allowed Michigan to connect on 9 threes.
Terrapins vs Spartans Trends
- The Terrapins are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.
- Through their last ten home contests, the Spartans offense has averaged 75 points per game while allowing an average of 79. Michigan State posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 4-6 ATS.
- Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Terrapins have a strong record vs the spread going 3-2. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
- Through their last five games as the favorite, the Spartans have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 4-1.
Terrapins vs Spartans Prediction
For a point-spread bet in this Spartans vs. Spartans matchup, we’re leaning towards the Spartans at -7.5. Although our projections show the Spartans winning 75-69, we suggest placing your bet on the Terrapins for the point-spread.
As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 128, and our model projects the Terrapins and Spartans to reach a combined total of 144 points. Our bet is on taking the over.
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Last updated:February 3, 2024 Maryland Terrapins, Michigan State Spartans