The Maryland Terrapins (17-5) travel to face off against the Ohio State Buckeyes (13-9) on Thursday, February 6th. This game will be played at Value City Arena in Columbus and televised on FS1. Maryland is coming off a win in their previous game, while Ohio State is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Illinois. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.

Maryland Terrapins vs Ohio State Buckeyes

The Terrapins Are Coming Off A Win

Maryland Terrapins Recent Game/Games

Maryland improved to 17-5 on the season with a 76-68 win over Wisconsin on Wednesday. The Terrapins, who were -5.5 favorites, covered the spread in this home victory.

After leading 32-31 at halftime, Maryland scored 44 points in the 2nd half while allowing 37. The game’s total points of 144 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

The Buckeyes Are Coming Off A Win

Ohio State Buckeyes Recent Game/Games

The Buckeyes fell to 13-9 on the season after an 87-79 road loss to Illinois on Sunday. Ohio State, who entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Ohio State led 42-36 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the second half while scoring 37. The game’s total points reached 166, surpassing the O/U line of 156.5.

Terrapins Offense Breakdown

Maryland’s offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field. They connected on 50% of their threes, hitting 12 of 24 attempts, while struggling inside the arc, making just 33.3% of their two-point shots (12/36). At the free-throw line, they converted 76.2% of their attempts, going 16 for 21.

John Tonje led the way with 23 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three-point range (62.5%). Julian Reese was efficient inside, shooting 66.7% from the field, while Derik Queen grabbed 12 rebounds despite shooting just 21.4% overall.

Buckeyes Offense Breakdown

Ohio State’s offense put up 79 points in their last game, shooting just 37% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.8%, largely due to their struggles inside, hitting only 32% of their two-point attempts (16/50). However, they found success from beyond the arc, connecting on 47.8% of their threes (11/23), and were nearly perfect from the free-throw line, going 14/15 (93.3%).

Devin Royal led the way with 29 points, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three (3/6). Will Riley was efficient, scoring 24 points on 7/9 shooting, including 1/1 from deep. Bruce Thornton added 22 points, hitting 4/7 from three, while John Mobley Jr. contributed 18 points, despite shooting just 28.6% overall, with 4/8 from beyond the arc.

Terrapins Team Defense

Maryland’s defense gave up 68 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field on 24 of 60 attempts. The Terrapins held them to 33% shooting inside the arc, where they went 12 of 36.

From three-point range, the opponent hit 12 of 24 shots, good for 50%. At the free-throw line, they made 16 of 21 attempts, shooting 76%. Maryland also allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Buckeyes Team Defense

Maryland’s defense gave up 68 points, with their opponents shooting 40% from the field on 24/60 shooting. They held them to 33% on two-point attempts, with their opponents making just 12 of 36 shots inside the arc.

From three-point range, Maryland’s opponents shot 50%, hitting 12 of 24 attempts. They also sent them to the free-throw line 21 times, where they made 16 free throws for a 76% shooting percentage. Maryland allowed 9 offensive rebounds.

Terrapins vs Buckeyes Trends

• In their last ten games away from home, the Terrapins have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 74 points per game in this stretch.
• Through their last ten home games, Ohio State has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 5-5 while averaging 73 points per game.
• 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 previous ten games as the favorite, Ohio State has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 6-4 straight up.

Terrapins vs Buckeyes Prediction

We’re calling a win for the Buckeyes, with a final score of 77-69, and we’re taking them to cover the spread. Our recommendation is to bet on the Buckeyes at -2.5.

Right now, the over/under line for the game is sitting at 146.5 and given that our model is projecting 146 points between the teams, we like the under.

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