The No. 23 Ohio State Buckeyes (10-4, 2-1 Big Ten) battle the Maryland Terrapins (10-5, 1-3) Sunday with Tip from the XFINITY Center set for 1 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Ohio State vs. Maryland odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
The Buckeyes lost 71-69 to the No. 1 Purdue Boilermakers Thursday as a 1.5-point home favorite, breaking a 3-game cover streak. Ohio State is 7-7 against the spread (ATS) this season. Its strength is offense, ranking 19th in the nation in field goal percentage (49.2%) and 35th in scoring (80.1 PPG).
Maryland lost at Rutgers 64-50 Thursday, failing to cover as a 5.5-point road underdog. The Terrapins are 9-6 ATS on the season and are 1-4 ATS in their last 5. Maryland’s strength is defense, ranking 46th in the nation in points per game allowed (63.3).
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Ohio State at Maryland odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11:42 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board.
- Against the spread (ATS): Ohio State -1.5 (-105) | Maryland +1.5 (-115)
- Over/Under (O/U): 140.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Ohio State at Maryland picks and predictions
Prediction
Ohio State 71, Maryland 66
Moneyline
Not available.
Against the spread
BET OHIO STATE -1.5 (-105).
Ohio State is 1-1 on the road this season. In Big Ten play, the Buckeyes are 1-2 ATS against conference opponents while Maryland is just 1-3 ATS against Big Ten teams.
Ohio State is competent on both sides of the court, ranking 42nd in opponents’ FG percentage (39.8%) and 19th in FG percentage (49.2%). Maryland has struggled offensively, sitting 166th in FG percentage (44.8%).
Ohio State has just 1 win within 5 points, so if this comes down to the wire, I would expect it to end by more a single point. Considering the Buckeyes’ strength in conference play and Maryland’s issues offensively, back OHIO STATE -1.5 (-105).
Over/Under
LEAN UNDER 140.5 (-105).
Again, both defenses are legit, and Maryland’s offense is the key side for either team that hasn’t lived up to expectations.
The Terrapins have gone Under in 8 of their last 9 and are 4-11 O/U this season. They have scored under 65 points in 2 straight games. Ohio State has scored 73 or fewer in its last 2 and is 1-1 O/U over its last 2.
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