The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers (23-3, 12-3 Big Ten) will be taking on the Maryland Terrapins (17-8, 8-6) on Thursday at XFINITY Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET (Big Ten Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Purdue vs. Maryland odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.
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The Boilermakers lost 64-58 to Northwestern Sunday despite being 5-point favorites on the road. Purdue has still won 8 of its last 10 games despite the setback.
The Terrapins defeated Penn State 74-68 Saturday but failed to cover as 8-point home favorites. Maryland has won 5 of its last 6 games.
This will be the second meeting between Purdue and Maryland this season. The first meeting concluded with the Boilermakers securing a 58-55 victory at home to hit the Under (132), while the Terrapins covered as 9-point underdogs.
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Purdue at Maryland odds
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:54 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Purdue -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Maryland +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
- Against the spread (ATS): Purdue -1.5 (-115) | Maryland +1.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)
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Purdue at Maryland picks and predictions
Prediction
Maryland 65, Purdue 61
Moneyline
With how it performs at home, MARYLAND (+110) is the pick in this contest. The Terrapins are 13-1 at XFINITY Center this season.
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Against the spread
MARYLAND +1.5 (-105) is the ideal choice if you aren’t confident in taking the moneyline and want a single point of insurance. The Terrapins are 10-4 ATS at home this season.
Maryland is also 4-0 ATS in its last 4 home games against a team with a winning road record and the underdog is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings between these programs.
Over/Under
Even with an elite scorer like C Zach Edey on the floor for Purdue, UNDER 132.5 (-110) is the ideal way to bet the total. The Boilermakers allow 61.7 points per game (15th), while the Terrapins allow 62.8 points per game (24th).
Purdue has gone Under in 6 of its last 7 games against a team with a winning record. Maryland is 10-1 to the Under in its last 11 games following a win.
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