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Maryland at Penn State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Maryland at Penn State odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The No. 24 Maryland Terrapins (20-10, 11-8 Big Ten) battle the Penn State Nittany Lions (18-12, 9-10) Sunday at Bryce Jordan Center (CBS). Tip is set for noon ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maryland vs. Penn State odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

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Maryland beat Penn State at home 74-68 on Feb. 11, failing to cover as an 8-point home favorite. The Over 131.5 hit.

The Terrapins are coming into this game following a 73-62 loss at Ohio State as a 1-point underdog. Maryland is 4-2 straight up over its last 6 and 3-3 against the spread (ATS) over that span. It is 19-11 ATS this season.

Penn State is 16-12-2 ATS this season and is coming off a 68-65 win at Northwestern, covering as a 4.5-point road underdog. The Nittany Lions are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games and are 4-2 straight up over that span.

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Maryland at Penn State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:25 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Maryland +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Penn State -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Maryland +3.5 (-110) | Penn State -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 135.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Maryland at Penn State picks and predictions

Prediction

Penn State 72, Maryland 67

Moneyline

AVOID.

Maryland has been awful in this situation, and Penn State isn’t worth the price. Pass here.

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Against the spread

BET PENN STATE -3.5 (-110).

The Terrapins are 1-6 ATS in games in which they are road underdogs. This has not been a profitable spot for Maryland backers.

The Nittany Lions have also covered 4 of their last 6 and 5 of their last 7 home games. Penn State is 10-8-1 ATS in conference games as well as 8-6-1 ATS as the home side.

Considering the trends, back PENN STATE -3.5 (-110).

Over/Under

LEAN OVER 135.5 (-110).

Penn State has gone Over the projected total in 7 of its last 10 games. It is 12-6-1 O/U in conference games with Maryland just 8-11 O/U in Big Ten battles.

However, Maryland is 3-0-1 O/U in its last 4 games as well. The Terrapins are a well-rounded team with 4 players hitting double figures per game. They shoot 45.4% from the field, 138th-best in the nation.

Penn State ranks 60th in shooting (46.6%) and 12th in 3-point shooting (39%). Both sides have capable attacks and have been consistently going Over lately. Back the OVER 135.5 (-110).

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Maryland at Penn State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Maryland at Penn State odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Maryland Terrapins (6-3, 3-3 Big Ten) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (7-2, 4-2) Saturday in a conference matchup. Kickoff from Beaver Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Maryland vs. Penn State odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Maryland is coming into this tough matchup after taking a tough 23-10 loss to Wisconsin on Nov. 5. Wisconsin nearly doubled Maryland’s total yards and Maryland also lost both the turnover battle and the total 1st down battle, while narrowly winning the time of possession battle. In that loss, QB Tualia Tagovailoa completed 43% of his passes (10 of 23) for 77 yards with 1 TD and 1 INT.

Penn State is coming off a 45-14 blowout win vs. Big Ten opponent Indiana on Nov. 5. Penn State had almost 300 more total yards than Indiana, 1 turnover to Indiana’s 3, and more than doubled Indiana’s 1st downs. Freshman RB Kaytron Allen had 3 rushing TDs and 2 receptions for 72 yards.

Penn State is No. 15 in the AFCA Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports.

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Maryland at Penn State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 9:02 p.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Maryland +290 (bet $100 to win $290) | Penn State -370 (bet $370 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Maryland +10 (-111) | Penn State -10 (-109)
Over/Under (O/U): 58 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Maryland at Penn State picks and predictions

Prediction

Penn State 35, Maryland 21

Moneyline

AVOID

The moneyline here has too much risk associated with it for me to advise you to bet your money. Penn State should win this game at home with ease, but I wouldn’t risk this much money on this game.

Against the spread

BET PENN STATE -10 (-109)

Penn State should easily cover the spread in this game. Maryland did put up a fight against a great Michigan team a few weeks ago, but that seemed like a fluke game. Coming off that Wisconsin blowout where this team looked terrible, expect Penn State to come out the gates hot and dominate with their run-game and their defense.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 58 (-110)

This bet comes with a fair amount of risk. Penn State has a great offense and Maryland has a solid offense, but I don’t believe that will be enough to cover the over here. If this had been the over/under in last weekend’s win vs. Indiana, Penn State would’ve just barely covered it, and Maryland’s defense is much better than that Indiana defense. Expect the under to be safer but do not be surprised if this game surpasses the over.

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Maryland at Penn State odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Friday’s Maryland Terrapins at Penn State Nittany Lions odds and lines, with college basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Maryland Terrapins (10-8, 4-7 Big Ten) visit the Penn State Nittany Lions (6-8, 3-7) Friday for a 7 p.m. ET tip-off. Below, we analyze the Maryland-Penn State college basketball odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Maryland at Penn State: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:20 a.m. ET.

Money line: Maryland +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Penn State -175 (bet $175 to win $100)
Against the spread/ATS: Maryland +3.5 (-110) | Penn State -3.5 (-110)
Over/Under: 144.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Maryland at Penn State: Three things to know

Maryland rallied to beat Purdue 61-60 Tuesday but failed to cover the spread as a 3-point favorite. The Terrapins scored the final 6 points, concluding with junior PG Eric Ayala’s two free throws with 3 seconds left for the comeback victory. Ayala’s 13.8 points per game leads three Terrapins in double figures.
Penn State lost at No. 20 Wisconsin 72-56 Tuesday (ranking courtesy of the Ferris Mowers Coaches Poll powered by USA TODAY Sports). The Nittany Lions, who were 8.5-point underdogs, only trailed 33-31 at the half but were outscored 19-4 in the first 8 minutes of the second half. Junior G Myreon Jones’ 15.6 PPG leads three Lions in double figures.
Penn State won the lone meeting between the two rivals last season, knocking of a fourth-ranked Maryland club 76-69 in State College, Pa. The Lions have won the last two in the head-to-head series.

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Maryland at Penn State: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Penn State 78, Maryland 73

Money line (ML)

PASS. Penn State isn’t good enough to back with a -175 money line wager in a conference game. The Terrapins could steal a victory here, but they are 0-fer in their last four Bryce Jordan Center visits.

Against the spread (ATS)

Back PENN STATE -3.5 (-110) with a THREE-QUARTER (75%)-UNIT bet. As mentioned above, the Lions have won their last four home games vs. the Terrapins. The problem is that PSU has outscored opponents by only 3.1 PPG on its home floor.

As long as this season’s alternating win-loss trends continue for both squads, Penn State ends the night with a W.

The Terrapins have alternated wins and losses in their last five games, while the Lions have traded wins and losses in their last four.

Maryland’s current run: W-L-W-L-W-?
Penn State’s current run: W-L-W-L-?

ATS: Maryland 7-10 | Penn State 7-7

Over/Under (O/U)

The OVER 144.5 (-110) is the way to go. Penn State’s defense yields 76.0 PPG and a Swiss cheese-like 47.1% field goal percentage. Plus, the Over is 4-1 in PSU’s last five home games.

Meanwhile, Maryland’s defense can’t stop the 3, surrendering a 34.9% percentage behind the arc. I’d be surprised if both teams don’t score 70-plus points apiece.

O/U records: Maryland 9-7-1 | Penn State 7-7

Note: Neither team is worthy of a STRONGEST PLAY grade – 1½ times your usual wager – in any option on this card.

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