Maryland vs Penn State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

Penn State head coach Mike Rhoades speaks during Big Ten NCAA college basketball Media Days Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
(AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
  • Maryland is a -4.5 point favorite vs Penn State
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Maryland / Penn State TV channel: BTN

The Maryland Terrapins visit Bryce Jordan Center to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in University Park, PA, USA.

Maryland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Maryland vs. Penn State Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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Maryland vs. Penn State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Maryland-4.5 -110O 154.5 -105-210
Penn State +4.5 -110U 154.5 -115+170

Maryland vs Penn State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Maryland will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Maryland vs Penn State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Maryland will cover the spread with 57.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Maryland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 31 games (+10.07 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 32 games (+8.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 30 games (+4.50 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 32 games (+4.10 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games at home (+3.35 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.79 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+1.50 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.65 Units / 3% ROI)

Maryland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Maryland has a 14-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.25 Units / -0.81% ROI).

  • 19-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.9 Units / 1.57% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Over for +7 Units / 22.65% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Under for -9.7 Units / -31.6% ROI

Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Penn State has a 14-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.55 Units / -7.99% ROI).

  • 15-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -1.2% ROI
  • 11-17 when betting the Over for -7.65 Units / -24.02% ROI
  • 17-11 when betting the Under for +4.9 Units / 15.34% ROI

Maryland Offensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland shot 28% from three (188/660) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

Maryland had a TS% of 44% last season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 48%

Maryland had an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (334 assists/ 361 TOs) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Maryland had an eFG% of 47% last season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 52%

Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 79.4 points per game (2,302 points/29 games) this season — tied for 47th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9

Penn State has 22.2 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 28th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Penn State is shooting 48% (804/1,680) this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Penn State is shooting 76% from the free throw line (489/645) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%

Maryland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (745 rebounds/28 games) this season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Maryland has averaged 7.6 steals per game (296 steals/39 games) at home since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Maryland has averaged 7.1 steals per game (416 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 4th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Maryland has averaged 7.4 steals per game (208 steals/28 games) this season — 3rd best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Penn State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (507 steals/61 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Penn State has averaged 8.3 steals per game (241 steals/29 games) this season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Penn State has 241 steals this season — 9th most among Power Conference teams

Penn State averaged 8.3 steals per game (266 steals/32 games) last season — best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.3


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