Maryland vs Washington Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 2

Washington head coach Danny Sprinkle speaks during the Big Ten men's NCAA college basketball media day Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Rosemont, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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  • Maryland is a -5.5 point favorite vs Washington
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Maryland / Washington TV channel: BTN

The Maryland Terrapins visit Alaska Airlines Arena to take on the Washington Huskies on Jan. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 9:30pm EST in Seattle, WA.

Maryland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-115).

The Maryland vs. Washington Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Maryland vs. Washington Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Maryland-5.5 -115O 149.5 -110-250
Washington +5.5 -105U 149.5 -110+200

Maryland vs Washington 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 Washington Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Maryland will cover the spread with 59.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Maryland has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 33 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Maryland has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 11 away games (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+8.20 Units / 36% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 games at home (+7.40 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Washington has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 20 games at home (+0.35 Units / 1% ROI)

Maryland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Maryland has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.45 Units / 3.15% ROI).

  • 9-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.55 Units / 1.14% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Over for +2.5 Units / 17.36% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Under for -3.7 Units / -26.06% ROI

Washington Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Washington has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.55 Units / -4.18% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.7 Units / -0.81% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Over for -0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 6-6 when betting the Under for -0.6 Units / -4.55% 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 is shooting 31% from three (305/980) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%

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

Washington Offensive Stats & Trends:

Washington is shooting 64% from the free throw line (198/312) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 73%

Washington is shooting 61% from the free throw line (74/121) in the first half this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 74%

Washington is shooting 64% from the free throw line (198/312) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 73%

Washington is shooting 64% from the free throw line (198/312) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%

Maryland Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maryland has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (365 rebounds/13 games) this season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 25.0

Maryland has averaged 8.3 steals per game (108 steals/13 games) this season — 5th best among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Maryland has allowed 61.1 points per game (794 points/13 games) this season — 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71.7

Maryland has forced 16.1 turnovers per game (209 turnovers/13 games) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.6

Washington Defensive Stats & Trends:

Washington allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (39/148) in the second half last season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Washington has allowed opponents to shoot 26% from three (39/148) in the second half since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Washington has averaged 5.8 steals per game (76 steals/13 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Washington averaged 5.8 steals per game (76 steals/13 games) last season — 3rd lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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