- Maryland is a -2.5 point favorite vs Penn State
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Penn State / Maryland TV channel: BTN
The Penn State Nittany Lions visit Xfinity Center to take on the Maryland Terrapins on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 12:00pm EST in College Park, MD.
Maryland is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Penn State vs. Maryland Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Penn State vs. Maryland Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Penn State vs Maryland Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Maryland will win this college basketball game with 59.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Penn State vs Maryland Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Maryland will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence for today’s game.
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Penn State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Penn State has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+4.80 Units / 15% ROI)
- Penn State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 away games (+4.65 Units / 38% ROI)
- Penn State have covered the 1H Spread in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.45 Units / 19% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 away games (+2.35 Units / 19% ROI)
- Penn State has hit the Team Total Under in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.30 Units / 7% ROI)
Maryland Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Maryland has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 35 games (+7.20 Units / 1% ROI)
- Maryland has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 21 games at home (+5.00 Units / 3% ROI)
- Maryland has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 35 games (+3.50 Units / 9% ROI)
- Maryland has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+2.80 Units / 12% ROI)
- Maryland has hit the Team Total Under in 12 of their last 21 games at home (+1.55 Units / 6% ROI)
Penn State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Penn State has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).
- 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.9 Units / 0.36% ROI
- 8-9 when betting the Over for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
- 9-8 when betting the Under for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
Maryland Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Maryland has a 7-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4 Units / -21.39% ROI).
- 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.15 Units / -0.19% ROI
- 11-6 when betting the Over for +4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI
- 6-11 when betting the Under for -6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI
Penn State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (159 turnovers/17 games) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Penn State shot 75% from the free throw line (502/671) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Penn State averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,404 points/1,889 shots) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Penn State has a 32% free throw rate (322 free throw attempts/1,001 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37%
Maryland Offensive Stats & Trends:
Maryland has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (179 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
Maryland has a TS% of 44% this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 49%
Maryland has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (179 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.5
Maryland shot 28% from three (188/660) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
Penn State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Penn State has averaged 9.4 turnovers per game (159 turnovers/17 games) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Penn State shot 75% from the free throw line (502/671) last season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72%
Penn State averaged 1.27 points per shot (2,404 points/1,889 shots) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.28
Penn State has a 32% free throw rate (322 free throw attempts/1,001 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 37%
Maryland Defensive Stats & Trends:
Maryland has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (179 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.4
Maryland has a TS% of 44% this season — 3rd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 49%
Maryland has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (179 assists/ 224 TOs) this season — lowest among Big 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.5
Maryland shot 28% from three (188/660) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 35%
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