Ohio State Buckeyes (13-5) vs Maryland Terrapins (11-11)
Game Info: Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 1:00 pm (Value City Arena)
Betting Odds: Ohio State Buckeyes -9 -- Over/Under: 140 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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The Maryland Terrapins will travel to play the Ohio State Buckeyes in a Big Ten game on Sunday.
The Maryland Terrapins are 11-11 (3-8) this season and have lost two games in a row. Maryland is coming off of a loss to Michigan State by a score of 65-63. Maryland trailed by 10 points at the half and played much better in the second half, but fell just short in the comeback attempt. Eric Ayala led the Terrapins with 15 points and 4 rebounds in the loss. Maryland is averaging 69.8 points per game and is giving up 68.8 points per game against, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds per game and 11.6 assists per game. Eric Ayala is averaging 15.7 points per game and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Fatts Russell is averaging 12.9 points per game and 3.6 assists per game for the Terrapins. Maryland is shooting 42.6% on field goals, 75.3% on free throws, and 31.6% on three pointers.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are 13-5 (6-3) this season and have won three of their last four games. Ohio State lost to Purdue by a score of 81-78 in their last game. Ohio State shot 46% from the field and allowed their opponent to shoot 26 free throws in the game. Malaki Branham led the Buckeyes with 20 points and 7 rebounds in the loss. Ohio State is averaging 75.3 points per game and is giving up 68 points per game against, while also averaging 35.8 rebounds per game and 15 assists per game. E.J. Liddell is averaging 19.7 points per game and 7.5 rebounds per game, while Malaki Branham is averaging 10.6 points per game and 3.7 rebounds per game for the Buckeyes. Ohio State is shooting 48% on field goals, 75.6% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers.
Maryland is 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600. The over is 5-1-1 in Maryland’s last 7 road games. Ohio State is 5-2 ATS in their last 7 home games. The over is 12-5 in Ohio State’s last 17 games. The favorite is 4-0 ATS in these two teams last 4 head to head meetings.
Ohio State has played very well within the conference this season, while Maryland has struggled. Maryland is coming off of a crushing loss against Michigan State in a game they really could have won. Ohio State is also coming off of a heartbreaking loss on a last second shot by Purdue. Ohio State has the more consistent offense, so I am taking them.