Maryland vs Indiana Prediction 1/26/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Maryland vs Indiana prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, January 26th at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Indiana. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 15-5 (5-4) this year after they defeated Illinois by a score of 91-70 in their last game. Maryland led 38-35 at halftime and added 53 points in the second half in the win. The Terrapins shot 50% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 69.6% on free throws in the game. Julian Reese led Maryland with 27 points and 17 rebounds, while Derik Queen added 25 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Terrapins defeated Nebraska by a score of 69-66 but did lose to Northwestern by a score of 76-74 before that. Maryland has won four of their last five games and they are right in the middle of the Big Ten standings with a 5-4 record. Maryland has scored 83.6 points per game and they have allowed 64.8 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 15.6 assists per game this season. Derik Queen is averaging 15.6 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 14.4 points, 2.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists per game this year. Maryland is shooting 48.8% from the field, 74.7% on free throws, and 35.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Indiana Hoosiers Betting Preview

The Indiana Hoosiers are 14-6 (5-4) this season after they lost to Northwestern by a score of 79-70 in their last game. Indiana led 31-25 at halftime, but they were outscored 54-39 in the second half in the loss. The Hoosiers shot 42.1% from the field, 45% on three-pointers, and 76.5% on free throws in the game. Mackenzie Mgbako led Indiana with 20 points and five rebounds, while Oumar Ballo added 15 points and seven assists in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Hoosiers defeated Ohio State by a score of 77-76 but did lose to Illinois by a score of 94-69 before that. Indiana has lost three of their last four games and they are currently tied with Maryland in the Big Ten standings. Indiana has scored 77.1 points per game and they have allowed 72.9 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 16.5 assists per game this season. Oumar Ballo is averaging 14.5 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, while Malik Reneau is averaging 13.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Indiana is shooting 46.3% from the field, 72.8% on free throws, and 32.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Indiana will beat Maryland 

• Indiana has won each of its last seven home games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost four of its last five day games against Conference opponents.

Maryland vs Indiana Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 5-4 conference record, but Indiana will be at home for this contest. The Hoosiers have lost three of their last four games, including a 94-69 loss to Illinois in their last home game. Indiana is shooting 46.3% from the field, but their defense has allowed 79, 76, 94, and 85 points in their last four games. Maryland is one of the hotter teams in the Big Ten and they just beat Illinois by 21 points on the road. The Terrapins are shooting 48.8% from the field and they are scoring nearly 84 points per game this year. Maryland is playing the better basketball right now, but I do think Indiana will continue to get better as Reneau gets back into playing more minutes and they have the home-court advantage. Take the Hoosiers here.