Maryland vs Michigan State Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Maryland vs Michigan State prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, January 24th at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, Michigan. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Maryland Terrapins Betting Preview

The Maryland Terrapins are 8-11 (1-7) this season after they lost to Illinois by a score of 89-70 in their last game. Maryland trailed 47-30 at halftime, but they did score 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Terrapins shot 40% from the field, 31% on three pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Andre Mills led Maryland with 16 points and one assist, while David Coit added 15 points and five assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Maryland defeated Penn State by a score of 96-73, but lost to USC by a score of 88-71 before that. The Terrapins have scored 74.3 points per game with 36.4 rebounds and 10.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.4 points against per game this season. David Coit is averaging 15.4 points and 2.1 rebounds per game, while Darius Adams is averaging 12.3 points and 3.8 rebounds per game for the Terrapins. Maryland is shooting 40.6% from the field, 73.6% on free throws, and 32.7% on three pointers this season. 

Michigan State Spartans Betting Preview

The Michigan State Spartans are 17-2 (7-1) this year after they defeated Oregon by a score of 68-52 in their last game. Michigan State led 28-26 at halftime and they scored 40 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Spartans shot 57% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 56% on free throws in the game. Carson Cooper led MSU with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Coen Carr added 15 points and eight rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, Michigan State defeated Washington by a score of 80-63 and Indiana by a score of 81-60. The Spartans have scored 78.5 points per game with 41.6 rebounds and 18.6 assists per game, while they have allowed 63.5 points against per game this season. Jaxon Kohler is averaging 13.3 points and 9.6 rebounds per game, while Jeremy Fears Jr is averaging 13.2 points and 8.4 assists per game for the Spartans. Michigan State is shooting 47.2% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 35.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Michigan State Spartans will win

• Michigan State has won each of its last 16 games as a top-15 AP-ranked team against a non-AP-ranked team.
• Maryland has lost each of its last six games against Top 10 AP-ranked opponents.
• Maryland has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the Maryland Terrapins will win

• Maryland has won each of its last three day games following a road loss.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Maryland’s last five day games against AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.
• Each of Michigan State’s last five day games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 143+ points.

Maryland vs Michigan State Prediction 

Michigan State comes into this matchup with just two losses on the season and they will be at home for this one. The Spartans are an elite defensive team and they have allowed 63 points or fewer in four of their last five. Maryland is just 1-7 in Big Ten play and they have allowed at least 84 points in three of their last five games. The Terrapins are shooting 41% from the field and I don’t see them keeping this game close. Take MSU to cover at home.

David Racey's Pick: Michigan State -18.5